Vulnerability Management for SAP Systems using SAGESSE TECH Solutions

Vulnerability management for SAP systems is crucial to ensure the security of sensitive enterprise data and to maintain compliance with industry standards. SAP systems are often the backbone of business operations, and their complex nature, combined with numerous integrations and customizations, makes them a potential target for cyberattacks.

Vulnerability Management for SAP Systems includes SAP Security Patches Management, checking security configuration and parameters, scanning ABAP Code for vulnerabilities, access control and Segregation of Duties Monitoring, system monitoring and incident response and so on...Let's have a closer look into these items.

1. SAP Patch Management

• Regular Patch Updates: SAP releases security patches (Security Notes) monthly. Organizations should ensure that these patches are applied regularly to address vulnerabilities in various SAP modules and applications.
• Prioritization of Critical Patches: Not all patches have the same level of urgency. It is important to prioritize patches for critical vulnerabilities based on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) score or potential business impact

SAGESSE TECH SAP Threat Detection Solution has advanced security patch management dashboards and reports, which shows all security patches that must be implemented for your SAP Systems. These patches are also prioritized according to a complex algorithm developed by us.

2. Security Configuration and Hardening

• SAP Security Configuration: Ensure that the system configurations are secure by following SAP’s security best practices. This includes securing profiles, roles, and authorizations.
• System Hardening: Lock down unnecessary services, remove default credentials, and apply secure communication protocols (e.g., HTTPS, SAML, SNC).

SAGESSE Tech Solutions display all security configuration flaws in your SAP Systems in form of dashboards, reports and alerts.

3. Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment

• Automated Vulnerability Scanning: Use tools that are designed to scan SAP systems for known vulnerabilities, including insecure configurations, missing patches, and weak authentication setups. Specialized tools like SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer or SAP Code Inspector can be used for this purpose.
• Custom Code Security Reviews: Custom code can introduce new vulnerabilities. SAP Code Inspector and third-party tools can be used to scan custom ABAP code for potential security flaws.

SAGESSE Tech Solutions display all ABAP Code flaws in your SAP Systems in form of dashboards, reports and alerts, if you are using SAP Code Inspector or Code Vulnerability Analyzer.

4. Access Control and Segregation of Duties (SoD)

• Review User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the minimum necessary access to perform their job functions. Over-privileged accounts can be an entry point for attackers.
• Segregation of Duties: Ensure that critical business functions are divided among different individuals to prevent fraud or accidental data misuse. Tools like SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) can help automate and manage SoD policies.

SAGESSE TECH Solutions have advanced Segregation of Duties Conflicts monitoring for your SAP Systems.

5. Monitoring and Incident Response

• Real-time Monitoring: Implement SAP Security Monitoring solutions to detect suspicious activities like brute-force attacks, unauthorized transactions, or privilege escalations. The SAGESSE TECH Threat Detection Solution is useful for this.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration: Integrate SAP logs with SIEM systems for a holistic view of the organization’s security posture.
• Incident Response Plan: Ensure you have a plan in place for responding to security incidents, including steps for isolating systems, identifying the root cause, and applying mitigations.

By incorporating these practices, businesses can reduce the risk of security breaches and ensure that their SAP systems remain secure and compliant. Regularly updating, scanning, and auditing systems for vulnerabilities is essential in maintaining a strong security posture for SAP environments.

SAGESSE TECH, global SAP Security / Oracle Security / ERP Security Tech Company, is providing Automated Audit Tool for SAP, SAP Threat Detection and Monitoring Products, SAP PenTest Framework and an SAP Audit Service which control these kinds of configurations, vulnerabilities and much more in your SAP Systems. Their products and services can help you to integrate your SAP System into your central threat detection solutions and foster your NIS2 Compliance.

SAGESSE TECH is now providing companies who do not use a SIEM Solution or would like to have a separate SIEM for SAP Threat Detection with a Wazuh SIEM App.

You can contact SAGESSE TECH(E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] ), if you would like to have more information about our products or to have a Vulnerability Scanning, SAP Audit or SAP PenTest on your SAP Systems or implement a SAP Threat Detection and Monitoring Solution integrated with leading SIEM Vendors like SPLUNK, IBM QRadar and Wazuh.