SAP Security and Authorizations
SAP Press (Verlag)
978-1-59229-062-8 (ISBN)
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The second part of the book is dedicated to the technical implementation of these security measures. From the authorization concept to measures concerning infrastructure in the portal environment and collaboration scenarios with SAP XI through to process planning, the authors leave no rock unturned. This book uses examples to describe the potential risks as well as specific application and system security concepts for individual SAP components and solutions.
Bonus: Includes a complete map of the Global Security Positioning System - an ideal navigation aid, not only while reading the book but also for ongoing assistance with your daily work.
Highlights Include:
SAP security strategies and best practices
Basic principles of technical security
Risk and control management
Legal and intra-enterprise requirements
Country-specific security standards
Application security for SAP NetWeaver and SAP solutions
Technical implementation
Graphical display of technology layers using the Global Security Positioning System
After completing his finance and banking studies at the Berlin Humboldt University, Mario Linkies worked for Shell Chemicals Europe, and as a Senior Manager for Deloitte in Canada. As Director, he established the risk management and security consulting on a global scale for the entire SAP group. He is now CEO and President of LINKIES. Management Consulting Group. Mario Linkies has extensive international consulting experience as a leading Management and SAP Consultant with a primary focus on risk management and IT security, in particular, providing comprehensive strategic consulting in regards to enterprise compliance, information and SAP security, controls and change management, operational security, quality assurance, and environmental services. Mario Linkies' 20 years of experience in the areas of SAP business and management consulting, risk and compliance, security and authorizations, as well as clean-energy services make him a top performer in his industry. He has provided consulting services on a global scale, supported national and international clients in different industries, and continuously fosters awareness for risk management, compliance and security topics in numerous initiatives. Mario Linkies is one of the initiators of the SAP Global Security Alliance (GSA) and a Speaker of the new GSA, which is now part of the International Association for SAP(R) Partners e.V. Dr. Frank Off is Assistant Director of SAP Global Focus Group Risk Management & IT Security at SAP Consulting. The focus group is a virtual global consulting group that sets the directives for best-practices solutions within the SAP consulting organization. His consulting activities focus on the definition and implementation of a comprehensive SAP security strategy. Dr. Off's responsibilities also include designing technical solutions for identity and access management and trust management, and finding secure authentication solutions based on SAP NetWeaver and partner products.
Foreword by Prof. Wolfgang Lassmann ... 15 Foreword by Dr. Sachar Paulus ... 17 1 Introduction ... 21 ... 1.1 Background ... 21 ... 1.2 Contents ... 23 ... 1.3 How to Read This Book ... 23 ... 1.4 Acknowledgements ... 24 Part 1 Basic Principles of Risk Management and IT Security 2 Risk and Control Management ... 27 ... 2.1 Security Objectives ... 27 ... 2.2 Company Assets ... 29 ... 2.2.1 Types of Company Assets ... 31 ... 2.2.2 Classification of Company Assets ... 32 ... 2.3 Risks ... 33 ... 2.3.1 Types of Risks ... 34 ... 2.3.2 Classification of Risks ... 36 ... 2.4 Controls ... 37 ... 