SAP Cybersecurity for CISO
SAP Cybersecurity for CISO

Author: Alexander Polyakov

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-17

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781980531043

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This book is intended for every CISO or security manager who wants to be sure in the security of his or her "crown jewels" namely Enterprise Business applications and ERP systems. If you did not hear about SAP or its cybersecurity aspects, this book is also for you. Interest in SAP security is skyrocketing and the main factor driving this concernment is a plethora of cyberattacks. As SAP systems enable all the critical business processes from procurement, payment and transport to human resources management, product management and financial planning, all data stored in SAP systems can be used in espionage, sabotage or fraud. As an example, breaches revealed in the SAP system of USIS, a government contractor, are resulted in the company's bankruptcy. Analysts from Gartner, IDC, 451 Research, KuppingerCole and Quocirca agreed on the significance of ERP security tests and lack of this functionality in traditional tools. Indeed, Gartner added Business Application Security to the Hype Cycle of Application Security in 2017 since an innovative niche, and top consulting companies have already included ERP security services in the portfolio. Are you prepared for changes and do you have qualified expertise and stable processes to address ERP security market?This book incorporates 10 years of SAP cybersecurity history. It starts with the history of SAP cybersecurity and answers to questions why and how SAP cybersecurity differs from IT security. Then the most critical risks for organizations are described. You will be able to catch the details of all SAP systems such as ABAP or HANA and their vulnerabilities supported by the real-life examples of attacks on SAP systems. Finally, the book provides guidelines on establishing processes to secure SAP systems from different angles including secure development, SoD, vulnerability management, threat detection, and anomaly user behavior.The end of this book contains an Appendix with SAP Cybersecurity Framework, a guide to SAP security that implements Gartner's approach to adaptive security architecture in ERP security realm describing four categories of SAP protection processes: predictive, preventive, detective and responsive. The Framework articulates 20 critical areas of actions, describes the desired outcomes and provides a three-step approach to succeed in each area of ERP security. The Framework is a perfect step-by-step guide on operationalizing SAP cybersecurity.

A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity in SAP
A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity in SAP

Author: Julie Hallett

Publisher: Espresso Tutorials GmbH

Published: 2021-02-04

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 3960125372

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SAP environments are internally integrated with, and through, cloud and hybrid cloud solutions. This interconnection, both within and external to the firewall, creates a level of vulnerability that, if exploited, could compromise a company’s intellectual property, employee and supplier information, and trade secrets. This book breaks down the application of cybersecurity, as it applies to SAP, into actionable items that can be communicated and implemented into existing security frameworks. You will understand why cybersecurity applies to SAP, how it integrates with cybersecurity Initiatives within an organization, and how to implement a security framework within SAP. This expertly written guide provides a targeted cybersecurity education for SAP managers, architects, and security practitioners. The author explores the technical aspects of implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures using existing tools and available SAP modules. Readers will gain a solid understanding of what a cybersecurity program does, what security frameworks are used for, how to assess and understand risk, and how to apply mitigating controls. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, this book covers: - Cyber risk in the SAP landscape - How to harden security - Cybersecurity risk management programs in SA - Risk mitigation for threats

A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Governance for SAP
A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Governance for SAP

Author: Juliet Hallett

Publisher: Espresso Tutorials GmbH

Published: 2023-11-24

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 3960122624

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There is a lot of misunderstanding about how to apply cybersecurity principles to SAP software. Management expects that the SAP security team is prepared to implement a full cybersecurity project to integrate SAP software into a new or existing company cybersecurity program. It’s not that simple. This book provides a practical entry point to cybersecurity governance that is easy for an SAP team to understand and use. It breaks the complex subject of SAP cybersecurity governance down into simplified language, accelerating your efforts by drawing direct correlation to the work already done for financial audit compliance. Build a practical framework for creating a cyber risk ruleset in SAP GRC 12.0, including SOX, CMMC, and NIST controls. Learn how to plan a project to implement a cyber framework for your SAP landscape. Explore controls and how to create control statements, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) statements for remediating deficiencies, and how to document con- trols that are not applicable. The best controls in the world will not lead to a successful audit without the evidence to back them up. Learn about evidence management best practices, including evidence requirements, how reviews should be conducted, who should sign off on review evidence, and how this evidence should be retained. - Introduction to cybersecurity framework compliance for SAP software - SAP-centric deep dive into controls - How to create a cyber risk ruleset in SAP GRC - Implementing a cyber framework for your SAP landscape

