Author: Thomas Tiede, IBS

With SAP Hana XSA, different deployments are possible within a single Hana database. Various security criteria must be observed so that application development can be authorized according to requirements.

Migration to S/4 Hana is on the agenda for everyone who uses SAP ERP. Such a migration is a complex project in which the authorization concept must also be adapted.

In security concepts for productive SAP systems, often only the production client is considered. However, the other clients, especially client 000, must also be included in the security consideration.

The use of a Hana database requires a legally compliant configuration of the log components. But how can a concept for this be created and technically implemented before productive use?

Cyber security has continued to grow in importance in recent years. The reason for this is the current threat situation. It is estimated that there are 45 million cyber attacks worldwide per year, or 85 attacks per minute.

SAP regularly expands the functional scope of its products, also with regard to security components. Staying "up to date" is essential here, as the fundamental security of SAP systems depends on it.

With the Hana database, SAP has created a new dimension with regard to the security of SAP systems.