2.4.1 Types of Controls ... 37 ... 2.4.2 Classification of Controls ... 38 3 Security Strategy ... 41 ... 3.1 Status Quo ... 41 ... 3.2 Components ... 43 ... 3.2.1 General Framework ... 44 ... 3.2.2 Strategy ... 44 ... 3.2.3 Methods ... 45 ... 3.2.4 Best Practices ... 46 ... 3.2.5 Documentation ... 47 ... 3.3 Best Practices of an SAP Security Strategy ... 47 ... 3.3.1 Procedure ... 47 ... 3.3.2 Principle of Information Ownership ... 56 ... 3.3.3 Identity Management ... 61 4 Requirements ... 67 ... 4.1 Legal Requirements ... 67 ... 4.1.1 Sarbanes-Oxley Act ... 68 ... 4.1.2 Basel II ... 76 ... 4.1.3 GoBS ... 79 ... 4.2 Internal Requirements ... 81 ... 4.3 Summary ... 82 5 Security Standards 83 ... 5.1 International Security Standards ... 83 ... 5.1.1 International Security Standard ISO 17799 ... 83 ... 5.1.2 International Security Standard CoBIT ... 87 ... 5.1.3 COSO - Integrated Framework for Company Risk Management ... 90 ... 5.2 Country-Specific Security Standards ... 94 ... 5.2.1 American Standard NIST Special Publications 800 12 ... 94 ... 5.2.2 German Security Standard IT Baseline Protection of the BSI ... 96 6 Basic Principles of Technical Security ... 101 ... 6.1 Cryptography ... 101 ... 6.1.1 Symmetric Encryption Procedure ... 102 ... 6.1.2 Asymmetric Encryption Procedure ... 103 ... 6.1.3 Hybrid Encryption Procedure ... 104 ... 6.1.4 Hash Procedures ... 106 ... 6.1.5 Digital Signature ... 107 ... 6.2 Public Key Infrastructure ... 109 ... 6.3 Authentication Procedures ... 111 ... 6.3.1 User Name and Password ... 111 ... 6.3.2 Challenge Response ... 111 ... 6.3.3 Kerberos ... 112 ... 6.3.4 Secure Token ... 113 ... 6.3.5 Digital Certificate ... 113 ... 6.3.6 Biometrics ... 113 ... 6.4 Basic Principles of Networks ... 114 ... 6.4.1 OSI Reference Model ... 114 ... 6.4.2 Important Network Protocols ... 117 ... 6.4.3 Overview of Firewall Technologies ... 118 ... 6.4.4 Secure Sockets Layer Encryption ... 120 Part 2 Security in SAP NetWeaver and Application Security 7 SAP Applications and Technology ... 123 ... 7.1 Global Security Positioning System ... 123 ... 7.2 SAP Applications ... 123 ... 7.3 SAP NetWeaver ... 125 ... 7.4 Security Technologies ... 127 ... 7.4.1 Authorizations, Risk and Change Management, and Auditing ... 127 ... 7.4.2 Identity Management ... 128 ... 7.4.3 Secure Authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) ... 129 ... 7.4.4 Technical Security ... 130 ... 7.4.5 Influencing Factors ... 131 8 SAP Web Application Server ... 135 ... 8.1 Introduction and Functions ... 135 ... 8.1.1 Overview ... 135 ... 8.1.2 Technical Architecture ... 136 ... 8.2 Risks and Controls ... 137 ... 8.3 Application Security ... 145 ... 8.3.1 Technical Authorization Concept for Administrators ... 145 ... 8.3.2 Authorization Concept for Java Applications ... 152 ... 8.3.3 Restricting Authorizations for RFC Calls ... 157 ... 8.4 Technical Security ... 161 ... 8.4.1 Introducing a Single Sign-On Authentication Mechanism ... 161 ... 8.4.2 Connecting the SAP Web AS to a Central LDAP Directory ... 163 ... 8.4.3 Changing the Default Passwords for Default Users ... 165 ... 8.4.4 Configuring Security on the SAP Gateway ... 165 ... 8.4.5 Restricting Operating System Access ... 167 ... 8.4.6 Configuring Important Security System Parameters ... 168 ... 8.4.7 Configuring Encrypted Communication Connections (SSL and SNC) ... 170 ... 8.4.8 Restricting Superfluous Internet Services ... 174 ... 8.4.9 Secure Network Architecture for Using the SAP Web AS with the Internet ... 176 ... 8.4.10 Introducing an Application-Level Gateway to Make Internet Applications Secure ... 176 ... 8.4.11 Introducing Hardening Measures on the Operating System Level ... 177 ... 