Onapsis Threat Intel Center

One-Click Access To Critical ERP Security News from the Onapsis Research Labs

While cybercrime targeting ERP systems is escalating exponentially, the cybersecurity skills shortage is only getting worse. New vulnerabilities are constantly being discovered, and threat actors are increasingly exploiting what’s unpatched, leaving resource-constrained teams struggling to keep up and understand where to focus efforts to best protect the business.

The Onapsis Threat Intel Center alleviates the knowledge burden placed on already-strained security teams with easy-to-consume research and insights on the evolving ERP threat landscape, straight from the experts at the Onapsis Research Labs. This consolidated view provides everything you need to know about high-impact threat campaigns in one place, including detailed risk analysis of the threat and your system exposure, data from our global Threat Intelligence Cloud, threat activity reports, insights, and our best  recommendations to mitigate and remediate.

Educate Your Teams to Better Respond to the Evolving ERP Threat Landscape

  • Get a high-impact, consolidated view into critical and elevated threat activity targeting vulnerable ERP systems
  • Understand the risk to help focus action on what needs immediate attention or what needs to be communicated up the chain to leadership

Get a Faster Read on Your Risk and Exposure

  • Get a more complete understanding of where you’re vulnerable across your landscape from multiple Onapsis products – all in the Onapsis Threat Intel Center
  • More easily share business risk with other  stakeholders across the company with one-click visibility into affected assets 

Jumpstart ERP Security Knowledge & Risk Mitigation Efforts

  • Security teams new to ERP applications can use the prioritized set of content to start familiarizing themselves with ERP- specific vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and business impact 
  • Organizations new to ERP vulnerability management can use the critical news and threat updates to aid prioritization efforts for mitigation and response

Cyber Tech Talk: Best Practices to Combat the Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape for ERP Applications

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ERP applications power the global economy and support the most critical and complex processes for the largest organizations in the world. We all know it, and threat actors know it too. Over the past few years, the Onapsis Research Labs have seen an accelerated increase in the threats and attacks targeting ERP applications, leading to frustrating business disruptions and significant monetary loss. Join us to learn about the latest developments in the ERP threat landscape as well as three recommended best practices to keep these ERP attacks out of our business-critical systems.

Onapsis Control: Application Security Testing for Business-Critical Applications

Accelerate and Secure Development with Automated Application Security Testing Built for SAP

Challenge

SAP Applications Are Increasingly Appealing Attack Targets for Threat Actors

These highly customizable ERP systems are cornerstones of business and financial operations, containing sensitive, proprietary, and confidential data. With digital transformation projects such as SAP RISE as well as migrations to SAP S/4HANA accelerating, any organization could have multiple application development teams – contractors, systems integrators, and internal – working simultaneously on new custom code to power the business. However, these projects introduce security flaws and elevated risk. Threat actors have taken notice and are more aggressively targeting SAP applications directly.1 The need for secure application development and testing has never been greater. Yet there is a lack of tools that sufficiently support SAP languages, components, and development environments, leading to over-reliance on time-consuming, error-prone manual code reviews.

43% of organizations are emphasizing security in the development of new applications 2
$50K+/HOUR average cost of ERP application downtime 3

The Solution

Save Time and Money Securing SAP Application Development with Onapsis Control for Code

Recognized by the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing three years in a row, Onapsis Control for Code provides automated application security testing for SAP applications, enabling organizations to build security into development processes to find and fix issues as quickly as possible.

  • Analyze and fix code with step-by-step guidelines
  • Gain visibility into 3rd party developed code 
  • Identify common code errors and remediate them in a mass correction with one-click fix 
  • Integrate with a wide variety of SAP development environments

Better Identify and Mitigate Application Development Risk (On Page Graphics) 

  • Reduce Time to Identify Code Vulnerabilities
    Discover risks to production earlier in the development cycle
  • Gain Visibility into Third Party Code
    Ensure contractors adhere to best practices for secure development
  • Create a Security Baseline for Code and Enable a ‘Clean’ Slate
    Remediate existing custom code prior to migrating to the cloud or an SAP RISE transformation

“We have much higher confidence that our changes won’t add risk or disrupt the business.”

–F100 Chemical Company

Build Security into Agile Development 

  • Automate Developer-Centric Application Security Testing
    Replace time-consuming manual testing with automated assessments
  • Streamline Remediation for Code in Development
    Gain step-by-step instructions to remediate complex code development errors
  • Mitigate Common Code Errors Easily
    Leverage automatic bulk code identification and remediation tool to resolve common code errors

“Reduced both our time and costs for reviewing code by almost 70%.”

