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SAP Tools vs. Third-Party Platforms — What Actually Works?
Let’s be real: securing your SAP landscape is no longer optional. Whether it’s patching gaps, catching risky code, or locking down user access, the right security tools can make or break your risk posture – and your next audit.
In this post, we break down the top SAP security tools in 2025, split into two categories:
- SAP-native tools you might already have access to
- Third-party tools that fill the gaps (yes, including ours – SecurityBridge)
All content in this blog post is based on publicly available information, including real-user reviews of the vendors as of September 2025.
SecurityBridge
Category: Third-party | SAP-native cybersecurity platform
Sources: G2
Bias alert: Yes, we built it, so we rank SecurityBridge first. We back it up with the highest user rating on G2 and the SAP Store, and a stellar track record of securing more than 8,000 SAP production systems globally.
What it is
SecurityBridge is a modern SAP-native platform that runs directly inside your SAP system. It covers threat detection, patch management, code scanning, compliance reporting, and more – all in one place, with no external infrastructure, for complete 360° SAP Security.
Key features
- Real-time attack detection and integration to the SOC via SIEM/SOAR
- Continuous vulnerability scanning (config, code)
- Market-leading patch management
- Code security for custom ABAP code
- Built-in compliance dashboards and reports (SOX, GDPR, NIST)
- Full SAP-native integration (no external servers, no hidden costs)
Why it matters
Most SAP teams lack real-time visibility into security gaps. SecurityBridge solves this without requiring additional third-party security infrastructure. It’s fast to deploy, scales with your SAP landscape, and integrates naturally into Basis workflows.
What users say
“SecurityBridge gives you a 360° view of the security across all your SAP environments: system compliance/hardening, events monitoring, patching… and each new release is delivering more and more features.” SAP Cybersecurity Manager
“It’s very easy to install and very easy to use on a daily basis. I would say it’s a plug-and-play tool.” SAP Security Architect Manager
“It is specifically designed to meet the security requirements of SAP systems, particularly in growing number of cloud environments such as SAP BTP, SAP RISE, and SAP GROW. The platform offers a tailored security concept that is essential for comprehensively protecting both company and customer data.” Teamlead SAP Security
✅ Pros
- Deepest SAP-native integration of any third-party tool
- Real-time alerting and actionable insights
- Fast time to value compared to external platforms
- Well-suited to complex enterprise SAP landscapes, including BTP and RISE
❌ Cons
- Requires SAP application-level access for full functionality
- There is a slight learning curve due to the vast number of features available
SecurityBridge has the highest average user satisfaction on G2 with 4.6 out of 5
Onapsis
Category: Third-party | External Application
Sources: G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Onapsis.com
What it is
Onapsis is a traditional SAP security platform. It offers broad coverage across code, transport, and config vulnerabilities, along with compliance and DevSecOps tooling.
Key features
- Automated transport/code scans
- Vulnerability + patch analysis
- Threat detection engine
- Support for compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, NIST)
- Integrations with Jira, ServiceNow, SIEM
Why it matters
Onapsis supports enterprises that run complex SAP landscapes. It helps security and SAP teams align, offering depth in vulnerability remediation and structured compliance.
What users say
“We have Onapsis C4C package and central dashboard with view of all vulnerabilities is in a separated package. Based on license price (not cheap), it would have been better to have it included within. It forced us to build our own.” Engineer Manager
“The UI can be better and engaging since improving UI doesn’t cost much these days, and it’s the first impression for any user” Software Application Engineer
“One of its standout features is real-time threat detection based on customized alerts that a user/org can create based on their needs and use case.” Senior Engineer
✅ Pros
- Deep vulnerability analysis and code coverage
- Integrates well into dev workflows (CI/CD)
- Enterprise-ready with audit-quality reporting
- Well-established SAP threat research team
❌ Cons
- Poor UI with a steep learning curve for UI and dashboard configuration
- Expensive: Modules are often sold separately, increasing the total cost
- Some users report a slow system and difficult deployment/maintenance processes
- Requires additional hosting, which can increase costs, add complexity, and reduce scalability
Onapsis has an average user satisfaction score on G2 with 4.3 out of 5
Pathlock
Category: Third-party | Cross-application access governance
Sources: G2, Gartner Peer Insights, Pathlock.com
What it is
Pathlock focuses on identity and access governance across SAP and other business applications. It centralizes role reviews, SoD checks, and user activity monitoring.
Key features
- Role provisioning + recertification
- SoD conflict detection and resolution
- Risk-aware access policies
- Works across SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce
Why it matters
Managing access risk across hybrid landscapes is challenging. Pathlock automates much of the heavy lifting and integrates with IT compliance efforts for both SAP and non-SAP apps.
What users say
“Simple tools. Good consultants available for any help. Fast response time for any ticket”
SAP Security and Authorization Specialist
“There is no automated testing platform that can test the system on the new upgrade. We must manually test and validate that nothing got broken in the latest upgrade.”
G2 Review
✅ Pros
- Strong across-app access governance
- Automates audit/review processes
- Cloud-ready
- Integrates with SAP GRC
❌ Cons
- Requires upfront setup of policies and risk rules
- Some users report confusing, outdated UI
- Customization may demand consulting services
- Focused primarily on access – not vulnerabilities, patching, or code scanning
Security Tools provided by SAP
These are built by SAP themselves and can provide an excellent foundation – but often require third-party tools for deeper coverage or usability.
SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD)
Category: SAP-built | Real-time threat monitoring
Sources: SAP.com
What it is
SAP’s in-house SIEM-style product that monitors logs and user behavior in real time, built specifically for SAP environments.
Key features
- Real-time alerting based on SAP logs
- Correlation rules optimized for SAP usage
- Cloud and on-prem editions
- SIEM integration support
- Allows integration with third-party solutions such as SecurityBridge for extended security.
Why it matters
Many organizations use generic SIEMs that don’t “understand” SAP. ETD fills that gap by recognizing SAP-specific behavior and alerts when anomalies are detected.
What users say
We looked far and wide, but user reviews are scarce.
✅ Pros
- SAP-specific context makes detection smarter
- Good integration with SAP logs and systems
- Reduces blind spots in SOC visibility
❌ Cons
- Complex to implement and maintain
- Additional licensing often required
- Can generate false positives without proper filtering
SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA)
Category: SAP-built | ABAP code scanning
Sources: SAP.com
What it is
SAP’s built-in tool to scan ABAP code for security flaws – integrated with ATC and other developer tools.
Key features
- Static code analysis for SQLi, XSS, injection, etc.
- Integration with ABAP Test Cockpit
- Transport-level scanning
- On-prem and cloud-supported
Why it matters
Custom ABAP code can introduce big risks. CVA helps developers catch vulnerabilities before they hit production.
What users say
We looked far and wide, but user reviews are scarce.
✅ Pros
- Free with many SAP licenses
- Catches common code-level flaws
- Native integration into development tools
❌ Cons
- Some false positives
- Developers need training to use it effectively
- Doesn’t prioritize findings by risk
Final Thoughts
- SAP-built tools (CVA, ETD) can provide a good foundation, often included or easily licensed.
- Third-party platforms like SecurityBridge, Onapsis, and Pathlock take that foundation to the next level with automation, better visibility, and richer analytics.
- Many organizations use a hybrid strategy – starting with SAP tools, then layering in external platforms to plug gaps and automate workflows.
We rank SecurityBridge first because of its SAP-native deployment, comprehensive threat & vulnerability coverage, and deep integration into SAP teams’ daily workflows – backed by the highest ratings from real user feedback. That said, each organization should evaluate tools based on its scale, compliance needs, and existing tool stack.
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