As organizations increasingly embrace cloud computing and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), managing cloud environments effectively becomes critical to maintaining security, compliance, and operational efficiency. SAP Cloud Governance is a vital discipline that ensures cloud resources are used in a controlled, compliant, and secure manner.
This article introduces SAP Cloud Governance, explaining its significance, key components, and best practices within the context of SAP Cloud Security.
SAP Cloud Governance refers to the set of policies, processes, and tools designed to oversee and control the deployment, configuration, and usage of SAP cloud services. Governance ensures that cloud operations align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
Definition and enforcement of cloud security, compliance, and operational policies such as:
Control who can access SAP cloud resources and what actions they can perform by:
Monitor and govern changes to cloud infrastructure and applications to avoid misconfigurations that can introduce vulnerabilities.
Continuous oversight of cloud environments through logging, alerting, and reporting to detect anomalies and ensure compliance.
Track cloud resource consumption to optimize usage and control costs.
Enable centralized user management and access governance across SAP cloud applications.
Supports monitoring, change management, and governance for SAP cloud solutions.
Provides dashboards and controls for managing SAP cloud resources, users, and subscriptions.
SAP cloud environments can integrate with broader enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions to extend governance capabilities.
SAP Cloud Governance is essential for securing SAP cloud environments while enabling innovation and agility. By applying robust governance frameworks, organizations can safeguard their data, comply with regulatory requirements, optimize cloud usage, and maintain control over their cloud journey.