8.4.12 Introducing a Quality Assurance Process for Software Development ... 177 9 SAP ERP Central Component ... 181 ... 9.1 Introduction and Functions ... 181 ... 9.2 Risks and Controls ... 181 ... 9.3 Application Security ... 187 ... 9.3.1 Authentication ... 187 ... 9.3.2 Authorizations ... 188 ... 9.3.3 Other Authorization Concepts ... 202 ... 9.3.4 Best-Practice Solutions ... 213 ... 9.4 Technical Security ... 221 10 mySAP ERP Human Capital Management ... 223 ... 10.1 Introduction and Functions ... 223 ... 10.2 Risks and Controls ... 223 ... 10.3 Application Security ... 229 ... 10.3.1 HCM Master Data Authorizations ... 231 ... 10.3.2 HCM Applicant Authorizations ... 232 ... 10.3.3 HCM Personnel Planning Authorizations ... 233 ... 10.3.4 HCM Reporting Authorizations ... 233 ... 10.3.5 Structural Authorizations ... 233 ... 10.3.6 Authorizations for Personnel Development ... 234 ... 10.3.7 Tolerated Authorizations ... 234 ... 10.3.8 Authorizations for Inspection Procedures ... 234 ... 10.3.9 Customized Authorization Checks ... 235 ... 10.3.10 Indirect Role Assignment Through the Organizational Structure ... 235 ... 10.3.11 Additional Transactions Relevant to Internal Controls ... 236 ... 10.4 Technical Security ... 236 11 SAP Industry Solutions ... 237 ... 11.1 Introduction and Functions ... 237 ... 11.2 Risks and Controls ... 238 ... 11.3 Application Security ... 240 ... 11.3.1 SAP Max Secure ... 240 ... 11.3.2 SAP Role Manager ... 241 ... 11.4 Technical Security ... 244 12 SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence ... 245 ... 12.1 Introduction and Functions ... 245 ... 12.2 Risks and Controls ... 247 ... 12.3 Application Security ... 249 ... 12.3.1 Authorizations ... 249 ... 12.3.2 Other Concepts ... 254 ... 12.4 Technical Security ... 258 13 SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management ... 261 ... 13.1 Introduction and Functions ... 261 ... 13.2 Risks and Controls ... 262 ... 13.3 Application Security ... 266 ... 13.3.1 Identity Management and Authorizations ... 267 ... 13.3.2 Revision Security ... 272 ... 13.4 Technical Security ... 273 ... 13.4.1 Communications Security ... 273 ... 13.4.2 Important Additional GSPS Components ... 274 14 mySAP Customer Relationship Management ... 275 ... 14.1 Introduction and Functions ... 275 ... 14.2 Risks and Controls ... 275 ... 14.3 Application Security ... 277 ... 14.4 Technical Security ... 284 ... 14.4.1 Technical Protection of the Mobile Application ... 285 ... 14.4.2 Additional Important GSPS Components ... 285 15 mySAP Supplier Relationship Management ... 287 ... 15.1 Introduction and Functions ... 287 ... 15.2 Risks and Controls ... 288 ... 15.3 Application Security ... 289 ... 15.3.1 Important Authorizations ... 289 ... 15.3.2 Rules-Based Security Checks Using Business Partner Attributes ... 297 ... 15.3.3 User Management ... 300 ... 15.4 Technical Security ... 301 16 mySAP Supply Chain Management ... 303 ... 16.1 Introduction and Functions ... 303 ... 16.2 Risks and Controls ... 303 ... 16.3 Application Security ... 304 ... 16.3.1 Authorizations for the iPPE Workbench ... 304 ... 16.3.2 Authorizations for Supply Chain Planning ... 305 ... 16.3.3 Authorizations for Event Management ... 305 ... 16.4 Technical Security ... 306 17 SAP Strategic Enterprise Management ... 307 ... 17.1 Introduction and Functions ... 307 ... 17.2 Risks and Controls ... 308 ... 17.3 Application Security ... 309 ... 17.4 Technical Security ... 309 18 SAP Solution Manager ... 311 ... 18.1 Introduction and Functions ... 311 ... 18.2 Risks and Controls ... 314 ... 18.3 Application Security ... 316 ... 18.4 Technical Security ... 318 ... 18.4.1 System Monitoring Function ... 318 ... 18.4.2 RFC Communication Security ... 319 ... 