New Research: Are You Prepared for the Evolving SAP Cybersecurity Threat Landscape?
The digital transformation journey, especially with modern SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP initiatives, introduces incredible opportunities – but also new, complex security challenges. As organizations accelerate their modernization efforts, the number of cyber threats targeting critical enterprise landscapes, including SAP systems, continues to increase.
A recent SAPinsider Research Report, “Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges to SAP Systems 2025,” sponsored by Onapsis—the leader in SAP security—dives deep into the shifting threat landscape and the persistent challenges SAP customers face. Conducted between March and May 2025, this comprehensive survey gathered insights from the SAPinsider community to provide a clear picture of today’s cybersecurity concerns.
Key Findings from the 2025 Report:
The data reveals a stark reality for SAP users:
- Attacks are Prevalent: A significant 23% of respondents reported experiencing a credential compromise or social engineering attack, a malware or ransomware attack, or a cybersecurity attack that impacted their SAP environment in the past year.
- Data Exfiltration is the #1 Threat: For the first time, respondents ranked data exfiltration as the biggest threat to their SAP systems, a significant jump from its fourth-place ranking last year. This aligns with increased data centralization for AI initiatives and solutions like SAP Business Data Cloud.
- Connections to Other Systems: Concerns about connections to other systems and/or applications surged, moving from tenth place last year to the third biggest threat this year. This is largely attributed to the rise of cloud and hybrid-cloud landscapes, expanding the attack surface. For more on securing these environments, explore SAP Cloud Security and how Onapsis aids in secure cloud transformation.
- Patching Remains the Biggest Challenge: Despite years of focus, keeping up with SAP security notes, patches, and updates remains the number one challenge organizations face in securing their SAP systems (35%).
- Mission-Critical Data at Risk: Over 92% of respondents consider the data in their SAP systems to be mission-critical or highly important. This makes gaining access to SAP systems increasingly desirable for threat actors.
These findings underscore the vital need for organizations to be prepared for the evolving nature and impact of attacks against their SAP systems. If you’re looking for the basics, learn more about SAP security or delve into SAP cybersecurity fundamentals.
Your Path to a More Secure SAP Landscape
Understanding these threats and challenges is the first step towards building a more resilient cybersecurity posture. The report provides actionable insights into the factors driving cybersecurity strategy and investment, and outlines critical actions organizations should consider. For instance, recruiting strong executive support for SAP cybersecurity can significantly impact a company’s ability to address critical needs like patching and preventing credential compromises.
Don’t leave your mission-critical SAP systems vulnerable.
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