Deutsche Telekom: From Manual Coordination to Faster Patching and SAP-Native Visibility
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About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom provides telecommunications services across mobile and fixed-line networks, operating in Germany and throughout Europe and beyond. Within Telecom IT, the organization manages a large internal IT landscape with close to 800 IT systems. The IT Governance function is responsible for security, compliance, and related controls across that environment, and the team supporting this work includes nearly 70 people.
In an organization of this scale, SAP security must operate consistently across many systems and teams, without becoming dependent on a small number of specialists.
Challenges
Deutsche Telekom initially relied on standard SAP security capabilities, but the growing complexity of the environment made it increasingly difficult to maintain speed and consistency using manual processes alone.
Patch management was a clear example. With patch windows typically limited to a few cycles per year, urgent security updates created pressure to react quickly and at scale. Internal policies required critical updates to be deployed within short timelines, yet the patching process depended heavily on manual effort and coordination. Across a large, interconnected SAP landscape, this increased the risk of delays and left security gaps open longer than intended.
Why SecurityBridge?
SecurityBridge was selected for its SAP-native approach and the ability to deliver value quickly without extensive setup. Built-in best practices and predefined security content reduced the need to configure everything from scratch, while dashboards provided an immediate overview of the current SAP security posture.
“With SecurityBridge, you have many topics predefined, so you get the benefits directly. You have best practices from the market built in and don’t have to configure everything by yourself or rely on experts who know the tool. If you know the SAP ecosystem and the ERP world, you can get started quickly and get a fast overview through the dashboard.”
Solution
SecurityBridge was implemented to give the team visibility across SAP systems and streamline patching. By connecting systems to the platform, Deutsche Telekom moved from manual patch coordination to a far more automated approach, making it possible to close security gaps soon after patches are published.
The platform also supports integration into the broader security ecosystem. By connecting with Microsoft and other partners, the team could work toward a more unified view and reduce fragmentation across tools, using a single platform for multiple use cases over time.
Results and Customer Benefits
With SecurityBridge in place, Deutsche Telekom reduced manual patching workload and improved response times for urgent security updates. SAP security became easier to manage as a structured, repeatable process across a large landscape, supported by clearer visibility and standardized workflows.
Over time, this strengthened governance and aligned SAP security activities with broader enterprise priorities, supporting resilience, compliance, and day-to-day operational efficiency.
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 8,000 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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