SAP systems are business-critical and are increasingly the target of modern cyberattacks. Traditional security approaches are often insufficient for detecting complex threats at an early stage.

With Managed Detection & Response for SAP (MDR/S), KPMG offers a cyber security service tailored to the 24/7 demands placed on SAP systems. We combine in-depth SAP expertise with modern detection and response capabilities to identify security-critical activities at an early stage and address them effectively.

Our 24/7 service continuously monitors your SAP landscape, detects suspicious activity in real time and provides clear, actionable recommendations.

MDR/S can be deployed both as a standalone service and as an extension of existing MDR approaches.

Why SAP needs operational security

SAP systems form the backbone of core business processes – from finance and the supply chain to HR and production.

At the same time, the threat landscape is constantly evolving. Traditional security mechanisms and ad hoc audits are no longer sufficient to reliably detect modern attacks.

Added to this are:

highly complex SAP landscapes
limited human resources
a lack of transparency regarding security-critical activities

The result: critical risks often go undetected.

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Our solution – Managed Detection & Response for SAP

KPMG MDR/S is a fully managed 24/7 security service, specifically designed for SAP environments. It combines cyber security expertise and SAP operational knowledge with advanced detection mechanisms.

Continuous monitoring of your SAP environment

We provide real-time visibility across your entire SAP landscape and monitor audit logs, configuration changes, critical user behaviour and sensitive objects to detect anomalies immediately.
SAP-specific threat detection
Our analyses have been specifically developed for SAP and identify real risks such as:
- unauthorised expansion of permissions
- suspicious login activity
- critical transaction usage
- data manipulation
Expert-led analysis and response

Our security specialists don’t just issue alerts – they interpret signals within a business context, assess risk and impact, and guide you through triage, analysis and escalation.
Clear and actionable recommendations

You will receive prioritised alerts with clear, practical recommendations, enabling your team to respond quickly and effectively to potential threats.
Seamless integration into your IT infrastructure

The connection is established directly via your existing SAP infrastructure to the SIEM system, without the need for additional agents or added operational complexity.

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FAQs

What is Managed Detection and Response for SAP?

Managed Detection and Response for SAP is a specialised security service that continuously monitors SAP systems, detects threats in real time and helps organisations respond quickly to security incidents.

Why is Managed Detection and Response for SAP necessary?

SAP systems are business-critical and contain highly sensitive data. Traditional security solutions often fail to address the specific risks in SAP environments. Managed Detection and Response for SAP closes this gap through continuous monitoring and SAP-specific analysis.

What threats are detected in SAP systems?

Managed Detection and Response for SAP detects, among other things, unauthorised access, suspicious logins, fraudulent transactions, data manipulation and other critical threats.

Our approach: From events to informed decisions

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Making events visible

We consolidate SAP telemetry into a single monitoring view, ensuring that critical events do not get lost in the operational noise.

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Turning signals into insights

Our analysts assess each event from a combined SAP business and security perspective in order to distinguish legitimate activities from risky behaviour.

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Enabling swift, informed action

When a threat arises, we provide concrete measures, contextual analysis and direct support – so that risks can be mitigated before they have an impact.

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The result:

Continuous, proactive security monitoring that protects your SAP environment not just during the audit cycle, but on an ongoing basis.

Practical example

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Challenge

SAP publishes security advisories as part of a monthly patch cycle. However, zero-day vulnerabilities pose a significant risk until a patch becomes available.