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access management policies and cultivate a culture of vigilance to mitigate human vulnerabilities
8 . Continuously Improve and Adapt : Regularly review and update security practices , stay informed about the latest threats and mitigation strategies and foster a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptation
Best Practices for Secure SAP on Public Cloud
In addition to the strategies above , organizations should consider the following best practices to ensure the secure operation of SAP systems on public Cloud platforms :
1 . Follow Industry Standards and Guidelines : Align security practices with industry standards and guidelines , such as the Cloud Security Alliance ( CSA ) Cloud Controls Matrix , the Center for Internet Security ( CIS ) Benchmarks and SAPspecific security guidelines
2 . Adopt a Security-First Mindset : Embed security considerations into every stage of the Cloud migration and application development processes
3 . Provide Continuous Training and Awareness : Offer regular security training for IT teams and end-users to ensure they understand and follow secure practices
4 . Stay Up to date with Security Updates and Patches : Regularly monitor and apply security updates , patches and hotfixes provided by the Cloud provider , SAP and others to address known vulnerabilities
5 . Implement Defence in Depth : Adopt a layered approach to security by implementing multiple layers of protection , including firewalls , intrusion detection / prevention systems and SIEM solutions
6 . Regularly Audit and Assess : Conduct regular security audits , penetration testing and risk assessments to address potential vulnerabilities , misconfigurations and areas for improvement
7 . Collaborate and Share Knowledge : Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the organization and with industry peers , security researchers and experts to stay up to date with the latest security trends and best practices
Where does SAP RISE Fit In ?
RISE is SAP ’ s latest iteration of hosted private Cloud modelled on HEC with AWS , Azure or GCP Cloud infrastructure and a layer of SAP managed services on top . Here , SAP acts like any other service provider offering build , migration and management services on top of public Cloud IaaS . All the same risks exist – but the customer is more at arm ’ s length .
You might perceive the security of the RISE platform as SAP ’ s problem , not yours , but you need to remain proactive in ensuring that the deployment you ' ve received from RISE is secure , penetration-tested and properly configured . Ensuring that SAP stays on their toes and demonstrates that they are running a tight security ship is your responsibility .
In conclusion , securing SAP systems on public Cloud platforms requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique challenges of the shared responsibility model . By clearly defining roles and responsibilities , implementing robust security controls , continuously monitoring and auditing and adhering to industry best practices , organizations can effectively mitigate the risks and leverage the benefits of running SAP workloads on public Cloud . p
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