SAP Cybersecurity Solutions

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Securing SAP solutions is a priority for many organizations in today’s heightened threat landscape. Breaches in mission-critical SAP systems can expose highly confidential information, disrupt business continuity, impact regulatory compliance, and lead to financial losses and reputational harm.

The risk is intensified by the shift towards cloud computing, digital transformation, and hybrid architectures that have evolved SAP systems from on-premise solutions isolated within internal networks to highly interconnected and accessible platforms. Modern SAP landscapes now integrate with a wide range of third-party applications, APIs, and external services. Users can access SAP solutions from anywhere and any device. While this drives innovation and efficiency, it also expands the attack surface. The same integrations and remote access that empower organizations also create more entry points for cyber threats, making security and continuous monitoring more critical than ever.

Organizations today have access to a wide range of solutions designed to help them manage and reduce cyber risks in their SAP environments. This includes tools offered by SAP such as Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) and Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA). It also includes platforms from third party vendors such as Layer Seven Security, Onapsis, Pathlock and SecurityBridge. These tools and platforms address different aspects of security, from system configuration and access control to threat detection and compliance management.

Some solutions focus on vulnerability management, ensuring SAP systems are securely configured and regularly patched. Others provide continuous monitoring to detect suspicious activities, unauthorized changes, or data exfiltration attempts in real time.

In addition, compliance and audit tools assist organizations in aligning with SAP’s security baselines and industry regulations, while threat intelligence platforms deliver insights into emerging risks targeting SAP landscapes.

By adopting these technologies, organizations can create a comprehensive defense strategy that strengthens their SAP security posture and reduces exposure to cyber threats.

This guide helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of SAP security solutions and identify the tools best suited to their specific needs based on 20 specific criteria. It provides a clear framework for evaluating vendors and selecting solutions that align with their industry, regulatory requirements, budgets, and security maturity.

Summary

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP from Layer Seven Security is the only option that satisfies all 20 of the criteria for SAP cybersecurity solutions. Other SAP or third-party tools often fall short in one or more area. SAP ETD and Onapsis demand significant infrastructure, resulting in complex and time-consuming deployments, along with high licensing costs. Pathlock and SecurityBridge offer simpler, lower-cost options but require licensing of multiple software units to achieve complete coverage.

For customers looking for a comprehensive, lightweight, and cost-effective SAP security solution, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP stands out as the optimal option. It combines an intuitive, user-friendly design with robust protection, rapid deployment, ease of maintenance, and the lowest total cost of ownership in its class based on unified licensing.

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