Switching from SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP involves transitioning your security monitoring to an addon for SAP Solution Manager. This process allows organizations to leverage their existing Solution Manager platform for vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security while removing legacy ETD components.
Executive Summary
The transition from SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP enables SAP customers to consolidate their security monitoring within their existing SAP Solution Manager environment. Unlike SAP ETD, which operates as a standalone monitoring platform, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP functions as an addon for Solution Manager, a tool already utilized by over 12,000 SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Because Solution Manager usage rights are included in standard SAP support, this transition can simplify the infrastructure footprint. To execute the transition, administrators must verify that their target systems meet specific software requirements, plan the removal of ETD sensors and consoles, and configure the Solution Manager platform to support the new security extension. This guide provides the foundational planning steps required to ensure a smooth migration, ensuring that vulnerability management and threat detection capabilities remain uninterrupted throughout the transition process.
Key Takeaways
- The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an alternative to SAP ETD for vulnerability management and threat detection.
- The extension integrates directly into SAP Solution Manager, leveraging existing infrastructure and included SAP support rights.
- The transition allows for the removal of SAP ETD consoles, sensors, users, and addons from the SAP landscape.
- Supported systems include ABAP, HANA, Java, SAProuter, and Web Dispatcher.
What is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is a security addon developed by Layer Seven Security that provides an alternative to SAP Enterprise Threat Detection. Designed to operate within the SAP Solution Manager framework, it offers comprehensive capabilities for threat detection, vulnerability management, and custom code security.
Why use SAP Solution Manager for cybersecurity?
Using SAP Solution Manager as the host platform simplifies security operations because it is a widely adopted application lifecycle management platform. With over 12,000 SAP customers already using Solution Manager, many organizations can utilize their existing deployment to host the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Furthermore, usage rights for Solution Manager are included in standard SAP support, reducing the need for additional infrastructure.
What are the system requirements for the transition?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP supports a variety of system types, provided they meet the minimum software version requirements listed below.
| System Type | Minimum Version Requirement |
|---|---|
| ABAP | SAP Basis 7.00, SP00 |
| HANA | Version 1.0, SP08 |
| Java | SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Enhancement Package 1 (7.01) |
| SAProuter | All versions supported |
| Web Dispatcher | All versions supported |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What systems are supported by the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
The extension supports monitoring for ABAP, HANA, and Java systems, as well as the SAProuter and Web Dispatcher. You must ensure your target systems meet the minimum software versions, such as SAP Basis 7.00 for ABAP or HANA 1.0 SP08.
Can I remove SAP ETD after switching to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
Yes. Once the transition is complete, you can remove SAP ETD consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape. Additionally, you should remove any SAP ETD-specific users and addons that are no longer required in your SAP systems.
Is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP a standalone product?
No, it is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. By integrating with Solution Manager, it allows organizations to manage security monitoring within a platform they likely already use for application lifecycle management, utilizing existing SAP support rights.