SAP control technology
SAP control managed services
Your Value
Always fully secured and in control SAP (GRC) environment
Best practice & automated SAP-authorizations and access compliance
Effective 1’st line SAP authorisations & controls treatment
Efficiency via automated SAP IT general controls
S/4 HANA and RISE readiness and compliance by design
Continuous SAP risks & security monitoring and real-time insights
Flexibility and scalability with our SAP experts
Qualiy improvement included in our SAP co-sourcing solutions.
Lowest possible cost of SAP security & control
SAP cost saving via optimized management of SAP licenses and usage
Thanks to the personal approach and quality of there teams in The Netherlands and South-Africa, BR1GHT reached all our objectives set in the first year.
Best practice SAP control tool selection
We guide you through every step of the technology selection process for SAP authorisations and security. From exploring various SAP tools and formulating a solid business case to creating shortlists, organizing demos, managing proposals, and initiating projects, we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to ensure you choose the SAP S&C technology that perfectly fits your current needs while also paving the way for future growth and success. With our support, you can confidently navigate the complexities of SAP technology and unlock new possibilities for your business.
- ZAll SAP security & controls variances of technology (see further).
- ZWe know all available SAP technology and guarantee independence.
- ZProven Methodology: We use a proven selection methodology with a strong track record of successful selections.
- ZExpert SAP consultants: who understand all aspects of SAP controls & security.
- ZWe ensure that the SAP technology meets your needs and fits in your current architecture.
SAP control tool implementations
- ZRapid, value-driven implementations.
- ZFixed-price projects (when feasible) for cost predictability.
- ZHighly skilled and experienced consultants.
- ZExtensive expertise in SAP, security, controls, and IT.
- ZEmpowering your team for a smooth transition and ongoing success.
- ZAligned approach between business (responsible for the content) and IT (responsible for maintainance).
- ZClose the gap in usage and adoption post go-live
- ZOptimize existing implementations for peak performance.
- ZEnsure active business participation for SoD and access risk compliance.
- ZIntegrate various technologies for a comprehensive risk overview.
- ZEducate end users and key users through knowledge transfer.
- ZProvide continuous system updates and workflow maintenance.
Functionalities to look at when selecting SAP control solutions
Access Risk Analysis: Identifying and managing segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts and access risks.
User Provisioning and Certification: Streamlining the creation, maintenance, and removal of user access.
Continuous Controls Monitoring: Automating the monitoring of controls to ensure compliance and detect anomalies.
Role Management: Designing, maintaining, and optimizing user roles for compliance and efficiency.
Elevated Access Management: Managing and auditing privileged access to ensure security.
Security Configuration Reviews: Assessing and improving security settings within SAP systems
Patch Management: Ensuring systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches.
Interface Traffic Monitoring: Monitoring data traffic between systems to detect and prevent unauthorized access
Code Vulnerability Management: Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in custom code.
License Management: Analyzing and optimizing SAP license usage.
Data Privacy and Protection: Managing and securing sensitive data to comply with privacy regulations.
Cybersecurity Application Controls: Implementing controls to protect against cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
Access Risk Analysis: Identifying and managing segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts and access risks.
User Provisioning and Certification: Streamlining the creation, maintenance, and removal of user access.
Continuous Controls Monitoring: Automating the monitoring of controls to ensure compliance and detect anomalies.
Role Management: Designing, maintaining, and optimizing user roles for compliance and efficiency.
Elevated Access Management: Managing and auditing privileged access to ensure security.
Security Configuration Reviews: Assessing and improving security settings within SAP systems
Patch Management: Ensuring systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches.
Interface Traffic Monitoring: Monitoring data traffic between systems to detect and prevent unauthorized access
Code Vulnerability Management: Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in custom code.
License Management: Analyzing and optimizing SAP license usage.
Data Privacy and Protection: Managing and securing sensitive data to comply with privacy regulations
Cybersecurity Application Controls: Implementing controls to protect against cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
Our SAP control technologies
Soterion has built a business- centric agile GRC-solution on top of SAP that enhances accountability of SAP related risk & compliance. It is considered a much cheaper, and easy to implement strong competitor to SAP- GRC. The solution has extensive functionalities to analyse user rights, improve compliance and stay compliant. Quick to install, easy to learn, S/4HANA ready and boasts an award-winning user experience; both on premise, in the cloud or as a managed service.
M.A.R.C. is a versatile GRC tool designed for both SAP and non-SAP systems, making it an invaluable asset for auditors and IT departments alike. With its comprehensive suite of modules, M.A.R.C. empowers clients to conduct thorough Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, redesign authorizations for enhanced security, monitor and manage access risks effectively, and perform detailed S/4 HANA license analysis. By leveraging M.A.R.C., organizations can ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance, all while optimizing their SAP and non-SAP environments.
