- SAP Cybersecurity
Navigating KRITIS Compliance – How SecurityBridge and Turnkey Consulting Can Help You Prepare
In our webinar on April 27th at 15 CEST, SecurityBridge and Turnkey Consulting will provide valuable insights into KRITIS compliance.
SAP Cybersecurity
In today’s world, it’s no longer a question of if you’ll be attacked by hackers, but rather when. With this rise in cyberattacks, it is easy to see why there has also been a rise in cybersecurity solutions. Since most of the world’s business data are within SAP applications, SAP cyber security has become a top priority in recent years as it can result in data loss and monetary loss for an organization.
Why do I need SAP cybersecurity?
SAP cybersecurity is a range of security measures protecting SAP systems. These measures guard all aspects encompassed within the systems like user access controls and authentication protocols, network security details, security monitoring, and even encrypted data. Moreover, SAP cybersecurity may also include finding and mitigating security vulnerabilities, installing security patches, identifying unsafe coding practices, and improving access controls. To protect SAP systems from multiple cyber threats, a good SAP security strategy and a good security posture are essential:
- Sensitive data protection – As SAP systems carry a lot of business-critical information like client lists, financial information, inventory lists, etc., it is simple to see how a data breach, or a lack of proper security measures can lead to the theft of this critical data.
- Regulation compliance – By having a proper SAP cybersecurity strategy, you can ensure your organization stays compliant with all regulations, like HIPAA and GDPR, and avoid fines.
- Protection against malware – SAP systems can be vulnerable to malware attacks. Organizations can remain safe from malware attacks and avoid business disruptions by having a good security posture and implementing cybersecurity measures.
- Economic loss protection – If your systems get compromised for not having a proper cybersecurity strategy, you can gain a bad reputation in your industry and generate monetary loss through remediation costs, legal fees, regulatory fines, etc.
In our webinar on April 27th at 15 CEST, SecurityBridge and Turnkey Consulting will provide valuable insights into KRITIS compliance.
Security-by-design is a principle that emphasizes the need to build security measures into software systems from the start rather than as an afterthought.
SAP projects need to embed security conciseness to respect this principle and gain a cyber-resilient application. Thus, they should prioritize security when designing and implementing their SAP systems rather than attempting to bolt on security measures afterward. This can help to prevent security breaches and minimize the damage caused by cyberattacks.
In recent years, cyberattacks against SAP systems have become more common, with attackers gaining network access and then exploring critical applications through port scanning and script-based exploration. Two examples of such attacks that use the SAP RFC SDK are the password lock attack and the password spray attack. In this article, we will outline how to detect these script-based attacks against SAP.
How to establish SAP cybersecurity
Establishing and developing an efficient SAP cybersecurity is a process that requires a team effort, technical tools, and best practices. To kickstart your road toward a safe SAP ecosystem, we recommend the following steps:
- Assess your risks – Identify potential vulnerabilities in your SAP systems and select the measures and tools you might need depending on the risk level and specific requirements.
- Keep your systems updated – Ensure you are constantly updating your systems with the latest patches and updates and mitigating vulnerabilities.
- Monitor for threats – Enforce an SAP security monitoring system or tool. Make sure this tool can detect in real-time all threats in your landscape. Want to learn more about threat detection for SAP? Check this page.
- Conduct employee training – Make sure you train your employees in the most up–to–date best practices and tools to protect your SAP ecosystems.
- Run an audit – Identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure their mitigation on time.
- Consider third-party solutions – For closing feature gaps in the SAP standard security andd for proper integration of the various security topics, third-party solutions can be a good choice, like our SecurityBridge platform for SAP, which is 100% integrated within the SAP.
These are just some steps you can take to ensure your organization has the most relevant and secure SAP cybersecurity strategy and systems.
Questions (FAQ)
What are common threats to SAP systems?
Some of the most common threats to SAP systems are phishing attacks, malware, internal attacks, unpatched vulnerabilities, and others.
Why should I establish a good SAP cybersecurity?
By establishing good SAP cybersecurity, you are ensuring your business-critical data is safe. A breach will mean that you will suffer reputational damage and monetary loss.
What are the best practices to establish good SAP cybersecurity?
Some of the best practices are constantly running updates, keeping up with the latest patches, mitigating vulnerabilities, creating authorization access controls, and training your employees to ensure they follow the best security measures.
How to implement a holistic SAP cybersecurity strategy?
Designed to give you real time intelligence about suspicious activity in your systems, our SAP cybersecurity solution can take out hackers and malicious behavior before any harm is done.
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SAP Cybersecurity
Navigating KRITIS Compliance – How SecurityBridge and Turnkey Consulting Can Help You Prepare
In our webinar on April 27th at 15 CEST, SecurityBridge and Turnkey Consulting will provide valuable insights into KRITIS compliance.
Christoph Nagy
April 13, 2023
SAP Cybersecurity
6 Principles for Security-by-design for SAP
Security-by-design is a principle that emphasizes the need to build security measures into software systems from the start rather than as an afterthought.
