SBOM Submission Process

Explains the submission channels for the prepared SBOM file, the email template, and the post-submission process.

1. When to Submit

  • At initial delivery after concluding a software contract
  • When a major or minor version of the software is updated
  • When a regular submission schedule specified in the contract arrives

2. How to Submit

The SBOM file is submitted to SK Telecom’s business unit and security team representatives via email or a designated system.

Submission Method

  • Deliver the SBOM file to the business unit and security team representatives via email or a channel designated by the representative.
  • Email subject: [SBOM Submission] SupplierName_ProjectName_Version
  • Attachment: The generated SBOM file (password-protected archive files are not allowed)

Required information in the body:

  1. Delivery contract number
  2. Representative information (name, department, contact)
  3. Project information (system name, detailed version)
  4. Tool used (e.g., SKT SBOM Generator v1.0)

TOSCA Registration Obligation of the Business Unit Representative

The SK Telecom business unit representative who receives an SBOM from a supplier must register that SBOM in TOSCA, the internal open source and SBOM management system.

TOSCA (SK Telecom Open Source & SBOM Management System) https://tosca.sktelecom.com

3. Post-Submission Validation and Actions

After being registered in TOSCA, the submitted SBOM is validated according to the procedure below.

StageDescriptionProcessing Deadline
Format validationCheck for missing required fields. Notify of rejection if not metWithin 3 days of receipt
Security vulnerability analysisAutomatically analyze whether Critical/High severity vulnerabilities are detected-
Action requestRequest a patch plan or a written justification when serious vulnerabilities are foundCritical: 7 days / High: 30 days

The validation results and action requests are communicated to the supplier and the security team representative through the business unit representative.