SAP Security Crash Course for Cybersecurity Professionals

As a cybersecurity professional, you know that mission-critical SAP systems demand specialized security expertise. SAP environments are unique, with proprietary protocols, specialized coding, and complex architectures that set them apart from other enterprise systems. Without targeted knowledge, identifying and mitigating SAP security risks can be a significant challenge.NO MONKEY ACADEMY’s SAP Security Crash Course provides you and your team with a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to securing SAP systems from a cybersecurity perspective. In this interactive training, specifically designed for cybersecurity teams, you’ll gain essential skills to address SAP’s unique security challenges and develop strategies to protect your organization’s most sensitive systems effectively.Our training program provides a deep dive into SAP security concepts, covering authentication, authorization, data protection, defense controls, and secure configuration. Participants gain a solid foundation in understanding the unique security challenges associated with SAP systems. The training does not provide a deep dive into technical aspects of SAP systems such as configuring roles, transports, or other SAP basis topics, but rather provides the knowledge to cybersecurity teams that will enable them to mature their security strategies for SAP environments.

SAP Security Training Overview
Number of Modules: 32
Duration: 4 full-days, 32 hours total, (09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00 CET)
Class Size: 7-14 participants per class
Investment: €3200 per person (excluding taxes)
Software Version: Unrestricted
Instructor: Waseem Ajrab

Modules Covered in Online Class

Understanding SAP Security Fundamentals
SAP Proprietary Network Security
Concepts of Hardening SAP Systems
Introduction to Secure Interfaces
Monitoring and Detecting Threats in an SAP Environment
Hands-on Exercise in Identifying an SAP Attack Surface

*NO MONKEY SAP Security training content is referenced to existing standards for application security such as OWASP, NIST , and SAP recommendations.Accordion Description

Information Security Line of Defense

Information Security Leaders
Information Security Analysis
Cyber Defense
Incident Responders
SOC Analysts

Core SAP Security Principles: Start by building a strong foundation in SAP security. This module introduces SAP system architecture and its critical components, helping you understand how various security teams contribute to safeguarding business-critical information. Explore user authentication methods, authorization concepts, and key SAP security controls. Additionally, learn about data encryption strategies, the role of staging and software distribution, and the importance of patch and system management tools for secure and efficient operations.
SAP Proprietary Network Security: Dive into the unique aspects of SAP’s network infrastructure and learn how to secure it effectively. This section focuses on applying security measures across SAP communication channels, including network segmentation and secure communication protocols. You’ll also explore strategies to fortify external interfaces, ensuring the protection of sensitive SAP data and minimizing the attack surface posed by third-party integrations.
Concepts of Hardening SAP Systems: Understand the foundational principles of hardening SAP systems through a layered security approach. This module covers key techniques for securing SAP services and protocols to reduce vulnerabilities. Gain insights into monitoring and addressing SAP security baselines, and explore how these baselines contribute to maintaining a mature security posture. Learn the essentials of incident response planning, emphasizing how proactive controls can enhance your readiness to respond to emerging threats.
Introduction to Secure Interfaces: This module provides an overview of the various types of interfaces that SAP systems connect to, both internal and external, which can pose security risks. You will explore authentication mechanisms used to secure these connections and learn best practices for safeguarding interfaces and third-party integrations. This includes enforcing secure communication protocols and implementing access control measures. Additionally, you will learn the capabilities available to detect and respond to threats, helping you develop the skills needed to monitor these connections effectively and mitigate potential risks.
Monitoring and Detecting Threats in an SAP Environment: Equip yourself with the skills to identify and mitigate threats within SAP environments. This module emphasizes the importance of active monitoring, teaching you how to detect suspicious activities and respond quickly to incidents.
Hands-On Exercise: Identifying SAP Attack Surfaces: Apply your knowledge in an interactive session by dissecting a real-world SAP architecture to identify potential threats. Implement targeted security controls and develop strategies to mitigate risks effectively.

Mandatory
N/A

Recommended

An understanding of the network OSI model.
An understanding of the TCP protocol and traits.
Different network devices and their use in an IP-based network.
Network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
Common controls related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of data in a network, such as firewalls, reverse proxies, and authentication.

Helpful
N/A

Standard
For this course, you will conduct hands-on practice defining the threat landscape of an SAP environment. You will be assigned to individual groups to work on exercises based on each module.

In addition you will need
HTML 5-ready Browser, preferably Edge, Chrome, or Firefox (Optional) Zoom client

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