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SAP enables utility transformation
The Smart Grid promises to revolutionize the utilities marketplace. SAP is working with big names in the industry to prepare the infrastructure. Q&A
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On The Spot: Mario Linkies on SAP security
This month Mario Linkies answers all of your SAP security questions. On The Spot
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Chapter 4: 'Technical Exercises'
As an integral part of end-to-end process integration, this book provides both experienced and new SAP XI developers with a detailed overview of the functions and usage options of the SAP Exchange Infrastructure. Book Chapter
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SAP security: Special Report
Security is an increasingly important consideration for SAP customers and professionals. This SearchSAP.com Special Report provides the latest news, analysis and tips on SAP-related security issues. Special Report
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Chapter 107: 'Common Models for Architecting an Enterprise Security Capability'
This book covers questions important to those tasked with securing information assets including the appropriate deployment of valuable resources as well as dealing with legal compliance, investigations and ethics. The book also explores topics such a... Book Chapter
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Security Metrics, chapter 6: 'Visualization'
Security Metrics successfully bridges management's quantitative viewpoint with the nuts-and-bolts approach typically taken by security professionals. It brings together expert solutions drawn from Jaquith's extensive consulting work in the software, ... Book Chapter
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Chapter 5: 'Developing a Higher Security Mind'
In this book security expert Kevin Day teaches you how to approach information security the way the top gurus do—as an art, rather than a collection of technologies. By applying this discipline, your solutions will be more secure and less burde... Book Chapter
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Chapter of the month -- July 2006
Looking for information on how to keep your system safe, compliant and unappealing to hackers? Then this book, fresh off the press, might be of interest to you. This chapter explains IT security concepts for SAP Enterprise Portal in the Global Securi... Chapter of the Month
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Securing Web Services with Java
This chapter of the book Building Web Services with Java examines security basics, Web services-specific security, trust, security policies, enterprise security, authorization, security services and J2EE security. Book Excerpt
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10. What tables make up the majority of the user master records?
Learn the response to the tenth question in SearchSAP.com's exclusive security quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information. Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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SAP TechEd 2011 Special Report
The SAP TechEd 2011 IT conference guide highlights the latest news and events from the SAP TechEd conference in Las Vegas. Special Report | 12 Sep 2011
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SAP acquires security software capabilities from Swiss firm
SAP’s acquisition of Secude means that users will no longer have to go to third-party vendors for secure login and enterprise sign-on capabilities. News | 12 Jan 2011
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BusinessObjects security flaw left users vulnerable to attack
SAP says it has addressed a flaw within BusinessObjects that hackers could have used to gain control of the application. News | 15 Dec 2010
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The top SAP advice from the experts in 2009
Curious what other SAP customers are looking for advice on? Check out the most popular expert answers of 2009. Article | 23 Dec 2009
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SAP TechEd 2009 Phoenix: SearchSAP.com Special Report
This special report on SAP TechEd 2009 compiles information from SAP's annual event for hands-on SAP training and SAP technical information. Get ready for SAP TechEd 2009 Phoenix by checking out SearchSAP.com's in-depth resources on each conference t... Article | 16 Sep 2009
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Cisco and SAP integrate technologies to create data privacy application
SAP and Cisco have teamed up on a composite data privacy application, which some analysts think may foretell more consolidation in this market. Article | 16 Oct 2008
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Transferring R/3 Admin skills to SAP NetWeaver
In the brave new world of fractured SAP solutions, what's a Basis person to do? Learn how to transfer all those R/3 admin skills over to SAP NetWeaver. Article | 30 Jun 2008
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Oracle and SAP square off on application security
Experts size up Oracle's and SAP's different takes on identity and access management while gauging the biggest threats to application security. Article | 25 Sep 2007
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Podcast: SOA and Web services security for SAP and Oracle
SAP and Oracle have been touting the benefits of service-oriented architecture (SOA), but SOA comes with some unique security risks. This podcast discusses SOA security issues and how SAP and Oracle are addressing them with Jason Bloomberg of Zapthin... Article | 20 Mar 2007
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Mobile policies: Secure your corporate data with acceptable use policies
We've recently seen many high-profile incidents regarding potentially compromised data on stolen notebooks. In this tip, Craig Mathias explains why IT managers need to take a very proactive look not just at the technologies of mobile computing, but a... Article | 31 Oct 2006
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SAP security tutorial: Top 10 SAP security implementation steps
Implementing SAP software securely isn't only the job of SAP specialists; the entire IT department has a role to play. Learn the top ten steps to a secure SAP implementation. Tip
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Easier maintenance of output types, procedures, conditions, etc.
To shorten the time it takes to maintain output types, procedures, conditions, etc., add NACE to your shortcuts. Tip
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Security buying in five easy steps
Choosing a security product or service is not rocket science. But you can save money, reduce stress and have VARS competing for you if you follow these simple steps. Tip
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Managed security services: What's right for you?
