Switching from Onapsis to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP involves preparing your SAP Solution Manager environment to serve as the new platform for vulnerability management and threat detection. This transition requires completing the Managed System Configuration for all target systems to ensure the new extension can effectively monitor and secure your SAP landscape.
Executive Summary
Transitioning from Onapsis to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is a strategic move for organizations looking to leverage their existing SAP Solution Manager infrastructure. Unlike Onapsis, which requires its own consoles and sensors, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for Solution Manager, a platform already used by over 12,000 SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Because Solution Manager usage rights are included in standard SAP support, this migration can streamline your security architecture and reduce complexity.
This guide outlines the critical preparation steps for your Solution Manager platform. The primary requirement for a successful transition is the completion of the Managed System Configuration for every target system. By ensuring your Solution Manager is correctly configured—specifically by validating the technical system setup—you enable the extension to perform its security functions. Once the transition is finalized, you can decommission legacy Onapsis components, including consoles, sensors, users, and addons, simplifying your SAP security operations.
Key Takeaways
- The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP acts as an addon to SAP Solution Manager.
- Solution Manager usage rights are included in standard SAP support for customers.
- Managed System Configuration is required for each target system during the transition.
- The transition allows for the removal of all legacy Onapsis consoles, sensors, users, and addons.
How do I prepare SAP Solution Manager for the transition?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of SAP Solution Manager to function as your new security platform. You must ensure that your Solution Manager environment is fully operational and configured to support the extension before beginning the migration process.
How do I complete the Managed System Configuration?
You must complete the Managed System Configuration for each target system by using the transaction SOLMAN_SETUP.
- Execute transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or navigate to the work center SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios).
- Click on Managed System Configuration within the Cross Scenario Configuration section.
- Select the relevant system in the Technical Systems tab.
- Select Configure System – Full Configuration.
- Confirm that all steps show a green (completed) status.
If any steps are marked red or yellow, follow the provided guided procedures to resolve them. Note that the status of “Maintain Users,” “Finalize Configuration,” and “Check Configuration” may remain yellow without impacting the setup.
Which configuration steps are not required?
Certain automatic and manual activities in the “Finalize Configuration” step are not necessary for the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. You do not need to perform the following:
- Setup Single Sign-On
- Activate E2E Trace Upload Service
- Introscope Host Adaptor
- Apply Settings for EWA Monitoring
- Byte Code Adaptor Installation (Java Systems)
- Enable Remote R/3 Connection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an SAP security solution developed by Layer Seven Security. It provides vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security as an addon to SAP Solution Manager, serving as an alternative to Onapsis.
Do I need to keep Onapsis after switching?
No. Once you have successfully transitioned to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP, you should remove all Onapsis consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as any Onapsis-related users and addons remaining in your SAP systems.
Is Solution Manager required for this extension?
Yes. Unlike Onapsis, which uses its own separate infrastructure, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is designed specifically as an addon for SAP Solution Manager, utilizing its existing monitoring and diagnostics capabilities.