Taking the Taboo out of S_TABU Authorization Objects
SAP Authorization Objects for SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP technologies are not just blockers. They are the ENABLER of access.
Believe it or not, I’ve probably attended more customer meetings in 2022 than ever before. And the question about the difference between SAP Patch Management and SAP Vulnerability Management keeps appearing. To give a conclusively answer, we need to take a closer look at the two separate areas.
When SAP customers want to increase system security, they often ask: “Where do I start?” If you have not already done so, we recommend installing the missing SAP Security Fixes. To accomplish this requires some preparation and even follow-up. Here is a brief overview of the manual preparation work, should you not have an efficient solution such as SecurityBridge Patch Management in place:
The above list may differ slightly in individual cases, but it mostly corresponds to what is meant by SAP Patch Management.
Back to the initial question: What is the difference between Vulnerability Management and Patch Management?
There are many types of vulnerabilities an SAP customer must deal with. A look at the SAP Secure Operation Model helps to delineate the areas of concern. This is divided into five different levels:
To further narrow down the target corridor of SAP Vulnerability Management, we focus on application security, meaning the levels of Application and System.
In conclusion, we can state that you can achieve comprehensive and holistic SAP Vulnerability Management with:
The latter should attract your attention. From the customer’s point of view, the term “Secure SAP Code” can only mean the prompt installation of security corrections provided by the manufacturer.
Patch Management for SAP is a variety of activities that deal with organizing and planning patch activities of business-critical SAP applications. At the same time, patching and monitoring missing patches are part of the overall SAP Application Vulnerability Management process.
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SAP Authorization Objects for SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP technologies are not just blockers. They are the ENABLER of access.
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