Why SAP Security and Compliance audits are necessary to protect your sensitive company data?

A SAP Security & Compliance audit is an important part of risk management for companies that manage sensitive or confidential data in their SAP landscape. Conducting an SAP Security & Compliance audit is a necessary investment to ensure the security of your SAP systems and compliance with internal and external regulations. If your company manages sensitive or confidential data in its SAP landscape, regular audits are essential to uncover and address potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers. In addition, compliance regulations such as DSGVO and SOX have become increasingly stringent in recent years, which can lead to higher fines and reputational risks if companies are unable to meet these requirements.

By performing a SAP Security & Compliance audit, you can ensure that your SAP landscape is both secure and compliant. Not only are technical aspects such as configuration parameters, interfaces and code analyzed, but documents and processes are also checked for compliance violations. You receive a detailed list of the vulnerabilities identified, as well as recommendations for action to address them and improve the overall security and compliance of your SAP systems. With these actions, you can significantly reduce the risk of data loss, cyberattacks, and fines while increasing your customers’ and business partners’ confidence in your organization.

Content and process of our SAP Security & Compliance Audit 

The SAP Security & Compliance Audit goes beyond the pure analysis of vulnerabilities in your system and also includes the evaluation of your security and compliance processes as well as the review of your security policies and procedures. Not only the technical side is reviewed, but also the documentation and processes are analyzed with regard to security and compliance requirements. Our experts are always up to date with the latest technologies and ensure that your SAP landscape meets the highest security and compliance standards. The SAP Security & Compliance Audit is customized and the exact scope depends on your individual requirements and risk analysis. In general, our SAP Security & Compliance Audit follows the following process:

Scope Definition & Risk Focus

The scope definition and risk focus are created in collaboration with you, to ensure that the audit is focused on your specific needs and risks. This ensures that all key areas are covered and prioritization falls on those areas that are most at risk.

Policy and process review

Documents and processes that are important to the security and compliance of your SAP landscape are reviewed by our experts. This ensures that all important documents such as security policies and compliance processes are in place and up-to-date, and that these processes are implemented effectively and appropriately.

Technical analysis

Experts analyze the configuration, interfaces, ABAP code, authorizations, change management and patch management to identify potential vulnerabilities. This includes a detailed analysis of access rights, authorization roles, network and system configurations, and other specific SAP settings. This analysis ensures that your SAP landscape is appropriately configured to provide a secure and compliant environment.

Network architecture analysis

Cybersecurity experts analyze the network architecture of your SAP landscape to ensure that your SAP systems are securely integrated into the corporate network. This ensures that your SAP systems are adequately protected to minimize potential attack vectors.

List of detected security and compliance vulnerabilities

Our audit provides a detailed list of detected security and compliance vulnerabilities. This list will help you prioritize the most urgent vulnerabilities and risks in your SAP landscape and take appropriate action to address them.

Recommendations for action

The audit provides you with specific recommendations for action to address the identified vulnerabilities and risks in your SAP landscape. These recommendations are tailored to your specific needs and help you take effective action to best secure your SAP landscape.

The SAP Security & Compliance audit not only provides you with a comprehensive overview of the security and compliance situation in your SAP landscape, but also with specific recommendations for remediating the identified vulnerabilities and improving your security and compliance strategy. Our experienced experts support you in implementing these recommendations and ensure that your SAP landscape meets the highest security and compliance standards.

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