Transitioning from Security Bridge to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP involves preparing your SAP Solution Manager environment. As an addon for the existing Solution Manager platform, the extension leverages your current application lifecycle management infrastructure, requiring SAP Solution Manager 7.2, support pack 10 or higher, to ensure full compatibility and functionality during the migration.
Executive Summary
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP, developed by Layer Seven Security, serves as a direct alternative to Security Bridge for vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. Unlike standalone third-party tools, this extension is designed as an addon for SAP Solution Manager, a monitoring and diagnostics platform already utilized by over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide. Because Solution Manager is a standard component for application lifecycle management, its usage rights are typically included in SAP support, simplifying the architectural requirements for the transition.
This second part of the transition guide focuses on ensuring your platform is ready to host the extension. Before proceeding, administrators must confirm that their SAP Solution Manager environment meets specific version requirements. By verifying these prerequisites, organizations can ensure a seamless transition, allowing them to decommission Security Bridge components, users, and addons from their SAP landscape once the migration is complete.
Key Takeaways
- The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is a direct alternative to Security Bridge for vulnerability management and threat detection.
- The extension functions as an addon for SAP Solution Manager, which is used by over 12,000 SAP customers globally.
- Usage rights for SAP Solution Manager are already included in standard SAP support.
- The transition requires SAP Solution Manager 7.2, support pack 10 or higher.
What is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is a specialized addon developed by Layer Seven Security to provide comprehensive vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security for SAP landscapes. It serves as a replacement for Security Bridge. Once the transition is finalized, users can remove all Security Bridge addons and associated user accounts from their SAP systems.
How do I verify my SAP Solution Manager version?
To prepare for the transition, you must ensure your SAP Solution Manager environment meets the minimum requirements. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires SAP Solution Manager version 7.2 with support pack 10 or higher.
You can verify your current status using the following steps:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Logon to SAP Solution Manager using SAP GUI. |
| 2 | Click on More > System > Status. |
| 3 | Click on Details in the SAP System Data section. |
| 4 | Confirm Component ST is Release 720 and SP-Level is 010 or higher. |
If your support pack level is lower than 10, you must perform a support pack update before proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is a tool developed by Layer Seven Security that provides vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. It acts as an alternative to Security Bridge, allowing organizations to manage SAP security directly within the SAP Solution Manager platform.
Do I need extra licenses for SAP Solution Manager?
No. SAP Solution Manager is a widely used monitoring and diagnostics platform for application lifecycle management. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in standard SAP support, meaning you do not need additional licenses to use the platform as a host for the extension.
How do I check my SAP Solution Manager support pack level?
Logon to SAP Solution Manager via SAP GUI. Navigate to More > System > Status, then click Details in the SAP System Data section. Verify that the component ST is Release 720 and that the SP-Level is at least 010. If it is lower, an update is required.