SAP systems hold critical business data and processes, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. Protecting these environments requires advanced tools to detect malicious activities before they cause significant damage. SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) is designed to help organizations identify and respond to security threats by analyzing SAP system logs and monitoring suspicious behavior in real time.
Malicious activities refer to unauthorized or harmful actions performed intentionally by insiders or external attackers to compromise SAP system integrity, confidentiality, or availability. Common malicious behaviors in SAP include:
SAP ETD leverages continuous monitoring and advanced analytics to recognize patterns indicative of malicious behavior:
ETD collects and correlates security-relevant logs from SAP modules like Basis, Finance, and Human Resources. By analyzing these logs in real time, ETD can detect anomalies such as unusual transaction usage or unauthorized access attempts.
Using predefined and customizable detection rules, ETD identifies suspicious behavior patterns like unusual data exports, modifications to critical master data, or irregular user activity during non-business hours.
ETD correlates multiple seemingly benign events that, when combined, indicate a potential attack. For example, an unusual login followed by rapid changes in user roles and access rights can signal a compromised account.
By setting thresholds for activities such as the number of failed logins or frequency of sensitive transactions, ETD can trigger alerts when these limits are breached.
Recognizing malicious activities in SAP environments is critical to protecting vital business functions and data integrity. SAP Enterprise Threat Detection provides the tools and intelligence necessary to detect suspicious activities proactively, enabling rapid response to security incidents. By combining real-time monitoring, pattern recognition, and detailed analysis, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of cyber threats targeting their SAP systems.