A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Governance for SAP
A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Governance for SAP

Author: Sarah Hallett Reeves

Publisher: Espresso Tutorials Gmbh

Published: 2023-11-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783960122654

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There is a lot of misunderstanding about how to apply cybersecurity principles to SAP software. Management expects that the SAP security team is prepared to implement a full cybersecurity project to integrate SAP software into a new or existing company cybersecurity program. It's not that simple. This book provides a practical entry point to cybersecurity governance that is easy for an SAP team to understand and use. It breaks the complex subject of SAP cybersecurity governance down into simplified language, accelerating your efforts by drawing direct correlation to the work already done for financial audit compliance. Build a practical framework for creating a cyber risk ruleset in SAP GRC 12.0, including SOX, CMMC, and NIST controls. Learn how to plan a project to implement a cyber framework for your SAP landscape. Explore controls and how to create control statements, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) statements for remediating deficiencies, and how to document con- trols that are not applicable. The best controls in the world will not lead to a successful audit without the evidence to back them up. Learn about evidence management best practices, including evidence requirements, how reviews should be conducted, who should sign off on review evidence, and how this evidence should be retained. Introduction to cybersecurity framework compliance for SAP software SAP-centric deep dive into controls How to create a cyber risk ruleset in SAP GRC Implementing a cyber framework for your SAP landscape

The CISO’s Transformation
The CISO’s Transformation

Author: Raj Badhwar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 3030814122

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The first section of this book addresses the evolution of CISO (chief information security officer) leadership, with the most mature CISOs combining strong business and technical leadership skills. CISOs can now add significant value when they possess an advanced understanding of cutting-edge security technologies to address the risks from the nearly universal operational dependence of enterprises on the cloud, the Internet, hybrid networks, and third-party technologies demonstrated in this book. In our new cyber threat-saturated world, CISOs have begun to show their market value. Wall Street is more likely to reward companies with good cybersecurity track records with higher stock valuations. To ensure that security is always a foremost concern in business decisions, CISOs should have a seat on corporate boards, and CISOs should be involved from beginning to end in the process of adopting enterprise technologies. The second and third sections of this book focus on building strong security teams, and exercising prudence in cybersecurity. CISOs can foster cultures of respect through careful consideration of the biases inherent in the socio-linguistic frameworks shaping our workplace language and through the cultivation of cyber exceptionalism. CISOs should leave no stone unturned in seeking out people with unique abilities, skills, and experience, and encourage career planning and development, in order to build and retain a strong talent pool. The lessons of the breach of physical security at the US Capitol, the hack back trend, and CISO legal liability stemming from network and data breaches all reveal the importance of good judgment and the necessity of taking proactive stances on preventative measures. This book will target security and IT engineers, administrators and developers, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and CFOs. Risk personnel, CROs, IT, security auditors and security researchers will also find this book useful.

