Transitioning from Onapsis to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP involves preparing your SAP Solution Manager environment to replace legacy consoles, sensors, and addons. This process ensures your SAP landscape maintains vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security without requiring external tools like Onapsis.
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP, developed by Layer Seven Security, offers an alternative to Onapsis by functioning as an addon directly within SAP Solution Manager. Because Solution Manager is the standard application lifecycle management platform for over 12,000 SAP customers, this transition integrates security directly into existing workflows. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support, simplifying the infrastructure. This guide focuses on the technical prerequisites for the transition, specifically the configuration of System Monitoring within the Solution Manager platform. By completing these setup steps, organizations can decommission Onapsis components and transition security monitoring to the native SAP environment.
Key Takeaways
- The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP functions as an addon for SAP Solution Manager.
- Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in standard SAP support.
- Transitioning allows for the removal of external Onapsis consoles and sensors.
- The first step requires completing System Monitoring in Application Operations.
How do you prepare SAP Solution Manager for the transition?
You prepare SAP Solution Manager for the transition by ensuring a standard setup is complete, as the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP operates as an addon within this platform. Because Solution Manager is widely used for application lifecycle management, it provides a native environment for vulnerability management and threat detection. Once the transition is successful, you can remove Onapsis consoles, sensors, users, and addons from your SAP landscape.
How do you verify System Monitoring configuration?
You verify the System Monitoring configuration by accessing Application Operations within SAP Solution Manager. To do this, execute transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or navigate to the work center “SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios)” and select “System Monitoring” in Application Operations. Confirm that the status of all steps is green (completed); if any steps are marked red or yellow, follow the provided guided procedures to resolve them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP an external platform?
No, it is not an external platform. It is an addon that runs directly within SAP Solution Manager, allowing organizations to leverage their existing application lifecycle management infrastructure rather than relying on external security consoles.
What happens to Onapsis components after the transition?
Once you have successfully transitioned to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP, you can remove all Onapsis consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape. Additionally, you should remove any Onapsis-related users and addons from your SAP systems.
Is Solution Manager required for this transition?
Yes, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires a standard setup of SAP Solution Manager. This platform serves as the foundation for the extension, providing the necessary monitoring and diagnostics capabilities required for SAP security.