The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP offers an alternative to Security Bridge for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. This guide outlines the essential steps for preparing your SAP Solution Manager environment to ensure a seamless transition between these cybersecurity platforms.
Executive Summary
Transitioning from Security Bridge to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires careful planning of your SAP Solution Manager environment. As an SAP partner, Layer Seven Security provides this extension as an addon for Solution Manager, a platform already used by over 12,000 customers for application lifecycle management. Because Solution Manager usage rights are included in standard SAP support, this transition allows organizations to leverage existing infrastructure for robust security monitoring.
This guide focuses on the preparatory requirements for your Solution Manager setup. Before proceeding with the full migration, you must verify that your system monitoring configurations are fully operational. Ensuring these prerequisites are met prevents potential issues during the transition. Once the new extension is deployed and verified, you can safely remove Security Bridge consoles, sensors, users, and addons from your landscape. This seventh part of our series details the specific verification steps for your monitoring configuration, setting the stage for subsequent software version compatibility checks.
Key Takeaways
- The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is a direct alternative for vulnerability management and threat detection.
- The extension functions as an addon for SAP Solution Manager, leveraging your existing application lifecycle management infrastructure.
- Solution Manager usage rights are included in standard SAP support, making this a cost-effective security integration.
- Successful transition requires confirming that System Monitoring is fully configured and operational within Solution Manager.
How do I prepare my SAP Solution Manager environment?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires a standard, fully functional setup of SAP Solution Manager. Before beginning the transition, you must verify your configuration in the Application Operations work center. Ensure that your system is prepared to support the extension by confirming the status of all monitoring components.
How do I verify System Monitoring status?
You can verify your System Monitoring status by executing the transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or by navigating to the SAP Solution Manager Configuration work center. Within the Application Operations section, select System Monitoring and confirm that all steps show a green (completed) status. If any steps are marked red or yellow (incomplete), you must follow the guided procedures within the tool to resolve these issues before proceeding.
FAQ
What is the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP?
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an SAP addon developed by Layer Seven Security. It provides comprehensive vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security as an alternative to Security Bridge, specifically designed to run within SAP Solution Manager.
Is SAP Solution Manager required for this transition?
Yes, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is built as an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Because it utilizes this platform, it integrates with your existing application lifecycle management tools, which are covered under standard SAP support.
What happens to Security Bridge components after the switch?
Once you have successfully transitioned to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP, you can remove all Security Bridge assets. This includes uninstalling Security Bridge consoles and sensors, and deleting associated Security Bridge users and addons from your SAP systems.