A tailored course, built for your situation
Advanced SAP Security and GRC: Implementation Mastery
Operationalize governance, risk, and compliance controls with precision across SAP landscapes
$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.
Knowing the theory of GRC isn’t enough, organizations need actionable implementation frameworks now.
The situation this course is for
Many SAP security leads understand policy and compliance requirements, but struggle to translate them into consistent, auditable technical implementations. Documentation lags, access requests pile up, and control gaps emerge, not from malice, but from missing operational blueprints. This course closes that gap by delivering not just concepts, but step-by-step implementation patterns.
Who this is for
A business or technology professional responsible for designing, maintaining, or auditing SAP security and GRC controls, especially those transitioning from tactical execution to strategic influence.
Who this is not for
Those seeking introductory SAP navigation training or general cybersecurity awareness not specific to ERP systems.
What you walk away with
- Design and enforce role-based access control models that scale
- Implement audit-ready risk segregation frameworks (SoD) across modules
- Automate compliance documentation and evidence collection
- Integrate GRC platforms with SAP systems securely and efficiently
- Lead cross-functional rollout of policy into technical configuration
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of SAP Security Architecture
Understand core components, trust relationships, and system boundaries in modern SAP landscapes.
12 chapters in this module
- SAP system layers and access points
- User authentication mechanisms
- Single sign-on and identity federation
- Client and system isolation principles
- Security baseline checks
- Encryption standards in transit and at rest
- Network segmentation for SAP systems
- Firewall and proxy configurations
- SAProuter and secure communication
- Patch management lifecycle
- Principle of least privilege in practice
- Security notes and OSS access
Module 2. User and Role Management at Scale
Master the design and maintenance of scalable, compliant role structures.
12 chapters in this module
- User provisioning workflows
- Role design methodology
- Composite role modeling
- Derived roles and organizational management
- Mass user changes and automation
- Emergency access (firefighter) setup
- User role review cycles
- Role versioning and change control
- Role mining techniques
- Role certification processes
- Integration with HR systems
- Role cleanup and optimization
Module 3. Segregation of Duties (SoD) Analysis
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate critical access conflicts.
12 chapters in this module
- SoD risk identification framework
- Critical transaction combinations
- Risk severity classification
- Prevention vs detection controls
- SoD testing in development and production
- Mitigating controls documentation
- Rule set customization
- Cross-system SoD analysis
- Automated conflict detection tools
- Reporting risk exposure trends
- Audit evidence packaging
- Remediation workflow design
Module 4. GRC Platform Configuration
Configure SAP GRC components for real-time control.
12 chapters in this module
- GRC Access Control deployment options
- Repository synchronization strategies
- Critical risk rule setup
- Risk analysis execution workflows
- Emergency access monitoring
- Compliance workflow routing
- Mitigation control assignment
- User access review campaigns
- Audit configuration settings
- Integration with SAP Solution Manager
- Change request management
- Performance tuning for large instances
Module 5. Access Enforcement and Monitoring
Implement continuous monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.
12 chapters in this module
- Real-time access logging
- Suspicious activity detection
- Transaction logging best practices
- User behavior analytics setup
- Alerting threshold configuration
- Log retention policies
- Cross-system correlation
- Periodic access reviews
- Automated certification workflows
- Exception handling processes
- Delegation control design
- Segregation from monitoring function
Module 6. Integration with Identity Management
Connect SAP security to enterprise identity ecosystems.
12 chapters in this module
- IdM integration patterns
- Provisioning to SAP from IdM
- User lifecycle automation
- De-provisioning triggers
- Attribute synchronization
- Password management integration
- Just-in-time provisioning
- SCIM and SAP ID service
- LDAP integration scenarios
- Multi-system role assignment
- Reconciliation workflows
- Error handling and logging
Module 7. Compliance and Audit Readiness
Prepare for internal and external audits with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit evidence collection framework
- User access documentation
- SoD violation reporting
- Role design rationale documentation
- Segregation controls evidence
- Emergency access audit trails
- Change management linkage
- Regulatory alignment (SOX, GDPR, etc)
- Pre-audit walkthroughs
- Audit response preparation
- Remediation tracking
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Module 8. SAP S/4HANA Security Considerations
Navigate new security paradigms in S/4HANA environments.
12 chapters in this module
- S/4HANA architecture implications
- New transaction codes and functions
- Fiori app security model
- OData service access control
- CDS view authorization needs
- Embedded analytics permissions
- Migration impact on roles
- Simplification offload risks
- Cloud vs on-premise differences
- BC sets and configuration transport
- Extensibility security model
- Side-by-side extensibility controls
Module 9. Cloud and Hybrid Landscape Security
Secure SAP systems across public cloud, private cloud, and on-premise.
12 chapters in this module
- Cloud provider responsibility model
- Identity bridge patterns
- Hybrid role design
- Cross-system trust setup
- Data residency considerations
- Cloud-specific threats
- Monitoring cloud environments
- Centralized logging strategies
- Firewall and WAF configuration
- Zero-trust access models
- Cloud access security brokers
- Compliance in multi-cloud
Module 10. Advanced Role Design Patterns
Apply proven templates for complex organizational needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Project-based role modeling
- Temporary assignment handling
- Country-specific role variants
- Legal entity segregation
- Multi-company access control
- Cross-functional role design
- Industry-specific compliance roles
- Third-party vendor access
- Consultant access controls
- Time-dependent authorizations
- Dynamic role assignment
- Role reuse and standardization
Module 11. Change and Transport Management
Secure and streamline changes across SAP systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Change request lifecycle
- Transport approval workflows
- Emergency change controls
- Role transport validation
- Automated testing in transport
- Authorization object checks
- Cross-system consistency
- Version control for roles
- Documentation in change requests
- Segregation from development
- Production release gates
- Rollback planning
Module 12. Strategic Influence and Leadership
Lead security and GRC initiatives with business alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating risk to business impact
- Stakeholder communication strategies
- Building business case for controls
- GRC roadmap development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Training non-technical teams
- Metrics that matter to leadership
- Board-level reporting
- Vendor and consultant oversight
- Team development and mentoring
- Succession planning for GRC roles
- Continuous improvement culture
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing SoD controls in a global SAP landscape
- Preparing for an upcoming SOX audit
- Migrating legacy roles to S/4HANA
- Integrating SAP security with enterprise identity systems
Before vs. after
Before
Overwhelmed by access requests, audit findings, and inconsistent role designs across systems.
After
Confidently leading implementation of scalable, auditable SAP security and GRC 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 30 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed at your pace over 6, 8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without structured implementation knowledge, even experienced professionals risk deploying fragile controls that fail under audit or scale poorly, leading to rework, compliance findings, and erosion of trust in governance teams.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic SAP training or broad cybersecurity courses, this program focuses exclusively on implementation-grade SAP Security and GRC, providing detailed, actionable guidance not found in public documentation or certification paths.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
It's for SAP security and GRC professionals who understand the basics and want to master implementation at scale.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant for cloud-based SAP systems?
Yes, the course covers hybrid and cloud-native SAP environments including S/4HANA Cloud and RISE with SAP.
$199 one-time. Approximately 30 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed at your pace over 6, 8 weeks..
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