18.4.3 Important Additional GSPS Components ... 319 19 SAP Enterprise Portal ... 321 ... 19.1 Introduction and Functions ... 321 ... 19.1.1 Technical architecture ... 322 ... 19.1.2 Description of the User Management Engine ... 324 ... 19.2 Risks and Controls ... 328 ... 19.3 Application Security ... 335 ... 19.3.1 Structure and Design of Portal Roles ... 335 ... 19.3.2 Delegated User Administration for Portal Roles by Involving the Information Owners ... 341 ... 19.3.3 Synchronization of Portal Roles with the ABAP Roles of SAP Backend Applications ... 344 ... 19.3.4 Change Management Process for New Portal Content ... 350 ... 19.4 Technical Security ... 352 ... 19.4.1 Connecting SAP EP to a Central LDAP Directory or SAP System ... 352 ... 19.4.2 Implementation of a Single Sign-On Mechanism Based on a One-Factor Authentication ... 354 ... 19.4.3 Implementation of a Single Sign-On Mechanism Based on an Integrated Authentication ... 357 ... 19.4.4 Implementation of a Single Sign-On Mechanism Based on Person-Related Certificates ... 359 ... 19.4.5 Configuration for Anonymous Access ... 361 ... 19.4.6 Secure Initial Configuration ... 362 ... 19.4.7 Definition and Implementation of Security Zones ... 363 ... 19.4.8 Secure Network Architecture ... 365 ... 19.4.9 Introducing an Application-Level Gateway to Make Portal Applications Secure ... 368 ... 19.4.10 Configuration of Encrypted Communication Channels ... 371 ... 19.4.11 Implementation of a Virus Scan for Avoiding a Virus Infection ... 373 20 SAP Exchange Infrastructure ... 375 ... 20.1 Introduction and Functions ... 375 ... 20.2 Risks and Controls ... 379 ... 20.3 Application Security ... 384 ... 20.3.1 Authorizations for the Integration Builder ... 384 ... 20.3.2 Passwords and Authorizations for Technical Service Users ... 385 ... 20.4 Technical Security ... 387 ... 20.4.1 Definition of Technical Service Users for Communication Channels at Runtime ... 387 ... 20.4.2 Setting Up Encryption for Communication Channels ... 388 ... 20.4.3 Digital Signature for XML-Based Messages ... 394 ... 20.4.4 Encryption of XML-Based Messages ... 399 ... 20.4.5 Network-Side Security for Integration Scenarios ... 399 ... 20.4.6 Audit of the Integration Builder and the SAP XI Communication ... 401 ... 20.4.7 Securing the File Adapter at Operating-System Level ... 404 21 SAP Partner Connectivity Kit ... 405 ... 21.1 Introduction and Functions ... 405 ... 21.2 Risks and Controls ... 406 ... 21.3 Application Security ... 409 ... 21.4 Technical Security ... 410 ... 21.4.1 Separate Technical Service User for Every Connected Partner System ... 410 ... 21.4.2 Setting Up Encryption for Communication Channels ... 410 ... 21.4.3 Digital Signature for XML-Based Messages ... 410 ... 21.4.4 Network-Side Security for Integration Scenarios ... 410 ... 21.4.5 Audit of the Message Exchange ... 410 ... 21.4.6 Securing the File Adapter at Operating-System Level ... 411 22 SAP Mobile Infrastructure ... 413 ... 22.1 Introduction and Functionality ... 413 ... 22.2 Risks and Controls ... 415 ... 22.3 Application Security ... 419 ... 22.3.1 Authorization Concept for SAP MI Applications ... 419 ... 22.3.2 Authorization Concept for Administration ... 422 ... 22.3.3 Restricting the Authorizations of the RFC User to Backend Applications ... 423 ... 22.4 Technical Security ... 424 ... 22.4.1 Setting Up Encrypted Communications Connections ... 424 ... 22.4.2 Securing the Synchronization Communication ... 425 ... 22.4.3 Deactivating Superfluous Services on the SAP MI Server ... 427 ... 22.4.4 Secure Network Architecture ... 427 ... 22.4.5 Monitoring ... 428 23 Database Server ... 431 ... 23.1 Introduction and Functions ... 431 ... 23.2 Risks and Controls ... 431 ... 