10 tips to safeguard your critical business data in SAP systems
SAP Insider – Jeremy Horton
The article provides 10 tips for safeguarding critical business data in SAP systems, emphasizing the importance of data security as businesses become more interconnected and face increased risks of cyber threats and breaches
Key points:
1) Own the responsibility for security breaches instead of blaming others.
2) Regularly update Enhancement Packages (EHP) and Support Package Stacks (SPS) to keep the system secure.
3) Implement proper Segregation of Duties (SODs) to reduce internal fraud risks.
4) Ensure the quality of custom code by integrating coding and quality assurance.
5) Implement SAP Solution Manager – Security Optimization Service (SOS) to check the security of SAP systems.
6) Conduct regular health checks to identify security gaps and areas for improvement.
7) Implement an antivirus scan to protect against computer viruses and malware.
8) Implement re-certification processes to review and deactivate dormant user IDs and roles.
9) Implement additional security measures such as 2-factor authentication (2FA) or multifactor authentication (MFA), geofencing validations, and machine ID validation.
10) Embrace digital transformation to respond quickly to critical security issues
The article also highlights the importance of recognizing the critical importance of securing SAP systems, as many organizations underestimate the risk landscape
It suggests seeking the help of subject matter experts, such as ToggleNow, to implement the right solutions and strategies for ensuring data security in SAP systems.
Link: https://sapinsider.org/articles/10-tips-to-safeguard-your-critical-business-data-in-sap-systems