As organizations begin to make the natural move to the cloud, it’s important to remember that security will not be solved just by migrating. Security professionals still have to keep in mind the massive responsibility of keeping your customers’ personally identifiable information secure, even when in the cloud. That means building a partnership with the cloud provider, as well as maintaining security at the application layer. Watch the video below as Gerhard Eschelbeck, from Onapsis’s Board of Directors, discusses the importance of cloud security and protecting your mission-critical applications.

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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
Beyond the Basics: Why Comprehensive Application Security Testing for SAP is Non-Negotiable
The shift to the cloud and the rapid evolution of SAP S/4HANA have fundamentally changed the rules of secure software development. Many organizations assume that operating within the SAP ecosystem means built-in tools and the provider’s infrastructure will fully manage their security and compliance requirements. However, relying solely on baseline code security leaves critical vulnerabilities…
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: What It Is and How to Apply It to SAP
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides a comprehensive methodology for organizations to manage cyber risk. Implementing the NIST framework within SAP systems secures the financial, operational, and human resources data that drives the global enterprise. Data breaches cost an average of $4.44 million globally, making robust SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance strategies essential for modern businesses….
Security: The Silent Enabler of Your SAP Cloud ERP Transformation
The race to SAP Cloud ERP (formerly SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is on, and the industry’s North Star is the “Clean Core.” The goal is simple: keep the standard SAP core untouched to ensure agility, seamless upgrades, and a lower total cost of ownership. However, many organizations mistakenly view security as a separate hurdle to clear…