23.3 Application Security ... 434 ... 23.4 Technical Security ... 435 ... 23.4.1 Changing Default Passwords ... 435 ... 23.4.2 Removing Unnecessary Database Users ... 438 ... 23.4.3 Limiting Database Access ... 438 ... 23.4.4 Design and Implementation of a Database Backup Concept ... 439 ... 23.4.5 Design and Implementation of an Upgrade Concept ... 440 24 SAP Web Dispatcher ... 441 ... 24.1 Introduction and Functions ... 441 ... 24.2 Risks and Controls ... 441 ... 24.3 Application Security ... 443 ... 24.4 Technical Security ... 443 ... 24.4.1 Use of SAP Web Dispatcher as a Reverse Proxy ... 443 ... 24.4.2 Configuration of SAP Web Dispatcher as a URL Filter ... 445 ... 24.4.3 SSL Configuration ... 447 ... 24.4.4 Monitoring ... 449 25 SAProuter ... 451 ... 25.1 Introduction and Functions ... 451 ... 25.2 Risks and Controls ... 451 ... 25.3 Application Security ... 452 ... 25.4 Technical Security ... 452 26 SAP Internet Transaction Server ... 455 ... 26.1 Introduction and Functions ... 455 ... 26.2 Risks and Controls ... 457 ... 26.3 Application Security ... 460 ... 26.3.1 Defining Access Rights for Service Files ... 460 ... 26.3.2 Administration Concept ... 461 ... 26.4 Technical Security ... 462 ... 26.4.1 Installing a DMZ Network Segmentation ... 462 ... 26.4.2 Encrypting Communications Connections ... 463 ... 26.4.3 Setting Up a Certificate-Based Authentication Process ... 466 ... 26.4.4 Setting Up a Pluggable Authentication Service ... 467 27 SAP GUI ... 471 ... 27.1 Introduction and Functions ... 471 ... 27.2 Risks and Controls ... 471 ... 27.3 Application Security ... 474 ... 27.3.1 Types of Signatures ... 474 ... 27.3.2 Supported Electronic Document Formats ... 476 ... 27.3.3 Technical Implementation of the SSF Functions ... 476 ... 27.3.4 Saving Digitally Signed Documents ... 479 ... 27.3.5 Installing the SSF Functions ... 480 ... 27.4 Technical Security ... 481 ... 27.4.1 SSO for the WebGUI by Integration into the OS Authentication Process ... 481 ... 27.4.2 SSO for the WebGUI by Using Digital Certificates ... 481 ... 27.4.3 Restricting Access to an SAP Web AS Using SAProuter ... 483 28 Web Browser ... 485 ... 28.1 Introduction and Functions ... 485 ... 28.2 Risks and Controls ... 486 ... 28.3 Application Security ... 487 ... 28.4 Technical Security ... 487 ... 28.4.1 Anti-Virus Software and Its Update for the Desktop PC ... 487 ... 28.4.2 Using a Personal Firewall on the Desktop PC ... 488 ... 28.4.3 Security Settings for the Web Browser ... 488 29 Mobile Devices ... 491 ... 29.1 Introduction and Functions ... 491 ... 29.2 Risks and Controls ... 491 ... 29.3 Application Security ... 494 ... 29.4 Technical Security ... 495 ... 29.4.1 Using Mobile Devices with Authentication Mechanism ... 495 ... 29.4.2 Implementing an Encryption Method for Storage Media ... 496 ... 29.4.3 Implementing Anti-Virus Protection ... 496 ... 29.4.4 Installing a Personal Firewall ... 496 ... 29.4.5 Implementing a Backup Concept ... 497 ... 29.4.6 Setting Up Access Rights for Important System Files ... 497 ... 29.4.7 Fostering a User's Security Awareness ... 497 The Authors 499 Index 501
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.6.2006 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | SAP Press |
| Verlagsort | Maryland |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Einbandart | gebunden |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Netzwerke ► Sicherheit / Firewall |
| Schlagworte | Berechtigung (EDV) • IT-Sicherheit • SAP NetWeaver |
| ISBN-10 | 1-59229-062-0 / 1592290620 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-59229-062-8 / 9781592290628 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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