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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How Managed Security Services Fit in the SAP Ecosystem
Cybersecurity is a consistent and pressing issue within the SAP ecosystem. With the average breach costing companies millions of dollars and incalculable reputational damage, companies cannot afford to cut costs when it comes to securing their systems. However, staffing enough cybersecurity professionals to adequately protect SAP systems is more difficult than it may seem. The…
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Early Threat Detection with FortiDeceptor – The Key for keeping Enterprise Software Secure
Cloud-based SAP platforms have inherent protection built in. However, as enterprises continue to grow and become more technically intricate, cyber defense systems need to be revisited and readjusted to adapt to modern threats. The best cyber security providers will have a proactive approach to security, rather than a reactive one. For example, cybersecurity firm, Fortinet,…
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NIS2 Compliance for SAP Solutions
The NIS2 Directive, effective October 17, imposes stringent cybersecurity and incident reporting requirements on EU-based organizations, particularly those managing critical infrastructure and essential SAP solutions, while Layer Seven Security’s whitepaper offers guidance for compliance.
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Thales Prioritizes Cybersecurity Growth with Imperva Acquisition
The security specialists at Thales completed the acquisition of cybersecurity firm Imperva, strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities and bolstering its presence within North America. The transaction will serve to grow Thales’ North American workforce by nearly one-third, up from 6,200 in 2022. “Through my conversations with North American partners and customers, I understand the challenges that…
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Inside a C2 Attack: Unraveling SAP System Breaches
As SAP applications store valuable data, they are becoming increasingly attractive targets for threat actors, who exploit vulnerabilities for profit. It is crucial for companies to strengthen cybersecurity measures for SAP to prevent future attacks. A recent research by Onapsis and Flashpoint reveals that discussions about SAP vulnerabilities and exploits have surged significantly, indicating growing…
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Are the nuts and bolts loose in your cybersecurity? Windows and SAP
Diversifying your stack for new capabilities can also result in a more slippery structure when trying to fortify your cybersecurity. This content is for Basic Access, SAPinsider Monthly Subscription, SAPinsider Annual Subscription, and SAPinsider Premium Annual Subscription members only.Log In Join Now
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Customer Success Story: A leading European technology trading group mitigates SAP Cyber security risks with managed service from 1DigitalTrust
One of Europe’s leading technology trading groups within products and systems for industrial applications has secured its SAP systems all over Europe with an Onapsis cybersecurity solution delivered by 1DigitalTrust as a managed service to avoid expensive downtime to its business.
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Fortinet’s centralized security solution provides comprehensive SAP and Microsoft Azure protection
The combination of SAP’s transformative business methods and Microsoft Azure’s agility and ability to scale on demand can be powerful tools for preparing a business for future endeavors. With all the data generated from SAP, robust security practices are necessary to protect vital information – cyber security specialists Fortinet use a holistic approach when securing…
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Proactive Cybersecurity: A Company’s Guide to Preparing and Responding to Cyber Attacks
A guide to preparing and responding to cyber attacks.
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ERP Security for Utility Companies – Onapsis Partners with SNOPUD to Secure Critical SAP Applications
Cyberattacks on utility companies are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities in SAP applications, posing significant financial and operational risks, with the average cost of a data breach reaching $4.72 million. The energy sector, with its sensitive enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP, is particularly attractive to cybercriminals. Despite this, many utility companies struggle to allocate adequate…