– F500 Global Manufacturing Company

Improve Your App Security and Compliance

  • Integrate with Common SAP Development Environments
    Drive alignment across the organization between SAP, Development, and Security teams
  • Mitigate Security Risks That Lead to Downtime
    Prevent code issues from negatively impacting system security, compliance, performance, or availability
  • Build the Latest Threat Insights into Your Development
    Keep up with the latest security best practices from Onapsis Research Labs

“Onapsis enables us to prove our code is secure and compliant and ensures [it] meets our high standards.” 

– US Defense Health Agency


1 https://onapsis.com/active-cyberattacks-business-critical-sap-applications 
2 Ponemon Institute, Reducing Enterprise Application Security Risks: More Work Needs to Be Done; February 21
3 https://onapsis.com/active-cyberattacks-business-critical-sap-applications

Security Survey Insights Dach 2022

Insights zu aktuellen Trends im Bereich SAP-Sicherheit Statements aus der SAP-Community

ON DEMAND

In diesem kompakten Webinar möchten wir Ihnen die Ergebnisse der Security-Umfrage DACH 2022 vorstellen. Erfahren Sie welche Security-Topics andere Unternehmen vorantreiben und in welchen Bereichen grundlegend Handlungsbedarf besteht. Wir versorgen Sie mit aktuellen Zahlen und Handlungsempfehlungen.

Wir kläre Fragen wie:

  • Was ist bedeutet Cybersecurity für Unternehmen?
  • Welche Schwerpunkte stehen im Jahr 2022 im Vordergrund?
  • Was sind Treiber zur Verbesserung der Security?
  • Wird der Zero-Trust Ansatz bereits umgesetzt?
  • Wie oft werden SAP-Systeme angegriffen?
Onapsis Webinar

Customer Spotlight: How Dow Chemical Leverages Onapsis for Harmonized, Proactive Security & Compliance

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Traditionally, cybersecurity and compliance have been two very separate functions where oftentimes the misalignment has been emphasized more than alignment toward a common goal. Add in the complexities of the compliance landscape and ever growing threats to business-critical applications, and defenders have a difficult challenge to solve with limited resources.

Onapsis customer, Dow Chemical, discusses their journey and best practices utilizing The Onapsis Platform and how they solve these challenges–bringing their cybersecurity and compliance functions together in harmony.

Watch this session to gain an understanding of how to:

  • Harmonize and remove barriers between security and compliance/audit teams for a holistic assessment of organizational risk
  • Save budget and resources by identifying opportunities where one solution can support both cybersecurity and compliance/audit efforts
  • Develop a proactive approach to ERP by securing the application layer–vital protection for business continuity and threat remediation for faster response to zero days
  • Navigate the current regulatory landscape and save hundreds of hours with automation of critical governance activities (i.e. ICFR/SOX)”

How a European Tech Group Secured SAP with a Partner-Led Managed Service

Industry: European Technology
Company Size: 900 employees

Customer Profile

One of Europe’s leading technology trading groups, with over 900 employees serving 30,000 customers, relies on SAP to run its entire business. After seeing a competitor hit by ransomware, the company knew it needed to secure its critical applications. They partnered with 1DigitalTrust for a managed service, powered by the Onapsis Platform, to protect their business from expensive downtime.

The Challenge: Securing a Global SAP System Without In-House Experts

With business units spread across 14 countries, the company’s SAP system was essential for its operations, but it also presented a complex security challenge. After witnessing a competitor’s costly ransomware attack, the leadership team wanted to ensure the same didn’t happen to them. Their primary challenges were:

  • Protecting a business-critical, multi-country SAP system from sophisticated cyberattacks like ransomware.
  • Lacking the dedicated in-house resources and expertise for specialized SAP cybersecurity.
  • Requiring a structured and cost-predictable approach to manage security across a distributed organization.

The Solution: A Managed Service Powered by the Onapsis Platform

The company chose a partner-led approach, implementing an SAP cybersecurity managed service from 1DigitalTrust, powered by Onapsis. This provided a comprehensive solution without the need to hire and train an internal team.

A Partner-Led Security Program

1DigitalTrust handled the implementation and now delivers ongoing security services. This includes continuous monitoring and monthly risk reviews, giving the company on-demand access to SAP security experts to plan and execute risk mitigation.

