NetBOM has filed a U.S. provisional patent that introduces a groundbreaking system for defining and enforcing device behavior on enterprise networks. By combining machine learning, federated threat intelligence, and real-time policy enforcement, this marks a critical step toward scalable, least-privilege network access.

We’ve officially filed a federal trademark application for the NetBOM name with the USPTO. This move protects the brand as we continue building a trusted, open framework for enforceable network behavior policies.

NetBOM, LLC was officially formed on June 24, 2025, marking a key milestone in our mission to make network security predictable, enforceable, and scalable.

NetBOM v2 introduces a structured, scalable approach to securing connected devices through network behavior transparency, SIEM integration, and blockchain-backed verification. Learn what’s new and what’s next.

In 2021, during one of the most difficult times in my life, the idea for NetBOM was born. My wife was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and amidst the uncertainty and stress, I turned to research and writing as a way to cope. During that time, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) was gaining traction in cybersecurity, and as I learned more about it, I saw both its benefits and its limitations. 

Over the holiday break, I finally took a closer look at my home IoT network, researching ways to better secure devices like smart thermostats. What began as a simple quest for firewall rules revealed an unexpected challenge: critical information from manufacturers was difficult to find. After hours of troubleshooting and analyzing traffic, I realized this problem points to a larger need—clearer, more accessible guidelines and automated security updates. That’s where the concept of a Network Bill of Materials (NetBOM) comes in, a standardized approach to device communication transparency and security.

It all begins with an idea.

The cybersecurity world is at a crossroads. The past year has been a wake-up call for supply chain security, with incidents like SolarWinds, Log4j, and Kaseya exposing critical weaknesses in software dependencies. That’s where NetBOM comes in…

NetBOM, short for Network Bill of Materials, is a concept I drafted in 2021 to improve IoT and network security. This original post explains how NetBOM works, what it includes, and how it supports Zero Trust strategies.