Tuesday, December 9, 2008

SAP Basis - Some Security Components For SAP Basis


Each and every company that have implemented SAP must have integrated all their internal processes in respect of the SAP modules. This ability to integration leads to exposing their data to the un-authorized outside world. Security therefore is one of the most vital step for an organization that has implemented SAP. SAP Basis addresses these issues by incorporating security module. As SAP provides Interoperability, it become very difficult for Basis Consultants to maintain the integrity of the SAP system.


Security is an integrated environment which consists of various discrete components that includes SAP application, Network, Workstation, Operating system and Database security. A very tight security is needed in all of the above component because breach made in one component can risk entire system. SAP application security can be achieved with the help of SAP BASIS application through the concept of authorization.


Every SAP expert and developer is trained to a high standard in security issues. Whenever a testing is done on SAP system every security risk should be checked and solution for them should be presented. These risks can take a form of potential risk from hackers or identity theft which can be solved using SAP Basis module. Whatever security risk are there in a SAP system can be solved or solution can be developed to remove them. If SAP is a major concern of any organization then they should undertake the review of the entire system. Therefore anyone involved with SAP should or must go for a review to check any security issues in their system.


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