In today’s digitally connected world, enterprises face increasing cybersecurity threats. SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) is a powerful security solution designed to help organizations detect and respond to security threats within their SAP landscape in real time. Understanding ETD use cases is essential for leveraging its full potential to protect critical business data and operations.
This article provides an overview of typical ETD use cases, illustrating how SAP ETD helps organizations enhance their security posture.
SAP ETD is a security monitoring and analytics platform that continuously analyzes SAP system logs and activities to identify suspicious behavior, potential fraud, and security violations. It provides real-time alerts, forensic analysis, and dashboards to help security teams respond proactively.
Use cases define specific security scenarios and the corresponding detection rules within ETD. They guide organizations in tailoring ETD to their unique risks and compliance requirements. Implementing relevant use cases ensures timely identification of threats and strengthens SAP system security.
Detects repeated failed logon attempts, access from unusual locations, or attempts to bypass authentication mechanisms. Early detection prevents brute-force attacks and unauthorized entry.
Identifies conflicts in user roles or permissions that could allow fraud or abuse, such as users having both approval and payment rights. ETD flags potential SoD breaches to maintain compliance.
Monitors use of high-risk transactions like changes to master data, payroll processing, or financial postings. Alerts help prevent fraudulent or erroneous changes.
Detects unusual data extraction activities, large data downloads, or exports that could indicate data theft.
Flags unusual patterns like access during non-working hours, excessive transaction usage, or changes to system configurations.
Monitors usage of emergency access accounts to ensure these privileged rights are not abused.
Tracks unauthorized changes in development or production systems to prevent unapproved modifications.
Understanding and implementing the right use cases in SAP Enterprise Threat Detection is vital to safeguard SAP environments from sophisticated threats. By focusing on scenarios such as unauthorized access, SoD violations, and critical transaction monitoring, organizations can significantly enhance their security posture. SAP ETD empowers enterprises to move from reactive security to a proactive defense strategy.