The importance of security behind digital transformations has never been more relevant. Digital transformation is not only changing all of your business processes, but also moving all your security business systems to the cloud. These kinds of transitions can cause a lot of security risk, requiring a lot of trust on the end of the organization, but also the ability to verify that the processes and systems are still safe and secure. Over 64% of ERP deployments experienced some form of breach in the last 24 months—don’t let your organization become one of them. Listen to Steve Zalewski, Deputy CISO of Levi’s Strauss & Co., discuss digital transformation, security and risk and how Onapsis gave them much-needed visibility in the video below.

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As CEO and Co-Founder of Onapsis, Mariano drives the strategic direction of the company. Under his leadership, Onapsis has become one of the fastest-growing technology and cybersecurity companies in the world. With 20+ years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, both as an executive and as a cyber security expert, Mariano was the first to publicly present on cybersecurity risks affecting ERP platforms and how to mitigate them at major conferences such as RSA, Black Hat and SANS. Mariano’s contributions to the cybersecurity community include developing the first open-source SAP and ERP Penetration Testing frameworks, and uncovering critical zero-day vulnerabilities in SAP, Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft applications. Mariano’s insights are regularly featured in major media outlets such as CNN, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, Nasdaq, Fortune and The New York Times.
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Further Reading
What Is SAP Security? A Definitive Guide for 2025
SAP security is the comprehensive practice of protecting SAP applications, data, and the business processes they support from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Because SAP systems house an organization’s most business-critical information, including financial, customer, and HR data, ensuring that they’re properly secured is of the utmost importance. A strong SAP application security strategy is…
SAP Security Notes: December 2025 Patch Day
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Embedded SAP Security vs. Independent Platforms: A Risk-Based Guide
When securing SAP, a debate often arises: is it better to use an “embedded” tool that runs inside SAP or an “independent” platform that runs outside of it? While embedded tools seem convenient, they present significant risks. A truly resilient and effective SAP security strategy requires an independent, external platform. This approach provides superior resilience…