SAP projects need to embed security conciseness to respect this principle and gain a cyber-resilient application. Thus, they should prioritize security when designing and implementing their SAP systems rather than attempting to bolt on security measures afterward. This can help to prevent security breaches and minimize the damage caused by cyberattacks.
Christoph Nagy
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SAP Cybersecurity
How to detect script-based attacks against SAP?
In recent years, cyberattacks against SAP systems have become more common, with attackers gaining network access and then exploring critical applications through port scanning and script-based exploration. Two examples of such attacks that use the SAP RFC SDK are the password lock attack and the password spray attack. In this article, we will outline how to detect these script-based attacks against SAP.
Christoph Nagy
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SAP Cybersecurity
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Christoph Nagy
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SAP Cybersecurity
SAP Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This article is part of our series that aims to provide SAP users with an overview of the most common vulnerability types in the SAP technology stack. While many of these vulnerabilities can also apply to other IT systems or applications, our focus is on the specific risks that SAP customers should be aware of. Organizations can take proactive measures to secure their systems and protect sensitive information from unauthorized access by understanding these vulnerabilities.
Christoph Nagy
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SAP Cybersecurity
How will AI like OpenGPT change the SAP cybersecurity threat landscape?
With the release of OpenAI’s GPT-3 language model, we have reached a significant milestone in the evolution of AI. This model can understand and generate human-like text with remarkable accuracy. As AI continues to advance, it has the potential to impact the SAP security threat landscape.
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SAP Cybersecurity
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One sort of security flaw known as SQL Injection is present in many software programs, including those created in ABAP/4. This article is part of a series that aims to explain individual vulnerability types commonly addressed by SAP Security Notes.
This vulnerability has major implications for firms that use SAP systems since it allows unauthorized users to access critical corporate data and do actions, they should not be able to undertake. This post will go through what this vulnerability is, the risks it poses to SAP users, and techniques for mitigating and working around it.
Ivan Mans
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SAP Cybersecurity
Missing SAP Authority vulnerability check
Enterprises all over the world widely utilize SAP systems to handle company operations. As a result, these systems must stay safe and secure against potential vulnerabilities. This article will discuss the “Missing SAP Authority Vulnerability Check” as a specific vulnerability type that can affect SAP systems.
This vulnerability has major implications for firms that use SAP systems since it allows unauthorized users to access critical corporate data and do actions, they should not be able to undertake. This post will go through what this vulnerability is, the risks it poses to SAP users, and techniques for mitigating and working around it.
Ivan Mans
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SAP Cybersecurity
What is the SAP cyber risk appetite?
Businesses must be more cautious to protect themselves from cyber threats as digitalization and the use of SAP systems increase. SAP S/4HANA is critical for many enterprises as it provides the foundation for business operations. As digitalization and Industry 4.0 continue to increase, SAP S/4HANA lays the foundation for many modern business scenarios.
SAP systems are important for many industries and their security is a major concern, making them vulnerable to cyber attackers. This article will discuss cyber risks and how you can assess your individual and organizational SAP systems’ risks. What are cyber risks?
Christoph Nagy
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SAP Cybersecurity
The three most common types of SAP Patches
Installing SAP patches is crucial for maintaining a robust and secure enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. SAP, one of the leading ERP systems in the world, is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of businesses. As a result, SAP releases various patches to address issues and enhance the functionality of its software. However, installing SAP patches can present challenges for IT teams, such as ensuring minimal disruption to business operations, managing risks, and testing the non-implemented patches. This article will discuss the three most common types of SAP patches- kernel patches, snote patches, and support packs – and the best practices for installing them.
Christoph Nagy
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How SecurityBridge Supports NIST CSF in SAP Environments
Download the White Paper "Bridging the Gap - How SecurityBridge Supports NIST CSF in SAP Environments". Learn how choosing the right tool can significantly shorten the journey of NIST CSF adoption and improve the security posture of SAP environments.
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Which cybersecurity framework is the best fit for SAP application security?
Download the White Paper "Which cybersecurity framework is the best fit for SAP application security?" to learn more about the available frameworks, the challenges when adopting a framework, and more.
- White Paper
Your Road to SAP Security
Download the White Paper "YOUR ROAD TO SAP SECURITY" to learn about the major milestones towards increasing the cybersecurity posture of your SAP systems.
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Top mistakes to avoid in SAP security
Within this whitepaper you will learn about the key mistakes that can be avoided when it comes to SAP Security. History has shown that many companies have suffered from cyber incidents, moreover, not all incidents are reported or have been made available to the public.
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SAP Security Product Comparison Report
Download the SAP Security Product Comparison Report and understand that holistic security for SAP can be delivered by a single solution.
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How remote working affects your SAP security posture
Remote work is posing new challenges to companies' SAP security posture. In our webinar on May 7th, we showcased a potential attack on an SAP system, using techniques which are common tools among hackers. Using a password spray attack, we first tried to gain access to the system and subsequently extracted the password hashes of all users.
