A tailored course, built for your situation
Advanced Security Architecture for RISE with SAP
Master the implementation-grade security framework for modern SAP transformations
$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 SAP security isn’t enough when you’re responsible for deploying it under audit scrutiny, tight timelines, and evolving compliance demands.
The situation this course is for
Security architects often start with strong conceptual knowledge but hit friction when translating policy into configuration, integrating controls across hybrid landscapes, or justifying architecture decisions to auditors and leadership. The gap between certification and real-world execution is where most implementations slow down or require rework.
Who this is for
A business or technology professional with foundational SAP security knowledge, moving into implementation, governance, or advisory roles within RISE with SAP transformations.
Who this is not for
This course is not for beginners in SAP security, administrators focused only on day-to-day operations, or those not involved in architecture, design, or strategic implementation decisions.
What you walk away with
- Translate SAP security principles into deployable control frameworks
- Design identity and access management structures aligned with zero-trust
- Integrate security controls across SAP and non-SAP systems in hybrid environments
- Lead compliance readiness efforts for audits in cloud-hosted SAP environments
- Build stakeholder confidence through clear, board-ready security narratives
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Security Strategy in the RISE Era
Align security architecture with business transformation goals in cloud-first SAP environments.
12 chapters in this module
- From certification to real-world architecture
- Defining security outcomes for transformation
- Board-level communication frameworks
- Risk appetite and tolerance modeling
- Stakeholder mapping and influence
- Security as an enabler of velocity
- Benchmarking maturity across peers
- Establishing architecture governance
- Operating model integration
- Security in the program charter
- Roadmap alignment techniques
- Measuring strategic impact
Module 2. Identity and Access Governance
Design and implement scalable identity structures for complex SAP landscapes.
12 chapters in this module
- Identity lifecycle in RISE with SAP
- Role design for least privilege
- Segregation of duties in cloud
- Automated provisioning patterns
- Access request workflows
- Emergency access management
- Cross-system identity alignment
- Identity analytics and monitoring
- Compliance audit preparation
- Role mining and optimization
- Temporary access controls
- Identity federation models
Module 3. Zero-Trust Integration
Embed zero-trust principles into SAP security architecture.
12 chapters in this module
- Zero-trust fundamentals for SAP
- Micro-segmentation in hybrid landscapes
- Continuous authentication models
- Device posture integration
- Network security alignment
- Data access zoning
- API protection strategies
- Trust elevation workflows
- Session monitoring and control
- Adaptive access policies
- Integration with SIEM/SOAR
- Testing trust boundaries
Module 4. Secure DevOps for SAP
Implement security controls within CI/CD pipelines for SAP solutions.
12 chapters in this module
- DevSecOps in SAP environments
- Code repository security
- Automated security scanning
- Change control automation
- Transport management security
- Pipeline role segregation
- Secrets management
- Infrastructure as code security
- Environment isolation
- Release gate design
- Rollback and recovery
- Audit trail integration
Module 5. Data Protection and Privacy
Apply data-centric security controls aligned with global privacy standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification frameworks
- Data masking and anonymization
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Data residency and sovereignty
- Consent management integration
- PII discovery and tagging
- Data lifecycle controls
- Privacy impact assessments
- Cross-border data flows
- Retention and deletion policies
- Audit logging for data access
- Privacy by design in SAP
Module 6. Cloud Infrastructure Security
Secure the underlying cloud platform hosting RISE with SAP.
12 chapters in this module
- Shared responsibility model
- Tenant isolation patterns
- Network security groups
- Firewall and WAF configuration
- Cloud identity federation
- Key management services
- Monitoring cloud control plane
- Secure landing zones
- Patch management automation
- Resource tagging for compliance
- Cost and security alignment
- Cloud provider audit logs
Module 7. Application Security Design
Embed security into SAP application architecture and integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure API design for SAP
- OAuth and SAML implementation
- Input validation and sanitization
- Error handling and logging
- Session management best practices
- Business logic protection
- Integration point hardening
- Third-party component risks
- Custom code security
- Security in extension apps
- App-level encryption
- Threat modeling for SAP apps
Module 8. Compliance and Audit Readiness
Prepare for audits with structured, evidence-based security documentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory landscape overview
- Control mapping to standards
- Audit evidence collection
- Automated compliance reporting
- SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001 alignment
- Internal audit coordination
- Third-party assessment prep
- Remediation tracking
- Control testing methodologies
- Evidence retention policies
- Audit communication strategies
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Module 9. Threat Detection and Response
Design proactive monitoring and incident response for SAP environments.
12 chapters in this module
- SAP-specific threat landscape
- Log aggregation strategies
- Anomaly detection models
- SIEM integration patterns
- Incident response playbooks
- Forensic readiness
- User behavior analytics
- Automated alerting
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Tabletop exercises
- Post-incident review
- Continuous improvement
Module 10. Business Continuity and Resilience
Ensure SAP security supports availability and disaster recovery goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Security in backup strategies
- Disaster recovery access controls
- Failover security validation
- RTO and RPO alignment
- Crisis communication plans
- Access during outages
- Recovery environment hardening
- Data consistency checks
- Third-party recovery providers
- Testing security in DR
- Business impact analysis
- Resilience metrics
Module 11. Vendor and Third-Party Risk
Manage security across partners, integrators, and managed service providers.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party risk assessment
- Contractual security clauses
- Access for external vendors
- Monitoring third-party activity
- Subprocessor oversight
- Onboarding and offboarding
- Shared control responsibilities
- Audit rights and access
- Performance and security SLAs
- Incident escalation paths
- Vendor security ratings
- Continuous monitoring
Module 12. Leading Security Transformation
Drive organizational change and secure stakeholder buy-in for security initiatives.
12 chapters in this module
- Change management frameworks
- Security awareness programs
- Executive communication
- Building cross-functional teams
- Measuring program success
- Budget justification
- Stakeholder resistance management
- Security culture development
- Training and enablement
- Vendor and partner alignment
- Scaling best practices
- Sustaining momentum
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing RISE with SAP in a global enterprise
- Leading security for a multi-year SAP transformation
- Preparing for a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit
- Designing secure integrations between SAP and non-SAP systems
Before vs. after
Before
Uncertainty about how to translate SAP security principles into real-world, auditable implementations across hybrid and cloud environments.
After
Confidence to design, justify, and deploy security architectures that meet compliance, business, and technical demands in RISE with SAP.
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 60, 70 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed in parallel with active projects.
If nothing changes
Without structured implementation knowledge, even certified professionals risk delays, rework, or audit findings when deploying security at scale in complex RISE environments.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security courses or high-level overviews, this program provides implementation-grade detail specific to RISE with SAP, with templates and playbooks you can apply immediately.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Professionals who have foundational knowledge in SAP security and are moving into implementation, governance, or advisory roles within RISE with SAP transformations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a certificate of completion is awarded after passing the final assessment at the end of Module 12.
$199 one-time. Approximately 60, 70 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed in parallel with active projects..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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