Less Effort, More Security for SAP Compliance
In an increasingly networked corporate world, the protection of sensitive data and compliance with regulatory requirements are essential, especially in SAP landscapes, which form the backbone of business-critical processes. However, it is in hybrid environments in which cloud and on-premises systems coexist that conventional security concepts reach their limits. This is where cloud-based solutions such as the Xiting Security Platform (XSP) come in: They enable consolidated, automated monitoring of security and compliance requirements while significantly reducing operational effort - with maximum transparency and control.
Complexity of modern SAP landscapes
Modern SAP environments are characterized by a high degree of heterogeneity. In addition to traditional ERP systems, cloud-based solutions such as SAP S/4 Hana Cloud or SuccessFactors are increasingly being used. This diversity brings with it technical and organizational challenges - especially in the areas of authorization management, risk control and license optimization. In practice, this means a high level of manual effort, fragmented security processes and potential compliance risks.
Modern cloud-based solutions meet these challenges with a holistic, scalable approach. They centralize identity and authorization management, automate risk analyses and provide end-to-end governance across system boundaries. The highlight: companies can easily integrate existing SAP and non-SAP applications and thus gain a consolidated view of security-relevant statuses and risks.
Integrated functions such as user recertification, automated SoD (Segregation of Duties) risk analyses and a flexible provisioning framework minimize sources of error and ensure compliance with both internal and external audit requirements. This not only leads to greater security, but also saves significant time and resources.
It is particularly important to emphasize that modern security monitoring dashboards should monitor security-critical events in real time. In combination with an extensive library of security patterns and integration into Siem tools, potential threats can be identified at an early stage and addressed in a targeted manner - a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive security management.
An often overlooked but costly aspect is unused or oversized SAP licenses. XSP, for example, uses the SAP S/4 Hana Trusted Authorization Review (STAR) framework to uncover optimization potential through detailed analyses at user and role level. The result: lower license costs with unchanged system functionality - a clear advantage in times of tight IT budgets.
Thanks to interfaces (connectors) to SAP Access Control (GRC) and various IAM solutions, good cloud-based solutions can be seamlessly integrated into existing system landscapes. Risks and compliance requirements can thus be managed end-to-end across system boundaries - a capability that is a decisive success factor, especially for international companies with complex IT structures.
Sustainable security and compliance
Platforms that combine automation, transparency and scalability not only make security and compliance more efficient, but also more sustainable. For companies, this means less effort, lower costs - and a noticeable gain in security and control.
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