Rent an admin: with our SAST Managed Services we can guarantee the security of your SAP systems in these times of crisis

SAST blog: Managed service in times of crisis - Remotely or On CallThe current situation is forcing companies around the world to find and implement alternative solutions to maintain operations of their SAP systems and business processes. The SAST team is your reliable partner, especially in times of crisis. This is because providing remote support for our SAP customers what we do every day. Our SAST Managed Service puts us in the best possible and reliable position to help you in times of crisis!

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How to define the right defaults for a framework authorization structure of your SAP HANA database

SAST BLOG: Framework authorization structure for the SAP HANA database – defining the right defaults SAP HANA is based on an in-memory technology concept for data storage. This makes it possible to analyze large, non-aggregated datasets flexibly with extremely short processing times. Since data processing in SAP HANA differs significantly from that in SAP NetWeaver, it has its own user management and authorization system. But which default settings are needed for the SAP HANA authorizations?

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Configuring and assigning SAP authorizations in SAP Fiori apps

SAST Blog: Configuring and Assigning SAP Authorizations in SAP Fiori AppsFor a number of years now, SAP has been pursuing a new strategy for how SAP users interact with its software. Complex SAP applications are being subdivided into role-based SAP Fiori apps, with the aim improving user friendliness while also enhancing the user experience. A rising number of companies are considering implementation of SAP Fiori apps and are now faced with determining which authorizations must be allocated to their employees for access to the app.

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SAP authorization management put to the test at Berliner Wasserbetriebe

SAP Authorization Management put to the test (©Berliner Wasserbetriebe)Berliner Wasserbetriebe, Berlin’s water supply and wastewater disposal company, is a public institution and is therefore subject to special legal requirements. High security standards apply to both business processes and its IT operations. As a consequence, setting up transparent SAP authorization management company-wide to meet all of these requirements was one of the water company’s most critical tasks.

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SAP Security & Compliance: “Customers need Solution Providers.”

SAST SOLUTIONS from AKQUINET honored with Softshell Vendor Award in GoldStarted with two modules in 2006, the SAST SOLUTIONS portfolio now comprises a comprehensive combination of software, consulting and service, and offers a holistic solution for safeguarding SAP systems. In this interview, Managing Director Bodo Kahl talks about the topics that concern himself as well as the entire industry, and describes the qualities that characterize a good service provider for SAP security and compliance today.

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Authorizations for batch processing in NetWeaver and S/4HANA environments

SAST_SAP_User-Access-ManagementDespite the increasing use of web interfaces in the context of S/4HANA, batch processing is still required for mass data. However, our experience in customer projects has shown that very few administrators know how manage authorizations properly in such scenarios. SAP OSS Note 101146 offers a good overview in this regard. In this blog post, we want to provide a condensed explanation of how the practical aspects interrelate.

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Cut down on critical SAP authorizations without interrupting operations

SAP Authorizations, SAP Security & ComplianceCompanies that operate SAP systems are subject to an annual audit by an auditor. Often, SAP authorizations are also examined. The audits check for separation of duties (SoD) and critical authorizations, in particular where SAP Basis Administration is concerned. Read this blog to learn how you can quickly reduce critical SAP authorizations (auditor findings).

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