WITH HEADER LINE – it’s not simply obsolete; it’s a risk.

shutterstock_424352977_akqw_jpgThe addition “WITH HEADER LINE” has technically been unnecessary going back several SAP versions now. This is because the statement declares both internal tables and an additional data object – the header line.

There are a large number of notes that spread awareness that the use of this statement causes various content problems. Among other things, the use of the same name means that it is not immediately apparent as to whether you are working on a table or a header line.

However, what the notes typically do not warn you about is that this kind of programming goes hand in hand with security problems for your SAP systems.

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What does the new SAST Suite 5.0 offer?

Motiv_es_Abschluss_150dpi_1610GRC tools, IT vulnerability analysis, authorization management, SIEM management – these are four of the top five topics cited by IT decision-makers when asked which current and future technologies are of vital importance to them. *

This means that the new release of GRC Suite SAST from AKQUINET – couldn’t have arrived at a better time to offer answers on some of the subjects that are on the minds of these managers right now. In this interview, Lars Henning (product manager for the SAST SUITE) presents the highlights of the latest version, along with some helpful tips.

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Unprotected interfaces are attractive Targets for attackers.

shutterstock_331648835_akqw_jpgAnalyze the RFC interfaces of your SAP Systems.

SAP interfaces are often not considered when SAP systems are protected. Therefore, they remain unprotected and provide attractive targets for attackers.

Experience from numerous SAP security audits and penetration tests for SAP systems shows repeatedly that, in almost every SAP system checked, unprotected interfaces exist that could allow attackers direct access to your SAP Systems.

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SAST SECURITY RADAR scores to marks again in the IT Innovation prize 2016.

innovationspreis-2016The SAST solution convinces and receive the “BEST OF” Award.

“Initiative Mittelstand” Awards the IT innovations prize to companies with innovative IT solutions an a high usage value für small an mid-sized companies. AKQUINET also appeared under the critial eyes of the Jury one more and was rewarded again. Of all applications received, AKQUINET’s security solution was particularly convincing, and is therefore in the top group once again.

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