To check for missing ABAP SAP Security Notes for compliance with NIST SP 800-171, you'll need to ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest security patches and notes that address vulnerabilities, especially those that pertain to cybersecurity requirements outlined in NIST SP 800-171. Here’s a step-by-step approach to accomplish this:
1. Access SAP Support Portal
2. Navigate to SAP Notes and KBA Search
- Go to “Launchpad” and select “SAP Notes and KBAs”.
- Use the search functionality to filter for "Security Notes" related to ABAP and NIST SP 800-171 compliance.
3. Search for Relevant SAP Security Notes
- You can use keywords like "ABAP," "security," "NIST," and "800-171" to find relevant SAP Notes.
- Filter the results by components such as BC-ABA (ABAP Runtime Environment), BC-SEC (Security), and other relevant components.
- Check for notes that are marked as "HotNews," which are high-priority patches.
4. Review the SAP Security Notes
- Go through the SAP Security Notes found in the search results to identify those that address vulnerabilities in your ABAP system or relate to NIST SP 800-171 controls.
- Pay attention to notes that cover aspects such as access control, system and communication protection, auditing, incident response, and other security measures.
5. Check Implementation Status
- Verify the implementation status of each relevant SAP Note in your SAP system using transaction code SNOTE.
- If any note is not implemented, it will be shown as "not implemented" or "obsolete," depending on your system’s update status.
6. Apply Missing SAP Security Notes
- If you identify any missing notes that are critical for compliance, download and apply them using the SNOTE transaction. Follow the instructions provided in the note to ensure proper implementation.
- After implementing the notes, conduct a system restart if required and verify the changes.
7. Perform a System Audit and Compliance Check
- Conduct a comprehensive security audit using tools like SAP Solution Manager or third-party tools like ERPScan or Onapsis.
- Ensure that your system is aligned with the 14 families of security requirements of NIST SP 800-171, such as Access Control (AC), Audit and Accountability (AU), Configuration Management (CM), and Incident Response (IR).
8. Regular Monitoring and Updating
- Regularly monitor for new SAP Security Notes and ensure that your system is continually updated to address new vulnerabilities.
- Set up alerts or automated scripts to notify you of new security patches relevant to your SAP system.
