SAP Security is often overlooked in the initial stages of implementation, which can lead to costly retrospective changes. This is just one of the issues discussed by Turnkey's global team, as they address the most common security challenges faced when implementing SAP. 

SAP security is an increasingly specialised area requiring an in-depth understanding of risk and compliance processes and tools. With hybrid environments that integrate cloud and on-premise systems, SAP applications are potentially more open than ever. Today, few systems integrators (SIs) have the skills to safeguard SAP effectively. So engaging a specialist to work alongside an SI, can be a more viable option for SAP customers.

Many SAP customers are facing one of the most challenging migrations ever with their move to SAP S/4 HANA. While SAP’s Intelligent Enterprise will bring more simplicity, flexibility and a better experience to end users, the underlying architecture is more and more complex. Part 1 of this big question explores why SAP customers need to ensure that security is a key focus during an S/4 transformation programme.

In part 2 of the security challenges presented by moving to SAP S/4 HANA, the team look at why many existing security concepts for SAP will need to change. With a more open environment - which combines on-premise, public and private clouds as well as mobile, alongside increasing cyber attacks specifically targeting SAP applications - security approaches will need to adapt significantly.

Many SAP GRC projects are primarily focused on compliance and controlling access to applications. In this video, the team discuss where SAP customers should look next to unlock more value from SAP GRC. The video also explores the role of internal security and risk management teams and the challenge of keeping up with technology advances in GRC.

The costs of security and role remediation can be excessive if not carefully managed. The team discuss why controls should be continuously reviewed, while exploring how automation can help. They also look at how role design can have a major impact on security and the need to minimise complexity in the design itself.

In this video, the team outlines some of the key initiatives SAP customers are running to manage cyber security. A number of areas are covered including the key cyber risks, as well as best practices around cyber strategy, identity management, privilege access management, testing, disaster recovery planning, cyber response and layered security from the SAP database to its key applications.