ToggleNow offers a powerful solution for managing SAP compliance, security, and access control, customized to fit your unique business requirements. It’s a cost-effective and user-friendly alternative to complex GRC tools, designed to simplify compliance and risk management. This innovative solution helps you efficiently redesign SAP authorizations and enables seamless, automated migration of SAP Authorizations and SAP GRC to S/4 HANA. With ToggleNow, you can achieve robust security and compliance with ease.
Pathlock Cloud provides a centralized solution for application access governance, including access risk analysis, provisioning certifications, elevated access, and role management. It effectively manages access risks and enforces controls across multiple systems, including SAP. Additionally, Pathlock offers continuous controls monitoring, risk quantification, and a module for cybersecurity application controls. With Pathlock Cloud, you can ensure robust governance and security across your entire application landscape.
Security Bridge is a user-friendly technology that protects SAP systems through real-time intrusion detection, security configuration reviews, interface traffic monitoring, patch management reviews, code vulnerability management, and transport center reviews. It offers comprehensive visibility, control, and management of your security infrastructure. By proactively safeguarding IT environments, mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing resilience against complex threats, Security Bridge empowers organizations to maintain robust security and operational efficiency.
EPI-USE Labs is a global company that provides software solutions and managed services to optimize the performance, management, and security of SAP and SAP SuccessFactors systems. Their offerings include tools for test data and landscape management, data security and privacy, HCM reporting, and cloud solutions. With over 40 years of experience, EPI-USE Labs partners with clients to transform SAP landscapes, ensuring improved performance and compliance. They focus on delivering innovative, client-specific solutions that help businesses navigate their SAP journey successfully.
SAP control consulting
We then work on realizing a best-practice controlled SAP environment. If needed, we can embed these new best practices into your organization’s workflows, implementing continuous improvement capabilities and integrating all business lines into an effective structure. This ensures robust assurance on your SAP risks. Our approach can include the following SAP S&C areas:
- ZSAP authorisations - managed compliance and risks - realise safeguarding of assets, continuity, fraud prevention and privacy.
- ZSAP security - realising a maximum secured SAP environment.
- ZSAP license management - getting compliant and save costs.
- ZSAP S/4 HANA - FIORI - RISE - manage all the risk in your migrations.
SAP authorisations
SAP security
SAP license management
SAP migration to S/4 HANA & RISE
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SAP authorisations
Get clean – stay clean
Benefits of our design solution
- ZAchieve SOX compliance: master the management of access controls and segregation of duties (SoD) risks, significantly reducing the likelihood of financial misstatements and fines by adhering to regulatory requirements.
- ZEnhanced SAP security and risk management: optimize the authorization process to minimize SoD conflicts and proactively manage risks, ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
- ZBusiness unit harmonization: unify roles across business units to create a cohesive access management framework, enhancing collaboration and governance.
- ZFuture-ready, flexible solution: equip your SAP system for seamless integration with Fiori and S/4 HANA, driving digital transformation with centralized, harmonized roles.
- ZSecurity and license optimization by design: streamline access rights to align with SAP’s new licensing structure, preventing over-licensing and effectively controlling costs.
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Secure your SAP systems with confidence
Areas of expertise
- ZThreat protection for critical SAP systems. Shield your SAP environment against ransomware, phishing, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats using multi-layered security strategies.
- ZVulnerability management. Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your SAP systems through regular assessments, patch management, and threat intelligence integration.
- ZReal-time monitoring and Incident detection. Leverage state-of-the-art tools like SecurityBridge to monitor your SAP landscape, detect anomalies, and respond to incidents instantly.
- ZSecurity baseline sssessment. Conduct a comprehensive assessment to ensure your SAP environment adheres to best practices and meets regulatory requirements.
- ZCompliance with global standards. Align with international standards, including ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA, to maintain trust, avoid penalties, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- ZData protection. Secure sensitive data—such as customer records and financial information—with encryption, access controls, and data masking.
- ZRisk mitigation. Reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access and data breaches by implementing identity management systems and robust security controls.
Benefits of BR1GHT’s SAP cyber security services
- ZEnhanced resilience: Strengthen your SAP systems against cyber threats with proactive security measures.
- ZRegulatory compliance: Meet global compliance standards, minimizing risks of penalties or reputational damage.
- ZReal-time insights: Gain operational visibility with continuous monitoring, detailed reporting, and actionable insights.