The CISO Evolution
The CISO Evolution

Author: Matthew K. Sharp

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-01-26

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1119782481

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Learn to effectively deliver business aligned cybersecurity outcomes In The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives, information security experts Matthew K. Sharp and Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros deliver an insightful and practical resource to help cybersecurity professionals develop the skills they need to effectively communicate with senior management and boards. They assert business aligned cybersecurity is crucial and demonstrate how business acumen is being put into action to deliver meaningful business outcomes. The authors use illustrative stories to show professionals how to establish an executive presence and avoid the most common pitfalls experienced by technology experts when speaking and presenting to executives. The book will show you how to: Inspire trust in senior business leaders by properly aligning and setting expectations around risk appetite and capital allocation Properly characterize the indispensable role of cybersecurity in your company’s overall strategic plan Acquire the necessary funding and resources for your company’s cybersecurity program and avoid the stress and anxiety that comes with underfunding Perfect for security and risk professionals, IT auditors, and risk managers looking for effective strategies to communicate cybersecurity concepts and ideas to business professionals without a background in technology. The CISO Evolution is also a must-read resource for business executives, managers, and leaders hoping to improve the quality of dialogue with their cybersecurity leaders.

Beginner`s Guide to SAP Security and Authorizations
Beginner`s Guide to SAP Security and Authorizations

Author: Tracy Juran

Publisher: Espresso Tutorials GmbH

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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SAP has a wide range of built-in functionality to meet various security requirements, including network protection, data protection, and SAP authorizations. This book will focus on the application of SAP authorizations and how user access can be limited by transaction codes, organizational levels, field values, etc. Explore the basic architecture of SAP Security and Authorizations, including user master records, roles, profiles, authorization object classes, authorization objects, and authorization fields. Dive into how to create user profiles and assign roles. Get tips on leveraging the profile generator transaction, PFCG. Obtain valuable tools and tables for identifying user master records and role and authorization information. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, the author brings readers new to SAP Security and Authorizations up to speed. - Basic architecture of SAP Security and Authorizations - GRC Access Control introduction - User profile creation and role assignments - Common security and authorization pain point troubleshooting

SAP Security Configuration and Deployment
SAP Security Configuration and Deployment

Author: Joey Hirao

Publisher: Syngress

Published: 2008-11-18

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 0080570011

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Throughout the world, high-profile large organizations (aerospace and defense, automotive, banking, chemicals, financial service providers, healthcare, high tech, insurance, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, retail, telecommunications, and utilities) and governments are using SAP software to process their most mission-critical, highly sensitive data. With more than 100,000 installations, SAP is the world's largest enterprise software company and the world's third largest independent software supplier overall. Despite this widespread use, there have been very few books written on SAP implementation and security, despite a great deal of interest. (There are 220,000 members in an on-line SAP 'community' seeking information, ideas and tools on the IT Toolbox Website alone.) Managing SAP user authentication and authorizations is becoming more complex than ever, as there are more and more SAP products involved that have very different access issues. It's a complex area that requires focused expertise.This book is designed for these network and systems administrator who deal with the complexity of having to make judgmental decisions regarding enormously complicated and technical data in the SAP landscape, as well as pay attention to new compliance rules and security regulations.Most SAP users experience significant challenges when trying to manage and mitigate the risks in existing or new security solutions and usually end up facing repetitive, expensive re-work and perpetuated compliance challenges. This book is designed to help them properly and efficiently manage these challenges on an ongoing basis. It aims to remove the 'Black Box' mystique that surrounds SAP security. - The most comprehensive coverage of the essentials of SAP security currently available: risk and control management, identity and access management, data protection and privacy, corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance - This book contains information about SAP security that is not available anywhere else to help the reader avoid the "gotchas" that may leave them vulnerable during times of upgrade or other system changes - Companion Web site provides custom SAP scripts, which readers can download to install, configure and troubleshoot SAP

The CISO Journey
The CISO Journey

Author: Eugene M Fredriksen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-03-16

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1351999869

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The book takes readers though a series of security and risk discussions based on real-life experiences. While the experience story may not be technical, it will relate specifically to a value or skill critical to being a successful CISO. The core content is organized into ten major chapters, each relating to a "Rule of Information Security" developed through a career of real life experiences. The elements are selected to accelerate the development of CISO skills critical to success. Each segments clearly calls out lessons learned and skills to be developed. The last segment of the book addresses presenting security to senior execs and board members, and provides sample content and materials.