Closing Gaps, Gaining Control: Strengthening SAP Security Practices Global Market Expansion Service Provider automates Patch Management for SAP
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At a glance
SAP landscapes are so interconnected that every system deserves strong protection. With the right SAP security processes in place, you can keep your entire environment safe and resilient. For DKSH, SAP is critical not only as the backbone of business operations but also as a driver of reputation and trust. With cybersecurity positioned at management level and strong awareness across the company, DKSH recognized the importance of protecting its SAP environment against growing threats.
With SecurityBridge Patch Management, the monthly SAP Security Notes are no longer a problem even for junior SAP administrators. By gaining process efficiency, the SAP Basis team can now focus on its core tasks.
About DKSH
Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH markets, sells, and distributes high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Through their business units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, DKSH provides a full range of tailored market expansion services for their partners.
Why SecurityBridge?
With SecurityBridge, we elevated SAP security operations to a fully automated, streamlined, and resilient process. This transformation enabled our team to execute its security mandate with confidence while ensuring cybersecurity initiatives are closely aligned with executive priorities.”
Challenges
As DKSH’s SAP landscape evolved, the organization recognized opportunities to further optimize how SAP vulnerabilities were managed. At the time, reviewing and applying SAP Security Notes requires significant effort each month and depended heavily on highly experienced subject matter experts.
To enhance efficiency, the SAP Basis team explored complementary tools beyond standard SAP capabilities. While these tools added functionality other perspectives were also considered. Complexity also limited broader team involvement.
These insights highlighted the need for a more sustainable, scalable, and future-oriented approach to SAP security—one that could support both operational excellence and long-term objectives.
Solution
DKSH selected SecurityBridge to automate SAP security, beginning with Patch Management to address one of its most critical operational priorities. The solution stood out for its SAP-native design, ease of use, and ability to operate without additional external hardware.
Transitioning to SecurityBridge, DKSH streamlined its security processes to an automation framework. The platform also fostered knowledge sharing and collaboration across the team effectively and ensuring consistent achievement of SAP security KPIs.
Results and Customer Benefits
With SecurityBridge, DKSH realized clear gains in both efficiency and effectiveness. Patch Management is now fully automated and operationalized, ensuring vulnerabilities are remediated within defined timelines and security KPIs are met reliably and without disruption. The move to SecurityBridge further strengthened DKSH’s commitment to SAP-native security solutions.
Beyond resolving immediate operational challenges, SecurityBridge has established a robust, long-term SAP security foundation aligned with management priorities and DKSH’s reputation for excellence. Looking ahead, DKSH views SecurityBridge as a strategic platform to support continued growth and maturity in SAP cybersecurity.
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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