Category: SAP Cybersecurity Solutions

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check central system

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP applies code vulnerability checks using the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC). A central check system is recommended for the ATC. The central system performs code analysis for remote systems. Please refer to the SAP guidelines for configuring a central system for your landscape. The latest version of the SAP Basis component is recommended for the central system to analyze custom code in systems with lower versions.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check target system software versions

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP supports monitoring for ABAP, HANA and Java systems, as well as the SAProuter and Web Dispatcher. Please confirm the target systems meet the minimum requirements below. All versions of the SAProuter and Web Dispatcher are supported.

ABAP: SAP Basis 7.00, SP00
HANA: Version 1.0, SP08
Java: SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Enhancement Package 1 (7.01)

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The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check System Monitoring

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the completion of System Monitoring in Application Operations. Execute transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or navigate to work center SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios). Click on System Monitoring in Application Operations. Confirm the status of all steps in System Monitoring is green (completed). Follow the guided procedures for System Monitoring to perform steps that are red or yellow (incomplete).

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The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check Managed System Configuration

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the completion of Managed System Configuration for each target system. Execute transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or navigate to work center SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios). Click on Managed System Configuration in Cross Scenario Configuration. Highlight a relevant system in the Technical Systems tab and select Configure System – Full Configuration. Confirm the status of all steps in Managed System Configuration is green (completed). Follow the guided procedures for Managed System Configuration to perform steps that are red or yellow (incomplete).

The following Automatic and Manual Activities are not required in Finalize Configuration:

Setup Single Sign-On
Activate E2E Trace Upload Service
Introscope Host Adaptor
Apply Settings for EWA Monitoring
Byte Code Adaptor Installation (Java Systems)
Enable Remote R/3 Connection

The status of the steps Maintain Users, Finalize Configuration and Check Configuration can be yellow.

Repeat the steps for each target system.

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The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check Basic Configuration

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the completion of Basic Configuration in Mandatory Configuration. Execute transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or navigate to work center SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios). Click on Basic Configuration in Cross Scenario Configuration – Mandatory Configuration. Confirm the status of all steps in Basic Configuration is green (completed). Follow the guided procedures for Basic Configuration to perform steps that are red or yellow (incomplete).

Next: Check Managed System Configuration >>>

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check Infrastructure Preparation

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the completion of Infrastructure Preparation in Mandatory Configuration. Execute transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or navigate to work center SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios). Click on Infrastructure Preparation in Cross Scenario Configuration – Mandatory Configuration. Confirm the status of all steps in Infrastructure Preparation is green (completed). Follow the guided procedures for Infrastructure Preparation to perform steps that are red or yellow (incomplete). Note, ISAGENT installation for Wiley Introscope and CA Introscope are not required.

Next: Check Basic Configuration >>>

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check System Preparation

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the completion of System Preparation in Mandatory Configuration. Execute transaction SOLMAN_SETUP or navigate to work center SAP Solution Manager Configuration – Configuration (All Scenarios). Click on System Preparation in Cross Scenario Configuration – Mandatory Configuration. Confirm the status of all steps in System Preparation is green (completed). Follow the guided procedures for System Preparation to perform steps that are red or yellow (incomplete).

Next: Check Infrastructure Preparation >>>

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Check Solution Manager version and support pack level

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires SAP Solution version 7.2, support pack 10 or higher. To check the version and support pack level of your Solution Manager, logon to SAP Solution Manager using SAP GUI. Click on More > System > Status. Click on Details in SAP System Data. Confirm the component ST is Release 720 and SP-Level is 010 or higher. You will need to perform a support pack update if the SP level is lower than 10.

Next: Check System Preparation >>>

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer (CVA) for SAP vulnerability management, threat detection, and custom code security. The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is developed by Layer Seven Security. Layer7 is an SAP partner and competitor of SAP CVA. This guide will help you plan for the transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from SAP CVA, you can remove the SAP CVA sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the SAP CVA users and addons in your SAP systems. 

Unlike SAP CVA, the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP is an addon for SAP Solution Manager. Solution Manager is a monitoring and diagnostics platform widely used by SAP customers for application lifecycle management. Over 12,000 SAP customers worldwide are actively using Solution Manager to manage their SAP systems. Usage rights for Solution Manager are included in SAP support.

The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP requires the standard setup of Solution Manager. This guide will help you review your Solution Manager setup and prepare your platform to ensure a smooth transition from SAP CVA to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP.

Next: Check Solution Manager version and support pack level >>>