The Challenge
As part of Dow’s ongoing commitment to security excellence and regulatory compliance, the Cybersecurity team conducts periodic evaluations of its monitoring and audit processes. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and expanding regulatory requirements, Dow recognized an opportunity to enhance automation, improve audit efficiency, and further strengthen SAP security controls. Some of the challenges, included:
- Manual Monitoring
Processesplaced increasing operational load on the team and motivated Dow to pursue automation and standardization. - Evolving Cyber Threats
Dow anticipated the growing sophistication of SAP focused threats and proactively sought a solution that could scale with future requirements - Regulatory Compliance
Dow sought to optimize resource allocation by reducing manual effort in compliance activities with continuously evolving regulations.
The Cybersecurity team knew that the organization needed to meet these challenges and risks with the right solution partner.
The Search for a Solution
The decision to explore new solutions was driven by the need for a comprehensive platform that could effectively monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, and streamline compliance audits. Dow discovered Onapsis through industry research and recommendations from peers in the cybersecurity and SAP community. After conducting a competitive analysis, they evaluated several options and determined that Onapsis best aligned with its operational scale, long term SAP roadmap, and need for an integrated approach to cybersecurity and compliance.
The Solution
Dow chose Onapsis for several primary reasons:
- Comprehensive Platform
Onapsis offers a single solution for threat monitoring and compliance auditing, addressing the specific needs of Dow. - Competitive Pricing
Onapsis provided a compelling value proposition aligned with Dow’s long term operational and security goals. - Support for Future Needs
Onapsis demonstrated a commitment to supporting Dow’s long-term migration plans to SAP S/4HANA.
The partnership between Dow and Onapsis was renewed to secure existing landscapes while adapting to the upcoming SAP S/4HANA implementation. Onapsis provided consulting support throughout this transition, ensuring Dow was well-prepared for future challenges.