Today we address a topic of great importance to every organisation using SAP systems - SAP Security Baseline. This is a set of security principles and requirements essential for implementing a SAP system within an organisation.
What is SAP Security Baseline?
SAP Security Baseline is a set of security requirements that should ideally be met before the implementation of SAP systems, although in practice this set is often developed while the system is already in use. Security Baseline enables an organisation to define appropriate security requirements in a straightforward way. For example, systems with special configurations require additional risk analysis to ensure that potential threats are identified and eliminated in good time.
How can SNOK help in preparing a SAP Security Baseline?
At SNOK, we understand how important the security of SAP systems is. That is why we offer services to help prepare a SAP Security Baseline tailored to the specific requirements of the client and its security department. We also work closely with business departments to ensure that our activities do not hinder innovative work.
How do we create a SAP Security Baseline?
Creating a SAP Security Baseline begins with comparing the current security configuration of SAP systems against the software vendor’s recommendations, drawing on the security chapter of Early Watch Alert reports and/or the SAP Security Optimization Service. Then, based on key decisions taken by the organisation, general security policies and company-specific protocols, we develop guidelines and requirements specific to the SAP system.
We then create a company-specific SAP Security Baseline, drawing on SAP’s recommendations, including SAP Security Best Practices and internal resources. All regulations are subsequently documented, forming a unified guide to the security of SAP systems.
Why is SAP Security Baseline so important?
SAP Security Baseline is extremely important because it helps to effectively verify SAP systems, ensuring they comply with cybersecurity guidelines and principles. This makes it possible to obtain a comprehensive overview of components such as security configuration or critical authorisations.
What does the SAP Security Baseline template contain?
SAP publishes a document template containing all the points of the SAP Security Baseline specific to an organisation, which facilitates quick reference. This template includes all the requirements and threshold values of security parameters recommended by SAP. In addition, using the SecurityBridge product can largely automate the entire process of Security Baseline oversight and monitoring.
Product-specific SAP Security Baselines
An important aspect of security management in SAP systems is the creation of specific SAP Security Baselines for different SAP products and tools. Each SAP product, in particular the NetWeaver platform, the ABAP stack or products from the SAP Business Objects family, has its own unique characteristics and security requirements. It is therefore worthwhile creating a dedicated SAP Security Baseline for each one, to ensure the highest level of security.
For example, a SAP Security Baseline for the ABAP stack may focus on securing application programming interfaces (APIs), managing user authorisations and protecting data. A SAP Security Baseline for the NetWeaver platform, on the other hand, may focus on securing communication between the platform’s various components, managing identities and access, and protecting data stored and processed by the platform.
Similarly, for Business Objects products, a SAP Security Baseline may focus on securing access to reports and data, managing user authorisations, and securing communication between SAP BusinessObjects and external systems.
In the context of new solutions such as RISE with SAP and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), creating dedicated SAP Security Baselines is likewise essential. These new platforms and solutions have their own unique characteristics and security requirements, which must be taken into account when developing a SAP Security Baseline.
Creating specific SAP Security Baselines for different SAP products not only increases the level of security, but also helps organisations better understand and manage the risks associated with each of these products. At SNOK, we are ready to help create and implement these specific SAP Security Baselines, tailored to your organisation’s individual needs.
Please contact us at SNOK if you would like to learn more about how we can help your organisation prepare and implement a SAP Security Baseline. The security of SAP systems is our passion, and we would be pleased to help secure your systems.