Transitioning from SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires configuring the extension as an add-on within SAP Solution Manager. This process involves verifying your Solution Manager setup—specifically completing System Monitoring in Application Operations—before decommissioning SAP ETD consoles, sensors, and users from your SAP landscape.
What is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an alternative to SAP Enterprise Threat Detection (ETD) designed for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. Developed by Layer Seven Security, the extension functions as an add-on for SAP Solution Manager, a monitoring and diagnostics platform used by over 12,000 SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Because usage rights for Solution Manager are included in standard SAP support, this transition allows organizations to consolidate their security monitoring within an existing, familiar platform.
How do you prepare for the transition from SAP ETD?
Preparing for the transition requires a standard setup of SAP Solution Manager to ensure the platform is ready to host the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have successfully transitioned from SAP ETD, you can remove all SAP ETD components, including:
- SAP ETD consoles
- SAP ETD sensors
- SAP ETD users
- SAP ETD add-ons in your SAP systems
How to check System Monitoring for the transition?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the completion of System Monitoring in Application Operations to ensure a smooth transition. To verify your setup:
- Execute transaction
SOLMAN_SETUPor navigate to the work center SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios). - Click on System Monitoring within the Application Operations section.
- Confirm the status of all steps in System Monitoring is green (completed).
- Follow the guided procedures for System Monitoring to perform any steps that are red or yellow (incomplete).
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Key Takeaways
- The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP acts as a direct alternative to SAP ETD for threat detection and vulnerability management.
- The extension functions as an add-on for SAP Solution Manager, leveraging existing platform usage rights included in SAP support.
- Successful transition requires completing the System Monitoring configuration in Application Operations.
- Post-transition, legacy SAP ETD components, including sensors and consoles, can be removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove SAP ETD after switching to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
Yes. Once you have fully transitioned to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP, you can remove SAP ETD consoles, sensors, users, and add-ons from your SAP landscape.
Does the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP require a new platform?
No. It operates as an add-on for SAP Solution Manager, which is already used by many SAP customers for application lifecycle management and is included in standard SAP support.
What is the first step in preparing the Solution Manager platform?
You must ensure the standard setup of Solution Manager is complete, specifically by verifying that all steps in System Monitoring under Application Operations are marked as “green” or completed.