OWASP AI Bill of Materials (AIBOM) Project

Making AI Systems Transparent, Auditable, and Secure

Project Announcement

We’re excited to announce the formal launch of the OWASP AI Bill of Materials (AIBOM) Project!

Just as Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and Hardware Bill of Materials (HBOMs) brought clarity to software and hardware supply chains, AIBOM aims to provide transparency into how AI models are built, trained, and deployed.

Building on OWASP’s long-standing tradition of making security visible, we’re now extending this mission to AI systems to address the critical need for AI model transparency across the ecosystem.

Project Mission

The OWASP AIBOM Project establishes a comprehensive framework that:

Identifies and Documents

• Model lineage and provenance
• Training datasets and data sources
• Model risks and vulnerabilities
• Dependencies and third-party components

Supports Secure AI Adoption

• Enables secure deployment across industries and geographies
• Provides risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Facilitates compliance with emerging AI regulations

Bridges Communities

• Connects practitioners, researchers, regulators, and vendors
• Promotes open collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Establishes industry-wide standards and best practices

Why AIBOM Matters

As organizations increasingly rely on AI to make critical decisions and automate processes, it becomes essential to understand:

• How models are built - datasets, methodologies, and training processes
• Data lineage and quality - ensuring integrity and reducing bias
• Risk factors - identifying potential vulnerabilities and limitations
• Compliance requirements - meeting regulatory and governance standards

AIBOM provides this visibility, ensuring AI systems are auditable, traceable, and trustworthy, helping organizations mitigate risks such as bias, data integrity issues, and unintended consequences.

Strategic Collaborations

This initiative ensures alignment and collaboration with key OWASP projects and industry standards:

• 🔄 OWASP CycloneDX - Defining AIBOM format and attributes
• 🤖 OWASP AI Exchange - Supporting organizational AIBOM adoption
• 🏛️ Industry Standards Bodies - Ensuring regulatory compliance
• 🔬 Research Communities - Advancing AI transparency methodologies

Project Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation & Best Practices

AIBOM Operationalizing Guide and Best Practices

• Objective: Create comprehensive guidance for AIBOM operationalization and best practices for secure AI systems
• Target Audience: Regulators, CISOs, Chief AI Officers, CTOs, Developers, AI Security Architects, LLMOps Engineers
• Timeline:
  • 📅 Review: November 2025
  • 🚀 Publication: February 2026

Phase 2: Standards & Format

AIBOM Format Review & Standardization

• Objective: Develop and review AIBOM format ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Focus Areas: Security, safety, and trust aspects
• Timeline:
  • 📅 Review: November 2025
  • 🚀 Publication: February 2026

Phase 3: Tooling & Implementation

AIBOM Development Tools

• Objective: Develop tools supporting AIBOM implementation and usage for AI system security and trustworthiness
• Deliverables: Open-source tools, validation frameworks, integration guides
• Timeline:
  • 📅 Review: August - December 2025
  • 🚀 Publication: March 2026

Phase 4: Sustainability & Growth

Funding & Strategic Partnerships

• Objective: Secure sustainable funding through strategic partnerships and industry collaboration
• Activities: Company discussions, partnership development, fundraising initiatives
• Timeline:
  • 🤝 Partnership Discussions: November 2025
  • 📈 Fundraising Launch: December 2025

Phase 5: Community & Awareness

Promotion & Industry Engagement

• Objective: Raise awareness and promote AIBOM adoption across the AI community
• Activities: Conference presentations, industry events, community outreach
• Timeline:
  • 🎤 Conference Applications: January 2026

Get Involved

We’re actively building our community and welcome contributions from:

Who Should Join

• 🔐 Security Professionals - CISOs, Security Architects, Security Engineers
• 🤖 AI Practitioners - Data Scientists, ML Engineers, AI Researchers
• 🏛️ Governance Leaders - Chief AI Officers, CTOs, Compliance Officers
• 📋 Regulators & Standards Bodies - Policy makers, industry standard organizations
• 🔧 Developers & Vendors - Tool developers, platform providers

Current Initiatives

• 🏗️ Forming the core project team
• 🌟 Welcoming community members to contribute
• 🤝 Inviting sponsors and partners to accelerate this global initiative

How to Participate

For OWASP Members:

• 💬 Join us on OWASP Slack to collaborate directly on this initiative
• 📧 Subscribe to project updates for the latest developments
• 🎯 Attend working group sessions and contribute to ongoing discussions

For Everyone:

• ⭐ Star this project to stay updated
• 📝 Contribute to documentation and best practices
• 🔧 Help develop tools and reference implementations
• 📢 Spread awareness in your networks and communities

Upcoming Events

• 🎥 Virtual Zoom Sessions - Goals, roadmap, and collaboration opportunities
• 🗓️ Regular Working Group Meetings - Technical discussions and progress updates
• 🎤 Conference Presentations - Industry events and speaking opportunities

Join and Contribute

• Project Homepage: OWASP AIBOM
• OWASP Slack: Join the #project-aibom-community channel
  OWASP Slack Workspace — Slack Invite Link
  Note: You need to be an OWASP Member and signed into OWASP Slack Workspace to join the channel
• Project Membership Form: Join the OWASP AIBOM community — Fill Out Form
• GitHub Repository: Contribute to our open-source repository

Sponsorship

• Sponsorship Deck: Learn how to support and partner with the OWASP AIBOM project — View Deck
• Contact for Sponsorship:
  Aruneesh Salhotra — OWASP AIBOM Project Lead
  📧 [email protected]

Let’s build the future of AI transparency together! 🚀

Tags: #OWASP #AI #AISecurity #AIBOM #AIGovernance #AISupplyChain #CyberSecurity #BillOfMaterials