SAP CyberSecurity
What Is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems and information from digital attacks. Cybersecurity measures are designed to combat threats against networked systems and applications, whether those threats originate from inside or outside of an organization.
Businesses with a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, governed by best practices and automated using advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, can fight cyber threats more effectively and reduce the impact of breaches when they occur.
What Is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems and information from digital attacks. Cybersecurity measures are designed to combat threats against networked systems and applications, whether those threats originate from inside or outside of an organization.
Businesses with a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, governed by best practices and automated using advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, can fight cyber threats more effectively and reduce the impact of breaches when they occur.
What Is SAP Cybersecurity?
SAP cybersecurity solutions include:
UI Data Protection Masking and UI Data Protection Logging
- Protect sensitive information in the user interface layer
- Block or log data access
- Secure and refine access
SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer
- Identify and remedy security vulnerabilities in ABAP custom code
SAP Focused Run
- Security configuration management for SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, SAP NetWeaver, and Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition
- Patch management
SAP Enterprise Threat Detection and SAP Enterprise Threat Detection Cloud Edition
- Security information and event management solution tailored to the needs of SAP applications
- Identify and analyze threats in SAP applications
SAP Data Custodian and SAP Data Custodian Key Management Service
- Manage security keys
- Monitor and report on data access, storage, movement, processing, and location
- Create and enforce data access, location, movement, and processing policies
SAP Privacy Governance
- Identify security and privacy risks
- Deploy and manage maturity assessments with configurable templates
- Manage security and privacy control evaluations and monitor ongoing compliance
Further Resources for SAPinsiders
SAP Cybersecurity in an Age of Uncertainty. In this article, Jhansi R Bandaru, PMP-Certified IT SAP Security/Compliance Lead, explains that organizations should regularly audit SAP systems to check their security and data integrity and identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. Knowing the weaknesses and gaps in a system is the first step in empowering management to deal with those vulnerabilities proactively, concisely, and effectively.
Expert Q&A: The Importance of Integrating Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Management. In this video interview, Gabriele Fiata, Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Innovation at SAP, shares his thoughts on enterprises’ common mistakes when managing cybersecurity risk and the need to integrate cybersecurity into an enterprise’s risk management framework.
A Holistic Approach to Managing Cybersecurity & Protecting Your Data. According to SAP Cybersecurity Solution Advisor Anne Marie Colombo, organizations should minimize user access to data by segregating and protecting it. This article presents best practices to ensure a holistic approach to cybersecurity and data protection for your enterprise.
Vendors that can assist SAP customers with cybersecurity include: Capgemini, Fastpath, Fortinet, Layer Seven Security, Lookout, Onapsis, RSM, and Saviynt.
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Bolstering Cybersecurity and Resilience with Onapsis
As the average cost of an SAP data breach rises to $10 million, organizations must enhance their cybersecurity strategies by focusing on technology, processes, and skilled personnel, while leveraging RISE with SAP along with Onapsis to effectively manage cloud security risks.
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Saviynt Intelligence
Saviynt Intelligence enhances identity security through advanced machine learning and generative AI, providing comprehensive insights and analytics to improve productivity, compliance, and audit readiness. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here
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Breaking Down SAP Patch Day for January 2025
SAP’s first Security Patch Day for 2025 revealed 14 new Security Notes, including two critical vulnerabilities in SAP NetWeaver that could expose credentials and potentially compromise security, prompting users to urgently remediate issues and keep their systems secure.
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Patch Up, Lock Down: SAP Releases Latest Security Patches
The growing threat landscape for SAP systems necessitates urgent patch management and a proactive cybersecurity strategy due to increased risks from ransomware, malware, and credential compromise attacks, particularly targeting unpatched systems like SAP NetWeaver.
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Thales 2025 cybersecurity predictions and what it means for SAP systems
As AI-enhanced malware drives IT teams to prioritize data privacy and adopt risk-focused cybersecurity strategies, Thales predicts a shift towards privacy-by-design principles, heightened regulations, and proactive risk management to safeguard critical infrastructure from increasing cyber threats by 2025.
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A Unified Approach to Cloud Security with Fortinet’s Lacework FortiCNAPP
As enterprises increasingly adopt cloud and AI technologies, securing their systems has become more complex, necessitating the integration of AI/ML-enabled tools like Lacework FortiCNAPP to enhance real-time threat detection and proactive prevention.
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Simplifying governance, risk and compliance for SAP systems with Fastpath’s Access Control
Fastpath’s Access Control offers a GRC solution for SAP platforms that helps organizations manage access control, reduce risks associated with user access, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards by automating the detection of Segregation of Duties conflicts and facilitating User Access Reviews.
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How basic cyber hygiene can keep SAP services secure
A recent Splunk security report highlights that while security leaders fear AI-driven attacks, 52% remain affected by data breaches and 49% by compromised emails, emphasizing the importance of robust cyber hygiene practices to counter risks like weak passwords.
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Securing Cloud Applications with Fortinet
As organizations shift to cloud-native infrastructures, securing applications in complex multi-cloud environments presents challenges that require integrated, adaptive security solutions like Fortinet’s, which enhance visibility, offer centralized control, and maintain compliance while addressing evolving threats throughout the application lifecycle.
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Shoring up SAP cyber defences with Splunk Security for SAP Solutions
SAP solutions require careful data protection, which is enhanced through the integration of Splunk’s officially endorsed security app, facilitating real-time threat detection and response while addressing the complexities of safeguarding sensitive SAP information.
