Skip to content
Layer Seven Security Logo
  • Cybersecurity Extension for SAP
    • Product Information
    • Features
      • SAP RISE Security
      • S/4HANA Migration Security
      • Code Vulnerability Analysis for SAP
      • SIEM Integration for SAP
      • NIS2 Compliance for SAP
      • Virtual Patching for SAP
    • Buyers Guide
  • Services
    • SAP RISE Security Compliance
    • SAP Cybersecurity Assessment
    • SAP Penetration Testing
    • SAP Code Vulnerability Assessment
  • Success Stories
  • Resources
    • Case Studies
    • Whitepapers
    • News
    • Threat Reports & Advisories
  • Contact Us
Book a Demo
Book a Demo
Layer Seven Security Logo
Menu Icon

Layer Seven Security Blog

Stay up to date on the latest trends in SAP security, new threats and information on protecting your critical systems against an attack

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Leading the Conversation in SAP Cybersecurity

Our blog is the premier resource for CISOs and SAP security and Basis specialists seeking deep technical insights into the SAP threat landscape. Our research team provides expert analysis on emerging attack vectors targeting S/4HANA, SAP RISE, and SAP BTP, as well as practical guidance on meeting global compliance standards such as NIS2 and SOX. By translating complex vulnerability disclosures into actionable defense strategies, we empower the global SAP community to harden their mission-critical environments and implement proactive monitoring frameworks that bridge the gap between SAP teams and security operations.

Recent Articles & Threat Intel

Search

SAP Security Notes, January 2020

Note 2822074 patches a missing authorization check in the Business Object Repository (BOR) of SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP. The note introduces the switchable authorization check objects S_BOR_RFC and S_BOR_PRX to supplement the generic S_RFC authorization. The new objects should be activated using transaction SACF to secure remote access to BOR. Note 2844646 is a

Read Article

Whitepaper: SIEM Integration for SAP

Download the new whitepaper for SAP-SIEM integration from Layer Seven Security. The whitepaper outlines recommended settings for the Security Audit Log, HANA audit log, and other logs to support advanced threat detection. It discusses the challenges of direct integration of SAP logs with SIEM systems in terms of complexity, log volume, maintenance, and event correlation.

Read Article

SAP Security Notes, December 2019

Note 2871877 patches multiple high priority vulnerabilities in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Workbenches in SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). This includes missing authorizations checks for authenticated users that could lead to an escalation of privileges, and directory traversal caused by insufficient path validation. The latter vulnerability could enable attackers to read, overwrite, delete, or

Read Article

Season’s Greetings

2019 was a stellar year. In case you missed them, check out the enhancements we rolled out during the year >  CVA – SolMan Integration – Monitor vulnerabilities in your custom programs using SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer and SAP Solution Manager >  Fiori Reports & Dashboards – Manage vulnerabilities and threats directly from the SAP Fiori

Read Article

SAP Security Notes, November 2019

Hot News Note 2839864 updates Note 2808158 for a high risk OS Command Injection vulnerability in the SAP Diagnostics Agent. The vulnerability exists within the OS Command Plugin of the Agent, accessible through transaction GPA_ADMIN and the OS Command Console. Note 2839864 provides a patch for the LM_SERVICE for Support Pack levels 6-9 of the

Read Article

SIEM Integration with SAP Solution Manager

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms combine the ability to collect log data from applications, hosts, routers, switches, firewalls and other endpoints with the ability to analyze events in real time. They support threat detection, event correlation and incident response with alerting and reporting capabilities. SIEM platforms require complete coverage for maximum yield. In

Read Article

SAP Security Notes, October 2019

Hot News Note 2828682 patches a vulnerability in SAP Landscape Management Enterprise that could lead to the disclosure of critical information. Although the notes carries a CVSS score of 9.1/10, the vulnerability addressed by the note can only be executed under specific, uncommon conditions. In addition to implementing SAP Landscape Management 3.0 SP12 Patch 02,

Read Article

64% of ERP Systems Have Experienced Security Breaches Between 2017-19

According to the findings of a recent independent survey of 430 IT decision makers, 64 percent of ERP deployments have experienced security breaches in the past 24 months. The findings are published in the report ERP Security: The Reality of Business Application Protection. In the words of the IDC, “ERP applications such as SAP can