- ZOperational efficiency: Streamline processes with automation and advanced IT General Controls to reduce manual effort.
- ZCustomer trust: Safeguard sensitive data to maintain customer confidence and protect your brand reputation.
- ZFuture-proof security: Stay ahead of emerging threats with cutting-edge technology and ongoing optimization.
Protect, Comply, Thrive with BR1GHT
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SAP license management
License compliance assessment
Improvement
- ZRISE with SAP Contract Negotiations: We help you navigate the complexities of RISE with SAP contracts, securing favorable terms that maximize the value of your SAP investment.
- ZS/4 HANA Contract Migrations: Our strategic approach supports seamless migrations to S/4 HANA, minimizing disruption and optimizing your SAP landscape for the future.
- ZLicensing Strategies: We identify cost-effective licensing options and develop negotiation tactics tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
- Z3rd Party Access Management: Ensure compliant access for third-party applications interfacing with SAP, preventing unexpected costs and reducing compliance risks.
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Areas of expertise
- ZAssess the impact of migration on your existing authorization structures, FIORI applications, and licensing to ensure a smooth transition.
- ZEstablish a robust security and compliance framework within the migration project to safeguard data and meet regulatory standards.
- ZWork closely with finance process owners to identify risks and implement mitigating controls for authorizations and Segregation of Duties (SoD).
- ZRedesign risk rule sets to accommodate new SAP and FIORI transactions, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- ZOptimize authorizations and roles to reduce licensing costs, minimize risks, and streamline role maintenance for long-term efficiency.
- ZLeverage SAP RISE capabilities, including cloud-based infrastructure, built-in compliance tools, and embedded intelligence, to drive innovation and operational resilience.
- ZImplement end-to-end migration strategies that integrate business process improvements and align with your organizational goals.
- ZDeliver business / project manager or being your security and controls stream within your S/4 HANA migration (next to or as part of the system / business integrator)
Benefits partnering with BR1GHT for your migration
- ZCost efficiency: Lower operational costs through optimized roles, reduced licensing fees, and streamlined system management.
- ZEnhanced security and compliance: Proactively address risks and regulatory requirements during the migration process, ensuring your systems are protected.
- ZBusiness continuity: Minimize downtime and disruption with a structured, well-executed migration strategy tailored to your needs.
- ZOptimized operations: Modernize processes, implement intelligent automation, and enable faster decision-making with SAP S/4HANA and RISE features.
- ZCloud-driven Agility: Unlock the scalability, flexibility, and resilience of SAP RISE’s cloud infrastructure to future-proof your operations.
- ZFuture-ready ERP: Adopt a cutting-edge ERP system that supports real-time analytics, predictive capabilities, and seamless integration with digital tools.
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SAP security & control specialists
Ad-interim. We provide interim specialists in SAP security, authorization, and controls, and tools like Soterion, MARC, and Togglenow. These experts can seamlessly integrate into your S/4 HANA or RISE upgrade projects as security, controls, or finance specialists. They can also support business and finance streams as process owners. Whether you need coverage during peak times, absences, or additional project demands, our specialists—from juniors to seasoned principal consultants—are ready to lead and manage your teams and projects effectively.
Operational support. For ongoing needs, we offer flexible, long-term operational support contracts. Our commitment includes continuous improvement assignments and ad-hoc consultations, ensuring your organization benefits from in-depth knowledge and expertise across all specialist areas. Partnering with us guarantees compliance, resilience, and future-readiness. Choose BR1GHT for a partnership that drives excellence and innovation in all SAP control areas.
Partnering for your success
- ZProven expertise you can trust. Leverage our deep experience and SAP control technologies. Supported by global service centers, we ensure your systems are safeguarded with industry-leading tools and practices.
- ZA seamless extension of your team. Our experts integrate effortlessly, aligning with your processes and objectives to enhance performance and reduce risks—just like part of your team.
- ZProactive control and compliance. Address SAP Segregation of Duties (SoD) and security risks proactively, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards for your peace of mind.
- ZStructured, comprehensive onboarding. We guide you through a four-phase onboarding program—covering business case development, transition, operation, and improvement—for a solid foundation of success.
- ZFlexibility and scalability to meet your needs. Our skilled SAP specialists provide agile, scalable support for peak periods, ad-hoc needs, or long-term collaboration as your business demands.
- ZDrive efficiency with automation and innovation. Harness the power of IT General Controls and advanced technology to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and reduce manual effort.
- ZCommitment to continuous improvement. We refine controls, optimize processes, and reduce risks to add lasting value to your SAP environment, with transparent management reporting.
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