Securing SAP in the Cloud
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Key Takeaways
⇨ Cybersecurity is a major concern for SAP organizations transitioning to cloud-based SAP S/4HANA deployments, with over 77% of SAPinsider respondents prioritizing protection for their cloud solutions.
⇨ The bowbridge Anti-Virus 4.0 – Cloud solution provides tailored security for SAP Private Cloud Environments by offering malware detection capabilities from Trellix and SOPHOS, as well as content-based attack protection.
⇨ Organizations can enhance their cloud security without disrupting their operations, as bowbridge's solution requires no code changes and can be implemented quickly, enabling them to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies while safeguarding sensitive data.
As SAP organizations move to new SAP S/4HANA deployments in the cloud, they are keen to take advantage of the new capabilities and functionalities that this new environment offers to them. However, this new way of operating also comes with a set of security and privacy concerns.
While cloud operations provide enhanced accessibility and convenience, they also require more diligence against potential threats that may take advantage of newfound attack vectors and vulnerabilities.
Securing the Cloud
In SAPinsider’s recent Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges for SAP Systems 2024 benchmark research report, more than 77% of respondents said that cybersecurity protection for cloud-based solutions was either important or very important. Yet more than 70% of respondents also said that they either expect all security to be managed by SAP or plan to manage security internally.
This management strategy can lead to gaps. To help fill these gaps and ensure that organizations can operate their cloud-based instances with the same protections as on-premise deployments, bowbridge recently announced that it has released its bowbridge Anti-Virus 4.0 – Cloud offering.
This solution is designed specifically to insulate SAP Private and Public Cloud Environments from malware and other file upload threats. Users can choose between Trellix and SOPHOS for malware detection capabilities, ensuring that they are able to meet specific protection requirements, detecting and repelling both malware and other threats that are specific to SAP systems.
The bowbridge solution safeguards SAP systems against content-based attacks like macros, JavaScript, and OLE/DDE by filtering out specific files and enacting strict controls. Users can fine-tune security settings at different levels, to ensure that they are able to execute essential business processes without sacrificing security. It is also designed to meet industry standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO27K.
As bowbridge is an SAP-exclusive solutions provider, its latest cloud offering does not require any code changes and can seamlessly interface with any SAP application throughout the ecosystem. Its SAP exclusivity also makes its set-up process simple, as it is ready to use in roughly 15 minutes.
What This Means for SAPinsiders
SAP users are anxious to upgrade their systems to SAP S/4HANA to reap the benefits of the cloud. Yet many have noted that security concerns are a major impediment, as they are unsure if they can trust the safety of the cloud with their sensitive data.
Organizations that do not improve their capabilities risk falling behind their competitors. In order to leverage the power of the cloud without worrying about malware, many leading organizations are turning to bowbridge and its Anti-Virus 4.0 – Cloud. The solution allows users to block SAP-specific attacks and threats in file uploads without having to have a delayed implementation process or having to change their code. With security concerns addressed, companies can feel free to use the full power of a modern SAP landscape to drive innovation and meet their business goals.
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