Why Your SAP Know-How Isn’t Enough Anymore

SAP landscapes are complex and require a dedicated security strategy. Effective protection involves collaboration across three lines of defense and internal expertise. Building a proactive security culture is essential to address root problems and ensure that processes, controls, and technology are optimized for long-term security.

Andrea

5/8/20242 min leer

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Two people are seated in front of a laptop screen that displays a webpage. The webpage features text about a social wall solution compliant with GDPR and CCPA. Both of the individuals' hands are visible as they interact with the laptop. The background shows a modern office environment with chairs and a potted plant.

As SAP consultants, you already know that your clients depend on SAP systems to run their most critical business processes—from finance and procurement to HR and supply chain. But here’s the reality: these same systems are also one of the top targets for cybercriminals today.

And while your implementation and optimization skills are essential, there's a growing expectation that consultants understand and flag SAP-related security risks—even if they weren’t hired for security.

The problem? Many companies still rely on outdated tools, siloed security software, or third-party vendors that are far removed from the reality of SAP system operations.

What Most Organizations Still Get Wrong About SAP Security

Cybersecurity can’t be left to automated tools and policies alone. It requires deep system-specific understanding, and that includes SAP’s unique architecture, role concepts, authorizations, integrations, and vulnerabilities.

Some organizations try to solve this through general cybersecurity training. But let’s be honest—it’s not designed for SAP. And standard IT security methods don’t fully apply in SAP environments.

That's where well-intentioned efforts fall short. Skill gaps remain. And attackers only need one gap to get in.

Good Training is Crucial — But It's Not Enough

There’s a big difference between knowing the theory and testing the system live. In high-risk environments like SAP, companies need more than training—they need offensive testing, real threat modeling, and hands-on exposure to what a breach could actually look like.

That’s exactly where we come in.

Take Action: Offensive SAP Security Services That Make a Difference

At SAP Guardians – MALAM Strategy, we don’t just train—we actively test, simulate, and uncover the weak spots in your clients' SAP landscapes before someone else does.

We offer specialized services for SAP-driven environments, including:

  • Security Assessment and Testing

  • Security Compliance and Risk

  • Security Operations

  • Software Supply Chain Security

  • SAP Security Offensive Testing

We’re developers, managers, and cybersecurity specialists with SAP in our DNA. We’ve lived the stress of system breaches, last-minute audits, and post-incident cleanups—and we’re here to prevent those stories from becoming yours or your clients'.

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Partner With Us – Bring Security Value to Your Clients

As an SAP consultant, recommending a proactive SAP security partner strengthens your own offering. You're not only delivering functionality—you’re helping protect what your client is building.

Whether you want to:

  • Offer added protection to current clients

  • Collaborate on a live SAP security audit

  • Or simply explore what vulnerabilities are already out there

We’re here to work with you

Let’s raise the standard for SAP security. Together.

👉 See how we can support your SAP clients