How to switch from Security Bridge to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP, Part 5
The Cybersecurity Extension for SAP provides an alternative to Security Bridge 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 Security Bridge. This guide will help you plan for the transition from Security Bridge to the Cybersecurity Extension for SAP. Once you have transitioned from Security Bridge, you can remove the Security Bridge consoles and sensors from your SAP landscape, as well as the Security Bridge users and addons in your SAP systems.
Unlike Security Bridge, 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 Security Bridge 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).
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