1 .Why is SAP security important?
SAP is one of the most popular ERP systems being used by organizations worldwide. It automates transaction processing and ensures automated safekeeping of records. It provides reports, which allow management to monitor their business more closely. But all these benefits are based on an underlying assumption – information contained in SAP is secure. It is extremely important for management to be assured that the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information contained in their SAP system is adequately protected.
Security controls are one of the more complex areas in SAP. Due to increasing focus on corporate governance and various regulatory requirements like SOX/ J-SOX, SAP security and controls is receiving greater attention than ever before.
2 .What is SAP security?
SAP provides an elaborate and complex mechanism to control Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (collectively known as ‘information security’). This includes various areas such as
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Authorizations
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Segregation of Duties
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BASIS controls
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Configurable controls in various business processes such as sales, purchase, human resources, financial accounting, etc
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Exception reports and other procedural controls
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SAP security policies and procedures, etc.
3 .Who should attend these courses?
SAP security requires specialized skills and the SAP security trainings are designed to assist all stakeholders in SAP security in an organization. This includes:
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Internal auditors and IT auditors working for organizations using SAP
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SAP security auditors
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SAP security professionals
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SAP business analysts
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BASIS administrators
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SAP project managers
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SAP Security Leads
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SAP GRC professionals
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SAP system administrators
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Anyone with an interest in SAP security
4 .What is my career path if I get trained in SAP security?
SAP security is a highly sought after skill. While there is an abundant supply of SAP implementation and functional consultant, there is a lack of SAP security skills. SAP security professionals are highly sought after by
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Consulting companies like PwC, KPMG, etc
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System implementers like Accenture, IBM, etc
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Organizations using SAP
5 .How much time is required for the trainings?
The estimated time required for various courses are as follows:
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Course and Module |
Description |
Estimated Time |
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SAP-SEC-001 |
Authorization Concepts in SAP |
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Module I |
Introduction |
60 minutes |
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Module II |
Organization Structure |
25 minutes |
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Module III |
Authorization Concept |
70 minutes |
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Module IV |
Profile Generator |
30 minutes |
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Module V |
Advanced Authorizations |
15 minutes |
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Module VI |
Designing Authorizations |
25 minutes |
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Module VII |
Authorizations Review |
35 minutes |
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Total Time |
260 minutes |
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SAP-SEC-001 |
BASIS Controls |
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Module I |
Introduction |
60 minutes |
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Module II |
Information Security |
10 minutes |
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Module III |
Logical Access Controls |
80 minutes |
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Module IV |
Change Controls |
45 minutes |
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Module V |
Other BASIS Controls |
35 minutes |
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Total Time |
230 minutes |
6 .What is the course fee?
The fees for various courses are as follows:
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Course ID |
Description |
Fee (in USD) |
Estimated Time |
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SAP-SEC-001 |
Authorizations Concepts |
USD 300 |
Approx 4 hours |
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SAP-SEC-002 |
BASIS Security |
USD 300 |
Approx 4 hours |
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SAP-SEC-003 |
Segregation of Duties |
Coming soon! |
Coming soon! |
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SAP-SEC-004 |
Controls in purchasing process |
Coming soon! |
Coming soon! |
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SAP-SEC-005 |
Controls in sales process |
Coming soon! |
Coming soon! |
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SAP-SEC-006 |
Controls in financial accounting process |
Coming soon! |
Coming soon! |
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SAP-SEC-007 |
Controls in Human Resources module |
Coming soon! |
Coming soon! |
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SAP-SEC-008 |
Controls in SAP inventory management module |
Coming soon! |
Coming soon! |
7 .How can I pay for the trainings?
8 .How long can I access the training after I have purchased the subscription?
The trainings are available for 30 days after subscription.
9 .How can I register?
You can register online here.
10 .Do I get a certificate?
‘Certificate of completion’ will be provided to all trainees after they have completed the course and passed an online test.
11 .Are the courses endorsed/ certified by SAP?
The SAP security training courses are not certified or endorsed by SAP. The trainings are provided by Mantran Consulting Pte Ltd, which is an independent SAP security consulting and training service provider with its registered office in Singapore. We do not have any affiliation with SAP.
12 .Should I go for online training or classroom training?
Online trainings offer following benefits:
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Courses are available on demand anywhere and anytime
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It can be completed without taking leave from office
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You can learn at your own pace
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You can repeat it as many times as you wish within 30 days
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There are multiple quizzes to check you progress
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It is more economical than classroom trainings!
Classroom training, on the other hand, is more interactive and provides opportunities to tap experiences of the trainers and other participants.
For beginners, we recommend online trainings, since it can be taken at your own pace. Classroom training is more suited for participants who have some previous experience of working in SAP environment. MANTRAN also conducts classroom SAP security trainings. Visit our SAP security web page at http://www.mantranconsulting.com/sap_sc_training.htmlfor details.
13 .What if I have additional queries?
We provide email support to registered users. If you have additional queries related to training content, please email us at trainings@mantranconsulting.comwith subject ‘Training Support’. We will respond to you within 5 working days.
14 .What are system requirements?
15 .Can I get a SAP demo system access for practice?
We do not provide SAP access for practice. You can subscribe to SAP Sandbox on demand by visiting SAP site (https://lod.sdn.sap.com/index.jspa) and use it to practice various concepts learnt in the trainings. There are many other service providers, who provide SAP demo system for practice and trainings.
16 .Which SAP versions are covered by the trainings?
The SAP security trainings are based on SAP ECC 6.0. However, most of the concepts are applicable for SAP R/3 4.6c and later versions.
17 .I am a training coordinator for my organization and require SAP security trainings for a large number of users. Do you offer any solutions for organizations?
We offer customized SAP security solutions to organizations. This includes conducting corporate trainings, designing computer based trainings, etc. Please contact us at trainings@mantranconsulting.com for details.