The SAP GRC SOX Compliance Checklist
It’s now been 17 years since the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), which was enacted in the wake of the corporate accounting scandals at Enron and WorldCom. The goal…
SAP GRC — Access & Process Controls
SAP GRC access control and process control are automated tools that manage an internal security model, remediate compliance issues, and monitor potential business risks within an SAP system. When users…
Expert Insight: Understanding SAP Security
As cyber threats grow more dangerous and frequent, the once clear boundaries between SAP security, cyber security and compliance have started to blur. Traditionally, SAP security comprised the tools and…
SAP GRC EAM: Resolving Conflicts Between Emergency Readiness and Compliance
You get a call at 2AM, informing you that your SAP ERP system has gone down due to unexplained software conflicts. A developer is available to investigate the problem, if…
What is Segregation of Duties?
Segregation of Duties is one of those business concepts that’s a bit abstract, but the truth is you see it every day, perhaps without realizing. Formally, Segregation of Duties (SoD)…
What is Identity and Access Management?
Some of the earliest PCs came with a lock and key. They were installed to prevent anyone except the owner from using it. Isn’t that interesting? Still, the fact that…
What is GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Software?
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is not a new concept but it’s not uncommon to be asked, “What is GRC software?” After all, our ControlPanelGRC solution is one the leading…
Key Considerations to Reduce SOD Conflicts For SAP SOX Compliance
Mitigating controls are a great way to reduce SOD conflict risks. But if you're not careful, you can mitigate yourself out of compliance. SAP SOX compliance in your company may…
Managing SoD Risks in SAP
Working with hundreds of business customers over the years, we have learned that if a company is large enough and complex enough to need SAP for ERP, it’s more than…
Key Considerations to Ace Your Next SAP Audit
As the system of record that’s arguably at the heart of a company’s operations, SAP applications are routinely subject to various kinds of audits. These may range from internal audits…