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SAP Audit Services | SAP Authorization and Security Audit Services | ToggleNo

At ToggleNow, we offer comprehensive audit solutions tailored specifically for SAP, guaranteeing that your SAP systems operate in a well secured stature. We evaluate various areas such as optimization, security, and adherence to industry standards, ensuring your SAP systems are not just compliant but also optimized for efficiency. Our team comprises certified audit professionals adept at navigating the intricacies of SAP systems, equipped with extensive experience in conducting thorough audits. Through our services, we assist businesses like yours in effectively managing risks, enhancing overall performance, and unlocking the maximum value from your investments in SAP.

With a dedicated focus on SAP auditing, we recognize the critical importance of safeguarding your systems. Our team’s proficiency in this niche domain allows us to provide meticulous assessments that go beyond mere compliance, aiming to streamline operations and fortify the integrity of your SAP infrastructure. By partnering with us, you gain access to expert insights, enabling you to make informed decisions, address vulnerabilities, and capitalize on the full potential of your SAP environment

Read more: https://togglenow.com/services/sap-audit-services/

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SAP Business Integrity Screening. What should you know?

SAP Business Integrity Screening

SAP Business Integrity Screening is a tool that helps organizations detect potential risks and compliance issues within their business processes. It is a key component of SAP’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) suite, which provides a range of solutions to help organizations manage risk and ensure compliance with various regulations and standards.

One of the main benefits of SAP Business Integrity Screening is its ability to automate the risk detection process. By integrating with various SAP systems and data sources, it can continuously monitor business transactions and flag any potential risks or issues for further investigation. This can help organizations identify problems before they become more serious and take proactive steps to mitigate any risks..

SAP Business Integrity Screening also provides a range of analytical tools and reporting capabilities, which allow organizations to analyse and understand the risks they face. This includes the ability to create custom risk scenarios, simulate different risk scenarios to understand the potential impacts and create reports to help communicate risk information to relevant stakeholders..

In addition to detecting potential risks, SAP Business Integrity Screening can also help organizations manage and mitigate those risks. It provides a range of tools to help organizations develop and implement risk management plans, as well as tools to monitor the effectiveness of those plans..

Overall, SAP Business Integrity Screening is a powerful tool that can help organizations detect and manage risks and ensure compliance with various regulations and standards. Automating the risk detection process, providing analytical tools, and reporting capabilities, it can help organizations proactively manage risk and ensure the integrity of their business processes..

There are several advantages to using SAP Business Integrity Screening:

Real-time monitoring: SAP Business Integrity Screening can scan millions of transactions and communications per day, helping organizations detect and address potential issues in real time.

Advanced analytics and machine learning: The tool uses advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms to analyse data sources and flag potential violations of legal and ethical standards.

Compliance management: SAP Business Integrity Screening provides detailed reports and dashboards that give organizations visibility into their compliance status and allow them to track progress over time.

Customization: The tool can be customized to meet the specific needs and requirements of different organizations and industries.

Scalability: SAP Business Integrity Screening can handle large volumes of data, making it suitable for organizations of all sizes.

Integration with other SAP solutions: SAP Business Integrity Screening can be easily integrated with other SAP solutions, such as SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba, providing a seamless and consistent experience for users.

Read more: https://togglenow.com/blog/sap-business-integrity-screening/

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Insider attacks - How vulnerable are you to insider threat?

A recent study reveals that ERP systems, including SAP, are more vulnerable to insider attacks

The recent Data breach report by IBM reveals that malicious insiders are equally liable for the data breaches. Many of us think that stolen or compromised credentials are the primary or the most common cause of a data breach.

It is also evident that Insider attacks by these malicious insiders are most common across the ERP systems and pose a potential threat to the organization’s key assets, i.e., data. Here are a few facts:

6 out of 10 data thefts in the past 3 years are by malicious insider attacks, while only 4 are by external threats. 

Nearly half of all data breaches happen in the cloud. It cost $4.24M loss on average for organizations that are on private clouds and $5.02M for organizations in public clouds.

According to the “Insider Threat Report 2022”, insider attacks are a much more significant threat. As far as the security of SAP systems is concerned, insider attacks are by far the greatest problem.

Identifying a malicious insider attacks is a tougher task than an external event

The focus of this blog is on securing the SAP systems. However, ToggleNow has expertise in Oracle GRC and can build Ruleset for other ERP packages as per the customer’s requirement.  

Did you ever think of the potential reasons for malicious insider attacks? If not, here is what you should know:

Unstructured Authorizations are the Primary Culprits

Many of the insider attacks are by employees who cause problems either intentionally, unintentionally, or by mistake.  A recent study reveals that the main reason for unintended security incidents was that the authorizations were granted too generously (Wider authorizations). 