Outsourcing security is not for every SMB. Thorough evaluation of your systems and IT needs help determine if managed security service providers are the right fit for your IT organization. Tip
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Nmap Technical Guide
By now, most infosec pros have heard of Nmap, and most would agree that even though the popular freeware tool is invaluable, installing, configuring and running it in the enterprise is no easy task. With that in mind, SearchSecurity.com, in collabora... Tip
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Privacy and your offshore operations
Most companies are used to considering the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley and Gramm-Leach-Bliley on their domestic operations, but thinking about security and privacy offshore is just as important. Contributor Joel Dubin explains how to ensure techni... Tip
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SAP NetWeaver 2004s kernel updates explained -- Part II
In the final part of a two-part series, SDN contributer Storm Archer III walks through processes for advanced kernel updates for scenarios like Java and Unix. Tip
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SAP NetWeaver 2004s kernel updates explained -- Part I
Learn what SAP kernels do for your SAP systems, where to get them and what factors to consider when applying one in this tip by SDN contributing member Storm Archer III. Tip
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Email retention policy: A step-by-step approach
Bill Tolson outlines the steps you should take to create an effective records retention policy for your organization's email. Tip
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Data destruction
How often do we hear about sensitive data falling into the wrong hands? And that data is usually on laptops, imagine the embarrassment if that data was found on something that was thrown away? Contributor Brien Posey explains the need for proper data... Tip
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Granting user access to cost centers through SAP authorization objects
A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know how to grant a user access to cost centers, as well as access to one cost element across all cost centers. Ask the Expert
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How to stop SAP users from displaying SAP HR tables content
Learn how to stop SAP users from displaying HR table contents in an SAP table without restricting access to an SE16N transaction. Ask the Expert
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Locating user email addresses in SAP SU01 transaction code
A SearchSAP.com reader who stores user email addresses within the SAP SU01 transaction code and wants to know where to locate the data. Ask the Expert
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How to map multiple SAP roles and profiles
Discover tips for mapping SAP roles and profiles, including how to map multiple SAP profiles to a single derived role, and why a second profile is generated when a large role has too many authorizations for one profile. Ask the Expert
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Viewing SAP transaction codes and profiles
An administrator is looking for a way to see what profiles belong to a particular T-Code. Ask the Expert
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Managing SAP user access and password expirations
An administrator user wants to know where to set SAP user login passwords and set time limits on sessions and password expiration dates. Ask the Expert
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Can SAP developer include authority check for S_TCODE in a called transaction?
An administrator wants to know if there is a way to run an authority check in a transaction code without having to add it in in S_TCODE. Ask the Expert
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Job prospects in SAP security
Job prospects in SAP security Ask the Expert
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SAP administration information for a Basis interview
Where can I find information about SAP administration? I have a Basis interview soon. Ask the Expert
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Restricting sales document assignments by sales area
In PFCG I have created a single role to manage the services order by plant. In the transaction IW32 I would like to restrict the sales document assignment by sales area. Which authorization object can do that? Can I define my single role without a us... Ask the Expert
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SAP TechEd 2011 Special Report
The SAP TechEd 2011 IT conference guide highlights the latest news and events from the SAP TechEd conference in Las Vegas. Special Report
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SAP security tutorial: Top 10 SAP security implementation steps
Implementing SAP software securely isn't only the job of SAP specialists; the entire IT department has a role to play. Learn the top ten steps to a secure SAP implementation. Tip
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SAP acquires security software capabilities from Swiss firm
SAP’s acquisition of Secude means that users will no longer have to go to third-party vendors for secure login and enterprise sign-on capabilities. News
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BusinessObjects security flaw left users vulnerable to attack
SAP says it has addressed a flaw within BusinessObjects that hackers could have used to gain control of the application. News
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Granting user access to cost centers through SAP authorization objects
A SearchSAP.com reader wants to know how to grant a user access to cost centers, as well as access to one cost element across all cost centers. Ask the Expert
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The top SAP advice from the experts in 2009
Curious what other SAP customers are looking for advice on? Check out the most popular expert answers of 2009. Article
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SAP TechEd 2009 Phoenix: SearchSAP.com Special Report
This special report on SAP TechEd 2009 compiles information from SAP's annual event for hands-on SAP training and SAP technical information. Get ready for SAP TechEd 2009 Phoenix by checking out SearchSAP.com's in-depth resources on each conference t... Article
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How to stop SAP users from displaying SAP HR tables content
Learn how to stop SAP users from displaying HR table contents in an SAP table without restricting access to an SE16N transaction. Ask the Expert
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Locating user email addresses in SAP SU01 transaction code
A SearchSAP.com reader who stores user email addresses within the SAP SU01 transaction code and wants to know where to locate the data. Ask the Expert
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How to map multiple SAP roles and profiles
Discover tips for mapping SAP roles and profiles, including how to map multiple SAP profiles to a single derived role, and why a second profile is generated when a large role has too many authorizations for one profile. Ask the Expert
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Learn how to make your SAP infrastructure more secure with information about data protection, authentication and performing SAP authorizations, password policies, identity and access management, SAP flaws, data breaches, audits.