The Onapsis Platform

The managed service is based on the Onapsis Platform, which provides the deep visibility and threat intelligence needed to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations unique to business-critical applications like SAP.

The Results: Significant Risk Reduction with Predictable Costs

The managed service approach allowed the company to rapidly mature its SAP security program, achieving faster-than-anticipated results and gaining peace of mind.

Results at a Glance

  • Significant risk reduction across all European SAP systems.
  • All initial critical risks remediated within the first few months of the service.
  • Predictable, planned costs for SAP security with no budget overruns.
  • Faster-than-anticipated time to resolution for critical risks.

“We have been able to reduce our risks significantly with the SAP Cybersecurity managed service from 1DigitalTrust. The costs have been planned, and we have been able to stay within the budget for mitigating the risks.”

– CFO, European Technology Group

“We now have a structured process to evaluate and mitigate risks in SAP. That enables us to quickly and efficiently determine when and how to mitigate the risks together with the experts from 1DigitalTrust.”

– ERP Manager, European Technology Group

A Blueprint for Partner-Led SAP Security

This technology group’s success provides a clear model for achieving robust SAP security without a large, dedicated in-house team. Their key to success was leveraging a trusted partner to manage the process. Key takeaways for your organization include:

  • Leverage a managed service to gain immediate access to specialized SAP security expertise.
  • Achieve predictable, planned costs for your security program, eliminating budget surprises.
  • Implement a structured, continuous process for monitoring, reviewing, and mitigating risks.
SAP S/4HANA Security: Build In. Bolt On

SAP S/4HANA Security: Build In. Bolt On.

Don’t Let Security Derail Your Transformation

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA is a massive undertaking, critical for future innovation. However, for most organizations, security is the #1 roadblock to a successful transformation. With 52% of cloud migrations delayed due to security concerns, a reactive approach is no longer viable. Onapsis helps you shift from viewing security as a blocker to using it as a project accelerator, ensuring your S/4HANA journey stays on track and on budget.

The High Cost of a Reactive Approach

Focusing on security late in the process leads to significant challenges that can jeopardize the entire project. The risks are clear:

  • Costly Delays: The average cost of a failed or delayed digital transformation project is a staggering $4.12 million.
  • Legacy Risks: 92% of organizations find that their existing custom code is a major problem on their path to S/4HANA, introducing vulnerabilities that must be addressed.
  • Skills Gaps: A significant 71% of companies are concerned that a deficit in security skills will slow down their migration, leaving them exposed.

Building Security into Every Stage of Your Migration

A successful SAP S/4HANA transformation requires a proactive security strategy that is built in, not bolted on. The Onapsis Platform provides the visibility and automation needed to secure every phase of your project:

  • Planning: Assess legacy systems and custom code to identify and remediate risks before the migration begins.
  • Implementation: Validate the work of system integrators and continuously monitor for emerging threats in your new environments.
  • Post-Deployment: Automate IT controls testing to ensure continuous compliance and protect your systems from new vulnerabilities as soon as they are disclosed.

Download the infographic to see a stage-by-stage guide for building security into your S/4HANA transformation and avoiding costly delays.

Avoiding Security Roadblocks to SAP S/4HANA Migrations

Best Practices & Lessons Learned

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Moving to SAP S/4HANA is a complex process, requiring collaboration from multiple stakeholders across the business to deliver the project on time and on budget.  All too often, security ends up being a roadblock to meeting those goals, but it doesn’t have to be.

KPMG and Onapsis work side-by-side with organizations to build security into their SAP S/4HANA migrations to avoid setbacks and establish secure SAP operating models. Join us for a conversation on best practices for a security-by-design approach based on our experience helping customers migrate their systems. Topics include:

  • Aligning stakeholders across security, IT, SAP Basis, and internal audit
  • Putting security-by-design into practice without interfering with or burdening SAP teams
  • The three biggest challenges we hear for each stage of a migration project and how to overcome them
  • Other lessons learned from our customers, so you can avoid those challenges yourself

How Tech Executives are Leading Organizational and Technology Change – CIO Benchmark Research

Change has come in many forms for business and IT leaders across all industries. Geopolitical events, market forces, changing consumer behavior, and commodity price fluctuations have all put various pressures on decision makers. Add to the fact that technology is rapidly evolving and transitions to new solutions such as SAP S/4HANA and the Cloud are top of mind. In this benchmark report we examine how executives are approaching organization and technology change.