This is a common issue in SAP systems where roles and authorizations are developed ad-hoc and from time to time they are piled up. With the complexity of an ERP system, it is easier for administrators – who do not necessarily have the expertise required to appropriately restrict authorizations – to assign authorizations by way of general role descriptions. This gives wider authorizations. 

Secondly, not auditing the system for non-Dialog users such as communication, system, or service. Malicious insider attacks typically target these IDs, which usually have broader authorizations. It is therefore vital to audit them periodically and set up processes to utilize them correctly.

Third on the list of reasons for security problems is the complexity of the relevant systems. A new way of working has been introduced by Industry 4.0. This is the age of systems communicating with one another. Furthermore, SAP AG acquired many products, including S/4 HANA, C/4 HANA, the SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Ariba, SAP Success Factors, etc. It is crucial to secure not only the systems but also the interfaces since these systems are interconnected. There is a high level of vulnerability in cloud-based systems as well, as previously mentioned.

The latest IBM report indicates that cloud systems are equally vulnerable to attacks. It has been estimated that 45% of breaches have happened in the cloud.

Read more: https://togglenow.com/blog/insider-attacks-to-sap-system/

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SAP HANA DB | 6 Best Tips To Secure HANA Database

How secure your SAP HANA DB is?

To secure SAP HANA DB modern businesses employ a variety of applications such as SAP, etc., to run their business with seamless integrations. These applications contain vast amounts of sensitive business data. Hackers often target databases instead of applications, as many of the enterprises give utmost importance to secure the applications, but not the databases. To prevent possible attacks, comprehensive security processes and configurations are crucial at the database level as well.

There are however differences between database systems when it comes to security. Not all the databases are the same. Some, such as SAP HANA, provide built-in security. Others require you to manage security manually. The purpose of this article is to give you an overview of SAP HANA and its security features. Additionally, you will learn some best practices for securing SAP HANA deployments.

What Is SAP HANA?

It is SAP’s next-generation revolutionary database, built primarily with a column-oriented table structure. Additionally, it uses in-memory storage, storing data in Random Access Memory (RAM). This differs from traditional databases, which tend to use persistent storage like hard drives.

SAP HANA can store and retrieve application data from memory, which functions as a database server. As your data is stored in memory, you can retrieve it much faster than data that is stored on the disk.

With SAP HANA, you can perform a variety of advanced analytics, such as stream analysis, spatial data analysis, and predictive analytics. Additionally, you can use it to transfer data between databases using Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes.

SAP HANA runs in a variety of environments, including on-premises and in the cloud. You can run SAP HANA on Azure, AWS, or GCP.

There are however differences between database systems when it comes to security. Not all the databases are the same. Some, such as SAP HANA, provide built-in security. Others require you to manage security manually. The purpose of this article is to give you an overview of SAP HANA and its security features. Additionally, you will learn some best practices for securing SAP HANA deployments.

Risks with SAP HANA database

SAP HANA DB are vulnerable to a variety of risks, including:

Web applications – Internet access leaves systems more vulnerable due to the requirement for open traffic flow. Since SAP HANA supports integration to third party application, reporting tools, and IDE environments, it is vulnerable to code injection and cross-site scripting attacks. These attacks involve inserting malicious scripts or commands through user input.

RAM scraping – Viruses or malware run within SAP HANA’s memory are used to infect your systems. Since memory is ephemeral, it is difficult to track these risks. Also, in-memory processes cannot be encrypted since it would degrade performance, so attacks are difficult to stop.

Read more: https://togglenow.com/blog/tips-to-secure-sap-hana-db/

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Why Security Optimization important? Secure Your SAP System

Security Optimization as a Service Portfolio is the right solution to prevent a full downtime and costly security incidents by analyzing high-risk violations and taking security measures proactively.

Read through this Portfolio article from SAP that details what it can do for you.

By using Security Optimization Service, you can avoid business interruptions and ensure that the security aspect of SAP solutions is managed properly, reducing risk. As a result of this service, you will be able to concentrate on your daily business requirements instead of spending time handling the complexities of security maintenance. The advantages are:

Decrease the risk of a system intrusion

Ensure the confidentiality of your business data

Ensure the authenticity of your users

Substantially reduce the risk of costly downtime due to wrong user interaction

Where to start?

The EarlyWatch Alert (EWA) report is the most comprehensive snapshot of your SAP systems. The Security section gives you a detailed analysis, more accurate information to keep your SAP systems protected along with the root cause analysis of various findings.

