Making Application and Data Security Controls a Lynchpin for SAP Cybersecurity Protection

On March 18, the leading experts and practitioners of the SAP landscape will congregate in Las Vegas for SAPinsider Vegas 2025. There, experts will exchange information and learn from some of the top thought leaders across numerous disciplines as to how they can best optimize their SAP landscapes. One of the most pressing topics for this year is risk mitigation and security.

SAP organizations and the essential data that lies within their ERPs are under greater threat than ever before. Cyber attacks are increasing in volume and complexity, which can cost companies millions of dollars if they are breached.

SAP is a more attractive target for threat actors now more than ever. In fact, in 2023, there was a 400% increase in ransomware incidents that involved compromising SAP systems and data at victim’s organizations.

Unfortunately, many organizations still have a security gap when it comes to protecting their SAP environments. Whether due to a lack of visibility, inadequate security controls and processes, or insufficient staff and budget, many organization’s SAP systems and data are at risk of exploitation. Considering these challenges, adopting a comprehensive SAP cybersecurity strategy that integrates both application security controls and data security controls is crucial to protect your SAP environment and prevent costly breaches.

Preventing Security Issues

To help companies reduce the risks that they face on a daily basis, Pathlock is offering a critical session at the 2025 Vegas event that explores and demonstrates the capabilities of integrating Dynamic Access Controls with Vulnerability Management and Threat Detection to drive complete cybersecurity protection for SAP environments.

Attendees will:

• Learn the importance of implementing data-level security controls to protect against internal and external threat actors.
• Utilize effective Vulnerability Management processes to proactively harden SAP systems.
• Discover strategies for leveraging Threat Detection and Response to detect and respond to internal and external security threats.
• Learn best practices for implementing Attribute-Based Access Controls (ABAC) and Dynamic Data Masking to safeguard sensitive SAP data in production and non-production environments.
• Gain insights on real-world use cases illustrating the effectiveness of data security and application security controls in mitigating cyber risks, enforcing fine-grained data governance, and protecting sensitive SAP data.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

Staying ahead of the curve reduces risk. With the number and variety of threats increasing, SAP companies must do everything they can to stay on top of the latest strategies for securing their environments. Learning about the latest strategies and collaborating with colleagues can help teach organizations the best strategies to avoid risk.

Drive value through Vulnerability management. SAP environments often involve complex workflows and a large number of users. Without proper vulnerability management, there’s a high risk of data leaks, incorrect financial reporting, and operational disruptions. By implementing strong measures, SAP companies can improve data integrity, reduce security risks, and ensure that business processes run smoothly and securely.

Implementation success is the first step. Merely finding a technological solution is a good first step in managing vulnerabilities. But companies need to find trusted partners like Pathlock that can help them install their desired solutions so they can maximize the value of the tool.