SAP on-premise customer risks

Risks associated with continuing to use SAP ECC after 2027 Continuing to use SAP ECC after the end of mainstream support in 2027 poses several significant risks: 1. Security Vulnerabilities - Without ongoing security updates and patches, SAP ECC systems will become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. - This lack of updates means any new vulnerabilities discovered after 2027 will not be addressed, leaving the system open to potential attacks. 2. Compliance Issues - As regulations evolve, maintaining compliance becomes challenging without the necessary updates. - Companies may struggle to meet new regulatory requirements, which could lead to legal and financial repercussions. 3. Operational Inefficiencies - Unsupported software can lead to operational inefficiencies. - Without official support, troubleshooting and resolving issues will be more difficult, potentially causing significant downtime and disruptions. 4. Lack of Innovation - Staying on SAP ECC means missing out on new features and technological advancements that SAP will develop for S/4HANA. - This can result in a competitive disadvantage as other companies leverage newer technologies for better efficiency and innovation. 5. Increased Costs - While third-party support options exist, they often come at a premium and may not provide the same level of service as SAP. - Additionally, the cost of maintaining an outdated system can increase over time due to the need for custom fixes and workarounds. 6. Technical Debt - Continuing to use an unsupported system accumulates technical debt, making future migrations more complex and costly. - The longer the transition is delayed, the more challenging and expensive it becomes to move to a new system. While it might be tempting to delay the transition to SAP S/4HANA, the risks associated with continuing to use SAP ECC after 2027 are substantial. Companies should plan their migration strategy early to avoid these potential pitfalls. #SAP #SAPmigration #SAP2027Deadline #SAPECC #SAPS4HANA #ZaranTech

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗔𝗣'𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 SAP has recently released the new version of the STAR Service Ruleset (V1.69). For the first time, SAP has upgraded the license classification for several authorizations, leading to higher licensing costs for customers who aligned their authorizations based on the previous STAR Ruleset. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱?  Several authorizations are now considered "Advanced Use" instead of "Core Use" in the Private Cloud (or "Professional Use" instead of "Functional Use" for On-Premise). This means that many customers are now facing increased costs, especially if they have already remodeled their authorization landscape to align with SAP's STAR Service, as recommended. 💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵s: Customers who followed the STAR Ruleset may now face higher costs due to the upgraded classifications. 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: What does this mean for the principle of the STAR Ruleset being a guide to good and compliant licensing? 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴: It's crucial for SAP professionals to review the updated Ruleset and assess the impact on their organization's licensing strategy. The only way to avoid this pitfall is to include the current definition of the STAR Service in your contract whenever you sign a contract that relies on the STAR Ruleset (e.g., a "normal" SAP Cloud ERP Private contract). This way, you will not have to deal with such surprises for the duration of your contract. You will find the link to the updated STAR Note in the comments section. Let's discuss how these changes affect your SAP environment and what steps you can take to mitigate the impact. Share your thoughts and experiences below! 👇

Chinese Hackers Exploit SAP Flaw in Global Espionage Surge Critical SAP Vulnerability Weaponized in State-Sponsored Cyberattacks A newly discovered software flaw has become a powerful cyberweapon in the hands of Chinese state-backed hackers. The vulnerability—CVE-2024-4584—affecting SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java 7.5, is being actively exploited by the threat group known as “Salt Typhoon” (also known as APT31, Zirconium, or Judgment Panda). Rated 9.8/10 in severity, the bug allows attackers to take control of vulnerable systems without authentication, enabling wide-ranging espionage across critical industries worldwide. ⸻ What You Need to Know About the Exploit 1. The Vulnerability: CVE-2024-4584 • Affects SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.5 systems, widely used in enterprise software stacks. • Allows unauthenticated remote code execution via specially crafted HTTP requests. • Carries a critical CVSS score of 9.8, signaling a major risk to IT infrastructure. 2. The Adversary: Salt Typhoon / APT31 • A sophisticated Chinese government-linked threat actor with a history of cyberespionage. • Exploiting this SAP flaw as part of a broader campaign against global organizations. • Targets include sectors such as finance, defense, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. 3. Attack Consequences • Full system compromise and unauthorized data access. • Possible lateral movement within enterprise networks, data exfiltration, and surveillance. • Potential to disrupt business operations or compromise sensitive customer and government data. 4. Cybersecurity Community Response • Security firms are urging immediate patching and implementation of intrusion detection measures. • SAP has released guidance and updates for mitigating the vulnerability. • Cyber intelligence agencies warn that this is part of a growing trend of critical infrastructure attacks driven by geopolitical motives. ⸻ Why It Matters: A Wake-Up Call for Enterprise Security This campaign highlights an evolving threat landscape in which: • Enterprise software systems are increasingly leveraged as attack vectors in geopolitical conflicts. • Nation-state hackers are exploiting zero-days and critical flaws faster than ever before. • Supply chain and ERP platforms like SAP are no longer “back-office” tools but prime targets for global espionage. The exploitation of CVE-2024-4584 is a reminder that in today’s world, cybersecurity is national security—and even a single unpatched vulnerability can open the door to far-reaching consequences. Keith King https://lnkd.in/gHPvUttw

SAP vulnerabilities have always been a high risk, but this year has seen an unprecedented number of SAP cyber attacks. Between March and May, a broad, global attack campaign targeting SAP applications unfolded. While SAP did a great job promptly releasing security patches, multiple threat actor groups, including China-nexus and Russian-linked ransomware operators, compromised hundreds of unprotected SAP systems. On August 15, cybercriminal group "Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters" (ShinyHunters) released a public SAP exploit that makes it easy for any attacker to compromise vulnerable systems. Onapsis has observed a substantial uptick in attacks and at least four different threat clusters directly leveraging this exploit to target SAP customers. Earlier this month, a large Global Manufacturer publicly disclosed a cyber incident that disrupted operations and resulted in a data breach. Analysts estimate losses for this manufacturer at $6.8 million per day. The same group that released the public exploit in August, ShinyHunters, reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack and disclosed that they gained access to the victim by exploiting an SAP vulnerability. We've put together this executive threat overview to share our current situational analysis and immediate actions you can take to protect your organization. 🔒 Download the full overview to learn more. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4ppDL6m

Manufacturers relying on outdated SAP ERP systems face a looming security crisis as support for SAP ECC ends in 2027. With less than 60% of companies on track to migrate to S/4HANA, the industry's vulnerability to cyberattacks is escalating. To mitigate risks, manufacturers must prioritize upgrading their SAP infrastructure, implement robust security measures, and close the cybersecurity skills gap. Ignoring this transition could lead to severe consequences, including financial loss and a damaged reputation. #Manufacturing #CyberSecurity #SAPMigration #ERP #DigitalTransformation