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Imagine your SAP system as a bustling metropolis, buzzing with transactions and data flows. But beneath the surface lurks a hidden element – internal controls, the silent guardians ensuring everything runs smoothly and securely. Unfortunately, managing these controls can feel like juggling an octopus on a unicycle – a tangled mess of documentation, manual tasks, and…

Are you tired of the constant scramble to keep your software updated? Juggling manual patch downloads, installations, and testing across dozens (or even hundreds) of devices can be a nightmare. Missed patches create security vulnerabilities, leaving your systems open to cyberattacks that can disrupt operations, steal data, and damage your reputation. This is where automated…

Last month, Kuppinger Cole, a globally recognized analyst organization, took a closer look at Pathlock’s Cybersecurity Application Controls (CAC) product in a detailed Executive View report. Known for their impartial and thorough assessments, Kuppinger Cole’s review takes a deep dive into Pathlock CAC’s key features across various modules, helping paint a clear picture of the…

The current regulatory compliance and cyber threat landscape is constantly shifting. Coupled with digital transformation projects like S/4HANA migrations, protecting sensitive data within SAP systems is more paramount than ever before. To secure sensitive SAP data effectively, organizations must implement data-centric security controls like Dynamic Data Masking in SAP. Why is Data Masking Used? Data…

Dear Compliance Administrator, If you’re reading this, chances are you’re somewhere in the throes of a SOX audit – or facing the looming dread of one. Let’s be honest: SOX preparation without the right tools is an uphill battle. The weight of manual processes, endless data wrangling, and the desperate pursuit of timely reviews can…

SAP published ten new and two updated Security Notes for April 2024 Patch Tuesday. Compared to March’s SAP Security Patch Day release, this month’s release contains the same number of patches. However, there are no HotNews notes for April. Although there are no new HotNews notes, this month’s release includes some very important updates. Three…

As applications, processes, and workflows become increasingly data-dependent, protecting that data becomes paramount. The information in question could range from personal data like social security records and medical histories to strategic business plans and financial data like employee banking and payroll information. Data access control is not just a guard against data breaches and cyber-attacks;…

Migrating to the cloud and keeping pace with technological advancements are exciting, but they also expand your attack surface. Among the most coveted targets for cybercriminals are critical business systems like SAP, which house large amounts of sensitive data vital to organizational operations – the crown jewels of your business. Valuable Data is the Target…

Access provisioning is the process of granting and managing users’ access to different applications, data, systems, and resources within an organization. This task is crucial for security, productivity, and compliance requirements. As simple as it may seem, access provisioning often turns out to be a complex process. The essential balance to strike is between empowering…