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Featured Topic:	Securing SAP

Last Updated: Aug 11, 2005

Securing SAP is one project that should be a priority. Especially now, when so many of you are looking towards web-enablement. We have assembled tons of advice, tips and links to guide you through the maze of security solutions.	>>	Our sister site- searchSecurity.com
	>>	Ask our security expert for help (Eric Kang of SAP America, Inc.)


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>>	Security TIP :Security is an important issue for all Internet scenarios.
>>	Authentication and single sign-on TIP :With SAP's SNC option, you can switch off passwords and achieve Single Sign-On from a separate security infrastructure.
>>	Securing an SAP system network TIP :A firewall between the intranet and Internet is a good idea, but did you know that you need barriers inside the network?
>>	Authentication and single sign-on TIP :With SAP's SNC option, you can switch off passwords and achieve Single Sign-On from a separate security infrastructure.
>>	One-way hash encrypting/decrypting TIP :This program encrypts and decrypts a string using an 8 byte strong one-way-hash like encrypting method.
>>	Protect SAP against hackers using word attack/dictionary methods TIP :This program uses UNIX hacking dictionary (CRACK) as input & filters and varies the words based upon SAP password rules.
>>	ITS and security ASK THE EXPERTS : We are in the process of getting ITS up and running for our R/3 system. Can you give us any tips on security in terms of ...
>>	Integrate SAP SSO with external authentication servers ASK THE EXPERTS : Can SAP SSO be integrated with external authentication servers?

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