A tailored course, built for your situation
Advanced SAP Infrastructure & Security: Implementation Mastery
Deep-dive implementation frameworks for senior SAP infrastructure and security leaders
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Staying ahead of evolving compliance and threat landscapes without overextending your team
The situation this course is for
Even experienced SAP infrastructure and security leaders face increasing pressure to align technical controls with board-level risk expectations. Traditional training stops at concepts, this course bridges to execution.
Who this is for
Senior technical leaders managing SAP environments with responsibility for infrastructure resilience, access governance, and security compliance
Who this is not for
Entry-level administrators or professionals without SAP system oversight responsibilities
What you walk away with
- Implement zero-trust principles in SAP system access and data flows
- Design audit-ready security documentation frameworks
- Integrate secure DevOps practices into SAP landscape operations
- Lead cross-functional risk alignment between IT, security, and compliance teams
- Deploy threat-informed defense models tailored to SAP architecture
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Modern SAP Security Architecture
Establishing a current baseline for secure SAP infrastructure design
12 chapters in this module
- Evolving expectations for SAP security leadership
- Zero-trust principles in enterprise resource planning
- Mapping SAP landscapes to NIST and ISO controls
- Identity lifecycle management in hybrid environments
- Privileged access governance models
- Data classification frameworks for SAP systems
- Secure communication protocols across tiers
- Encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit
- Network segmentation for SAP environments
- Threat modeling SAP system interactions
- Compliance alignment with GDPR, SOX, and SOCA
- Building executive-level security narratives
Module 2. Secure SAP System Deployment and Provisioning
Hardening SAP systems from initial setup through production
12 chapters in this module
- Secure baseline configuration standards
- Role-based access control design patterns
- Automated provisioning workflows
- Secure parameter tuning for SAP kernels
- Transport management security
- Client copy and refresh safeguards
- Disaster recovery configuration security
- Cloud vs on-premise deployment tradeoffs
- SAP HANA security-specific considerations
- Secure integration with directory services
- Patch management governance
- Version control for security configurations
Module 3. Identity and Access Governance in SAP
Managing user access with precision and auditability
12 chapters in this module
- User provisioning lifecycle automation
- Segregation of duties implementation
- Access request workflow design
- Periodic access review frameworks
- Emergency access (firefighter) controls
- Role design and maintenance best practices
- Cross-system access correlation
- Identity analytics for anomaly detection
- Integration with enterprise IAM platforms
- Access certification reporting
- Temporary access governance
- Role mining and optimization techniques
Module 4. Threat-Informed Defense for SAP Systems
Designing security controls based on real-world attack patterns
12 chapters in this module
- SAP-specific threat actor profiles
- Common exploitation techniques in ERP systems
- Log monitoring for suspicious transactions
- Detecting unauthorized data exports
- Protecting against insider threats
- Securing remote function modules
- Web dispatcher security hardening
- Mitigating ABAP debugging risks
- Secure RFC configuration
- Monitoring for privilege escalation
- Incident response playbooks for SAP
- Forensic readiness for SAP environments
Module 5. Secure DevOps for SAP Landscapes
Integrating security into SAP change and release management
12 chapters in this module
- DevSecOps principles in SAP contexts
- Automated security testing in transport chains
- Code review standards for ABAP security
- Static code analysis integration
- Secure transport promotion workflows
- Change authorization controls
- Emergency change governance
- Version control for security settings
- Infrastructure as code for SAP
- Pipeline security for CI/CD
- Monitoring drift in configuration
- Release approval gate design
Module 6. Audit and Compliance Readiness
Preparing for internal and external audits with confidence
12 chapters in this module
- SOX compliance for SAP systems
- Documentation standards for auditors
- Evidence collection automation
- Audit trail configuration best practices
- User access review reporting
- Segregation of duties audit frameworks
- Compliance dashboard design
- Regulatory update tracking
- Third-party assessment preparation
- Remediation workflow design
- Continuous compliance monitoring
- Executive reporting for audit outcomes
Module 7. Data Protection and Privacy in SAP
Implementing privacy controls across SAP data flows
12 chapters in this module
- GDPR compliance in ERP systems
- Data minimization techniques
- Pseudonymization strategies
- Right to erasure implementation
- Data subject request workflows
- Cross-border data transfer safeguards
- Sensitive data discovery tools
- Encryption key management
- Data retention policy enforcement
- Privacy impact assessment integration
- Vendor data access controls
- Consent management in SAP modules
Module 8. Network and Communication Security
Securing data flows within and beyond SAP environments
12 chapters in this module
- Secure network architecture design
- Firewall rule optimization
- Encrypted communication protocols
- SAProuter configuration security
- Message server protection
- Gateway service hardening
- Single sign-on security
- SSL/TLS certificate management
- Load balancer security considerations
- Cloud connectivity security
- API security for SAP interfaces
- Monitoring for unauthorized connections
Module 9. Cloud and Hybrid SAP Security
Extending security controls to cloud and hybrid deployments
12 chapters in this module
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud security model
- Identity federation patterns
- Shared responsibility model clarity
- Cloud provider configuration reviews
- Hybrid integration security
- Data residency considerations
- Cloud access security brokers
- Monitoring cloud-based SAP systems
- Backup and recovery security
- Cloud-native logging integration
- Compliance in multi-cloud environments
- Vendor lock-in risk mitigation
Module 10. Security Monitoring and Incident Response
Establishing proactive detection and response capabilities
12 chapters in this module
- SIEM integration with SAP logs
- Baseline for normal system behavior
- Anomaly detection techniques
- Real-time alerting strategies
- Incident triage for SAP systems
- Forensic data collection
- Containment procedures
- Communication protocols during incidents
- Post-incident review frameworks
- Threat intelligence integration
- Automated response workflows
- Tabletop exercise design
Module 11. Governance, Risk, and Compliance Integration
Aligning SAP security with enterprise GRC frameworks
12 chapters in this module
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Control design for SAP processes
- GRC tool integration
- Policy alignment across domains
- Third-party risk management
- Vendor assessment for SAP services
- Continuous control monitoring
- Key risk indicator design
- Executive reporting frameworks
- Audit planning coordination
- Regulatory change impact analysis
- Board-level risk communication
Module 12. Strategic Leadership in SAP Security
Elevating from technical execution to strategic influence
12 chapters in this module
- Building security culture in IT teams
- Communicating risk to non-technical leaders
- Budget justification for security initiatives
- Talent development for SAP security
- Succession planning for key roles
- Vendor negotiation strategies
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Innovation in SAP security practices
- Mentorship and coaching models
- Leading transformation initiatives
- Future trends in ERP security
- Personal leadership development plan
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing zero-trust access controls in hybrid SAP environments
- Preparing for external audit with limited team bandwidth
- Responding to increased board scrutiny on cyber risk
- Leading SAP security transformation post-merger
Before vs. after
Before
Overwhelmed by compliance demands and reactive security tasks
After
Leading with confidence using structured, implementation-ready frameworks
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates.
If nothing changes
Continuing with ad-hoc security practices risks misalignment with evolving regulatory expectations and increases the effort required for audit readiness.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program delivers SAP-specific implementation frameworks. Compared to vendor-led training, it offers independent, actionable guidance without product bias.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior SAP infrastructure and security professionals responsible for system hardening, access governance, compliance, and strategic security alignment.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a digital credential is issued upon finishing all modules and submitting a final implementation plan.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours