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22 Aug 2007 | SearchSAP.com

SAP news, tips and expert advice
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Although IT security has been on the radar for quite some time, data breaches and other security-related concerns continue to plague companies. Even Oracle's lawsuit against SAP for "corporate theft" reflects the growing importance of IT security. It shouldn't be surprising, then, that demand for security professionals and security certification pay have been on the rise, according to David Foote of Foote Research LLC. This SearchSAP.com Special Report looks at the latest SAP-related security news and analysis and provides hands-on, technical advice for SAP users.

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  • 'Common Models for Architecting an Enterprise Security Capability': This chapter from 'Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition' covers important questions for those tasked with securing information assets, including the appropriate deployment of valuable resources and dealing with legal compliance.
  • 'Creating a Secure Architecture': This chapter from 'Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition' looks at factors involved in creating a secure network.
  • 'Developing a Higher Security Mind': This chapter from security expert Kevin Day's book 'Inside the Security Mind: Making the Tough Decisions' teaches you how to approach information security the way the top gurus do -- as an art, rather than as a collection of technologies.
  • 'User management and security in SAP environments': This chapter from 'SAP R/3 Handbook, Third Edition' examines why leveraging security technology and a sound security policy are mandatory for successful SAP projects.
  • Security Metrics: 'Visualization': This chapter from 'Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt' looks at how to bridge management's quantitative viewpoint with the nuts-and-bolts approach typically taken by security professionals.

  SAP security tips and expert advice 

  • An automatic business partner relationship: The user who creates a business partner (BP) also needs a BP relationship. Is there a way to automatically define the user with a BP relationship and restrict authorization based on the relationship?
  • Security forecast based on SAP GRC: With the advent of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), jobs could be threatened by automated processes. Our expert predicts security jobs will flourish.
  • Hiding compensation data in SAP BW: One method to encrypt data in SAP BW to protect it from prying eyes.
  • User roles in SAP security: Having too many roles in SAP security can indicate that something is wrong with your security infrastructure.
  • Restricting transaction access based on user profile: Researching what users need to do in their job duties may be the best way to set appropriate security permissions.
  • Using Oracle passwords with SAP: Using Oracle passwords to connect to SAP is not efficient. One expert explains proper password etiquette.
  • Configuring SAP by way of the Internet: This tip provides a definition of SGA, resources for enabling SAP office via the Internet and creating rollback segments.
  • Industry standards for SAP authentication: A rundown of the industry standards for SAP authentications.


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