E3 Category: IT-Security Kolumne

The rising number of cyberattacks is significantly increasing the demand for resources. In order to optimize these and expand the talent pool, companies need to find intelligent methods during the current talent shortage.

Current cyber threats such as ransomware jeopardize entire operations by encrypting data and systems. This can lead to a super-GAU if companies are reliant on real-time analysis.

As many readers will already be aware, securing the SAP gateway is crucial for the security of SAP systems. But what can happen if the gateway is configured incorrectly or insecurely?

Cyberattacks on SAP systems and operational technology (OT) can have devastating consequences for companies: from delays in operations to the shutdown of all processes. The following tricks help to ward off hackers.

The good news: The productive SAP systems survived all the auditors' checks and drove the penetration testers to despair. And then: An attacker hijacked the highly secure system.

The security precautions that IT organizations have taken are not sufficient at the back and front. The measures taken so far simply do not lead to sufficient resilience

More and more public authorities and companies are taking the plunge into the cloud. However, successful and sustainable digitization with the help of cloud computing cannot work without a cloud strategy including GRC management.

Defending against cyberattacks on SAP systems means more than just protecting the ERP system alone. The threat potential of networked companies and hybrid SAP landscapes requires a holistic approach.

Phishing attacks are among the greatest threats to IT security. A targeted reduction of the vulnerabilities that cybercriminals use to gain access to their victim's system is called for.

SAP is part of the indispensable basic IT equipment for many companies because it is absolutely essential for smooth business operations and trouble-free production. But why don't companies protect their SAP systems properly?

SAP systems are business-critical. Data volumes are growing steadily, and threats and compliance requirements are increasing, making optimal backup, fast recovery, and efficient data management increasingly important.

According to estimates, over 50,000 S/4 Hana conversion projects are due to take place in Germany alone in the next few years due to the upcoming end of support. There are also some challenges in the area of data backup.