Refer to the SAP note # 863362 to know more about the security checks in the EWA report. Incase if the EWA report generation is not yet configured, refer to SAP note # 2282944 (EarlyWatch Alert: Solution Manager 7.2 how to set up/configure EWA reports or add email recipients) that details the steps to configure.

Should you need help setting up the Solution Manager, our experts can create a SolMan system and set up the EWA configuration in just 10 to 15 days.

Is EarlyWatch (EWA) report itself is enough?

Certainly not. While EWA gives you a snapshot of your system, Solution Manager has lot many features that could help you to safeguard your SAP system. Experts recommend implementing additional tools like the Security Optimization Service, System Recommendations configuration in Solution Manager, or Change Diagnostics and Configuration Validation, also called as E2E Change Analysis and Change Reporting and Configuration Validation in Solution Manager.

These tools can be configured easily that adds an additional layer of security.

Great. Will this be sufficient for me to keep my system secure?

May be not. No solution can give you 100% gurantee. Monitoring the systems against the Security baseline is much important and is a contineous activity. In addition to utilizing the standard Security baselines by SAP, experts recommend to use additional applications such as SAP GRC Process Control, Risk Management etc.,

ToggleNow boasts an easy-to-use reporting application called GAMS360. It provides 100+ baseline reports for review, so it’s easy to spot problems as they arise. Further, the system trigger alerts for immediate review by the system owners/controllers.

Can these tools help me to protect my SAP systems completely?

Are these tools capable enough to detect and stop all sorts of risks associated with my SAP systems?

There are a variety of ways to protect your SAP systems. As mentioned, no single tool/product can make your SAP system free from risks. Incase if you have an authorization setup built a decade ago, uou may also need to consider an SAP Security Engagement which will provide you with an expert-guided analysis and approach for your SAP landscape.

ToggleNow enables its customers to leverage their business processes and streamline their security measures as part of the SAP Digital Transformation program.

One that will help you to discover the ASIS and derive a TOBE Roadmap. Second, that will identify the various processes where automation can be implemented quickly.

We take the EarlyWatch report as the baseline and also run various scripts to extract the current status of the system. This will be our starting point to offer detailed services mainly around Security Optimization.

Combining the results of the initial discovery, the security policy of the company, and the subject matter expertise, we define the SAP Security Baseline and make the necessary tweaks in the application, and the tools selected.

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SAP Cybersecurity Operations and Response Services | ToggleNow

In today’s digital landscape, the security of your data and systems is paramount. Our mission is to provide you with robust, comprehensive cybersecurity solutions & services that protect your SAP infrastructure from evolving threats.

With a team of seasoned cybersecurity experts, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization. From compliance analytic services to real-time threat monitoring to advanced encryption and compliance management, we ensure that your SAP environment remains secure, resilient, and compliant with industry standards.

Explore our services and discover how we can help you achieve a secure and reliable SAP landscape, empowering your business to thrive in a secure digital world. Your security is our priority, and we are committed to delivering exceptional protection and peace of mind.

Read more: https://togglenow.com/services/sap-cybersecurity-services/

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SAP Cybersecurity Operations and Response Services | ToggleNow

In today’s digital landscape, the security of your data and systems is paramount. Our mission is to provide you with robust, comprehensive cybersecurity solutions & services that protect your SAP infrastructure from evolving threats.

With a team of seasoned cybersecurity experts, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization. From compliance analytic services to real-time threat monitoring to advanced encryption and compliance management, we ensure that your SAP environment remains secure, resilient, and compliant with industry standards.

Explore our services and discover how we can help you achieve a secure and reliable SAP landscape, empowering your business to thrive in a secure digital world. Your security is our priority, and we are committed to delivering exceptional protection and peace of mind.

Read more: https://togglenow.com/services/sap-cybersecurity-services/

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SAP Cybersecurity Operations and Response Services | ToggleNow

In today’s digital landscape, the security of your data and systems is paramount. Our mission is to provide you with robust, comprehensive cybersecurity solutions & services that protect your SAP infrastructure from evolving threats.

With a team of seasoned cybersecurity experts, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization. From compliance analytic services to real-time threat monitoring to advanced encryption and compliance management, we ensure that your SAP environment remains secure, resilient, and compliant with industry standards.

Explore our services and discover how we can help you achieve a secure and reliable SAP landscape, empowering your business to thrive in a secure digital world. Your security is our priority, and we are committed to delivering exceptional protection and peace of mind.

Read more: https://togglenow.com/services/sap-cybersecurity-services/