Bridging the SAP Security Gap: How Fortinet and SecurityBridge Deliver Comprehensive Protection
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Key Takeaways
⇨ The integration of Fortinet and SecurityBridge provides a comprehensive security solution for SAP systems, bridging the gap between network and application defenses for improved visibility and faster threat response.
⇨ The collaboration enhances detection of SAP-specific threats through real-time correlation of network and application activity, allowing security teams to address vulnerabilities effectively across both domains.
⇨ Investing in SAP-native security tools streamlines operations and reduces complexity, ensuring organizations are better equipped to handle evolving cyber threats in their digital transformation journey.
As digital transformation accelerates, SAP systems have become increasingly exposed to cyber threats. These mission-critical platforms, responsible for processing significant global transaction revenue, are now more vulnerable than ever, particularly as they extend into public-facing networks. Yet many organizations still rely on a fragmented, siloed approach to SAP security, where traditional network defenses and SAP application safeguards operate independently. This gap can leave blind spots and delay threat detection and response—risks no enterprise can afford.
Recognizing this urgent challenge, Fortinet and SecurityBridge have forged a strategic partnership that closes the loop between network and SAP security. Together, they deliver an integrated, real-time solution that offers full-spectrum visibility and faster mitigation of threats targeting SAP environments.
Breaking the Silos
At the heart of the issue is the lack of communication between two critical security domains. Fortinet’s FortiGate firewalls provide a strong perimeter defense but can’t always see inside the SAP ecosystem, which is often a “black box” to network security tools. Meanwhile, traditional SAP security tools might catch anomalies at the application level but lack insight into the network threats that triggered them. As a result, attacks can slip through the cracks before teams can coordinate a response.
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The joint solution from Fortinet and SecurityBridge changes that. SecurityBridge, a platform built within SAP for SAP, offers a complete suite of protection, including vulnerability and patch management, code-level analysis, and real-time threat detection. Through a direct, bidirectional integration with FortiGate’s Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), network-level events are instantly correlated with SAP application activity. This collaboration allows security teams to track malicious activity across both domains, closing visibility gaps and improving detection and response times.
An Integrated Defense with Tangible Impact
This unified approach doesn’t just improve visibility—it transforms how organizations defend their SAP systems. The integration delivers advanced detection tailored to SAP-specific threats and enables real-time endpoint forensics, backed by direct links to SAP security documentation. By bridging previously disconnected teams, it empowers coordinated responses: network analysts can flag SAP vulnerabilities, and SAP teams can adjust system protections accordingly.
SecurityBridge’s platform also extends protection beyond known threats. It identifies misconfigurations, product errors, custom code vulnerabilities, and even zero-day exploits, but now contextualized with real-time network data. It has an intuitive interface and support for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition, the solution is built to scale and evolve alongside your SAP landscape.
A Strategic Step Forward in SAP Security
For technology leaders tasked with protecting SAP systems, the Fortinet–SecurityBridge alliance offers a future-ready, scalable solution grounded in deep domain expertise. Key benefits include:
- Seamless SAP-native integration that ensures in-depth visibility and control.
- Real-time correlation between network and application activity for rapid threat response.
- Comprehensive attack surface coverage, spanning from intrusion detection to application vulnerabilities.
- Ease of deployment and use, including a Fiori tile-based interface and fast time to value.
- Ongoing alignment with SAP’s evolution, including regular security note updates and S/4HANA compatibility.
Ultimately, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing enterprise security. By unifying SAP application and network protection, Fortinet and SecurityBridge enable organizations to secure their digital core with confidence—protecting critical business processes from today’s evolving threat landscape.
What this means for SAPinsiders
Eliminate SAP security blind spots by integrating network and application defenses. Break down silos between IT and SAP security teams by deploying a solution that enables real-time, bidirectional communication between network firewalls and SAP applications. This holistic visibility accelerates threat detection and enables coordinated, proactive responses to evolving risks.
Invest in SAP-native security tools to reduce complexity and improve efficiency. Choose platforms like SecurityBridge that are built within SAP for SAP, ensuring deep integration, faster deployment, and intuitive usability. Native tools reduce reliance on bolt-on solutions and help streamline security operations without disrupting business continuity.
Future-proof your SAP security strategy through automation and real-time insights. Adopt solutions that not only detect known vulnerabilities but also adapt to emerging threats—such as zero-day exploits and misconfigurations—by leveraging automated monitoring, risk scoring, and endpoint forensics. This will ensure resilience as your SAP environment evolves, especially during transitions to S/4HANA or hybrid cloud models.