Read Article

SAP Security Notes, September 2019

Hot News Note 2798336 patches a critical code injection vulnerability in NetWeaver Application Server for Java (AS Java). A program error in the Web Container of AS Java could enable attackers to bypass input validation and execute dynamic content such as malicious code. The note includes updates for the J2EE Engine and API components. Note

Read Article

SAP Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Testing

Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing both serve important functions for protecting business applications against security threats. The approaches are complementary but should be deployed sequentially. Penetration testing against systems and applications that have not been hardened based on the results of vulnerability assessments is inadvisable since the results are predictable.  The objective of penetration testing

Read Article

SAP Security Notes, August 2019

Hot News Note 2800779 patches a remote code execution vulnerability in the SAP NetWeaver UDDI Server. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.9/10 and could be exploited to take complete control of the Services Registry, including viewing, changing, or deleting data by injecting code into the working memory which is subsequently executed by the

Read Article

SAP Security Notes, July 2019

Hot News Note 2808158 patches a critical code injection vulnerability in the SAP Diagnostics Agent. The Agent is required to monitor operating systems and discover the database cluster topology from SAP Solution Manager. It is not required for monitoring the security of SAP systems with Solution Manager. Security-relevant data is collected or monitored primarily through

Read Article
Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5
Layer Seven Security Logo
  • Contact Us
  • Request a Demo
  • Our Company
  • Our Customers
  • Our Success Stories
  • Contact Us
  • Request a Demo
  • Our Company
  • Our Customers
  • Our Success Stories
  • Contact Us
  • Request a Demo
  • Our Company
  • Our Customers
  • Our Success Stories
  • Contact Us
  • Request a Demo
  • Our Company
  • Our Customers
  • Our Success Stories
Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Extension for SAP
  • Product Comparison
  • Cybersecurity Extension for SAP
  • Product Comparison
  • Cybersecurity Extension for SAP
  • Product Comparison
  • Cybersecurity Extension for SAP
  • Product Comparison
Services
  • SAP RISE Security Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Assessment
  • Code Vulnerability Assessments
  • Penetration Testing
  • SAP RISE Security Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Assessment
  • Code Vulnerability Assessments
  • Penetration Testing
  • SAP RISE Security Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Assessment
  • Code Vulnerability Assessments
  • Penetration Testing
  • SAP RISE Security Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Assessment
  • Code Vulnerability Assessments
  • Penetration Testing
Resources
  • Threat Reports & Advisories
  • Whitepapers
  • News
  • Threat Reports & Advisories
  • Whitepapers
  • News
  • Threat Reports & Advisories
  • Whitepapers
  • News
  • Threat Reports & Advisories
  • Whitepapers
  • News
Recent News

Key Takeaways of the DBIR 2026 for SAP Solutions

SAP Security Notes May 2026: Supply-Chain Attack and Critical Vulnerabilities Explained

Mini Shai-Hulud: Understanding the SAP Supply Chain Malware

Key Takeaways of the DBIR 2026 for SAP Solutions

SAP Security Notes May 2026: Supply-Chain Attack and Critical Vulnerabilities Explained

Mini Shai-Hulud: Understanding the SAP Supply Chain Malware

Browse Previous Content
Copyright © 2010-2026 Layer Seven Security Inc. All rights reserved.

Sitemap    Privacy Policy

The Gartner Peer Insights Logo is a trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc., and/or its affiliates, and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights reviews constitute the subjective opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences and do not represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Layer Seven Security Logo
  • Cybersecurity Extension for SAP
    • Product Information
    • Features
      • SAP RISE Security
      • S/4HANA Migration Security
      • Code Vulnerability Analysis for SAP
      • SIEM Integration for SAP
      • NIS2 Compliance for SAP
      • Virtual Patching for SAP
    • Buyers Guide
  • Services
    • SAP RISE Security Compliance
    • SAP Cybersecurity Assessment
    • SAP Penetration Testing
    • SAP Code Vulnerability Assessment
  • Success Stories
  • Resources
    • Case Studies
    • Whitepapers
    • News
    • Threat Reports & Advisories
  • Contact Us