MBDA Deutschland GmbH: SAP Compliance and Patch Management Efficiently Implemented in the Defense Industry
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At a glance
Regulatory requirements in the defense industry and a system landscape spanning over 3 companies with approximately 10 SAP systems pose significant challenges for the SAP Basis teams. With the support of SAP Basis partner TakeASP AG and SecurityBridge Compliance Checks as a foundation, MBDA Deutschland GmbH successfully set up its tailored SAP Security Roadmap in just 2 weeks, hardening the security of its complex SAP landscape.
With SecurityBridge Patch Management, SAP Security Notes can be implemented immediately, effectively closing security gaps. In addition, the SecurityBridge platform offers the opportunity to further expand the security concept of MBDA Deutschland GmbH.
About MBDA Deutschland GmbH
MBDA Germany develops, produces and maintains guided missile and air defence systems for the Air Force, Army and Navy. The company is also a leader in the field of highenergy laser weapons. MBDA Germany is part of the European MBDA Group – a joint venture of Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo.
Why SecurityBridge?
"With SecurityBridge, we have significantly increased speed and efficiency in SAP Patch Management. The resulting freed-up capacity can now be leveraged to harden the SAP system further and implement the corporate group’s security and compliance requirements."
Challenges
Strict access regulations and access controls are just two of the many regulatory requirements that companies in the defense industry must consider. When SAP systems are operated by multiple subsidiaries, SAP Basis resources can quickly become scarce.
At the beginning of 2023, MBDA Deutschland GmbH faced this challenge and therefore turned to its longstanding SAP Basis service provider, TakeASP AG from Würzburg, to implement efficient SAP vulnerability and patch management for its SAP systems and their technical components.
Solution
TakeASP, which specializes in medium-sized companies, brings proven expertise in the SAP security environment and is familiar with a wide variety of solutions. Following SecurityBridge’s acquisition of Protect4S in the fall of 2023, the path was clear for a test installation of the SecurityBridge platform at MBDA Germany.
The platform’s range of functions and user-friendliness were compelling, leading to the solution’s rollout across the entire SAP landscape within a few weeks.
Thanks to the training provided by TakeASP, MBDA Germany now operates the platform independently, using the “Security & Compliance” and “Patch Management” modules to secure its systems.
Results and Customer Benefits
With SecurityBridge Vulnerability and Patch Management, the monthly SAP Security Notes are no longer a challenge. The SAP Basis team has gained significant time to focus on further strengthening the system’s security.
The Security & Compliance Roadmap creates a tailored priority list based on hundreds of SecurityBridge vulnerability checks at the touch of a button. This enables MBDA Germany to efficiently prioritize and implement the most important security measures with minimal effort, significantly improving the security of its SAP systems within a very short time.
The next step is to use the SecurityBridge Code Vulnerability Analyzer to efficiently check external ABAP developments.
About TakeASP
TakeASP provides IT services in the fields of SAP Basis and SAP Operation, managing clients’ SAP systems across all industries, remotely, in its data centers, or temporarily on-premise. With effective and efficient SAP Basis solutions, they consistently challenge nearshore and offshore competitors. Rather than focusing on long-term contracts, TakeASP inspires clients with prompt, high-quality service.
About SecurityBridge
SecurityBridge is the leading provider of a comprehensive, SAP-native cybersecurity platform. Trusted by organizations worldwide to safeguard their most critical business systems. Our platform seamlessly integrates real-time threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance capabilities directly into the SAP environment, empowering organizations to protect their data’s integrity, confidentiality, and availability with minimal manual effort. With a proven track record, including a stellar customer success rating and over 5,000 SAP systems secured globally. SecurityBridge stands out for its ability to accurately provide a 360° view of the SAP security posture, ease of use, rapid implementation, and transparent licensing. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and customer-centricity, ensuring businesses can confidently navigate the evolving landscape of SAP security threats.
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