IAM in SAP : How to reduce risk and improve productivity!

IAM in SAP : How to reduce risk and improve productivity!

In SAP environments, identity and access management (IAM) is much more than a technical requirement: it is a strategic lever for safety, the compliance and the user productivity. Yet the challenges are many: forgotten passwords, lengthy approval times, authorization errors... These problems hamper team efficiency and user satisfaction.

 

IAM in SAP : Reduce risk and improve productivity

Identity and access management (IAM) in SAP is essential to guaranteeing safety, compliance and operational efficiency. Frequent problems - forgotten passwords, approval delays, authorization errors - hamper user productivity and complicate the task of IT teams.

The solution: IAM automation with Swawe, proposed by Secureway, allows :

  • Automatic access provisioning and deprovisioning
  • User self-service (password reset, access requests)
  • Integrated SoD conflict control
  • Simplified reporting for audits

 

Today's challenges: a costly reality

  • Forgot password Each manual reset requires a lot of support and slows down the user.
  • Slow access requests Manual workflows mean waiting days to obtain the necessary authorizations.
  • Authorization errors A user who doesn't have the right rights wastes time and calls for support.
  • More and more applications When these problems affect several systems, complexity explodes.

Meanwhile, IT teams have to juggle :

  • Compliance requirements (SOX, RGPD...)
  • Weekly audits
  • Role management in heterogeneous environments

The answer: automated IAM

L'Automated IAM is the key to reducing the time and effort spent on these repetitive tasks. You benefit from :

✅ Identity lifecycle automation

Case in point: When a new employee joins the company, his or her SAP access is automatically provisioned according to business role.

✅ Self-service for users

Example: A user who forgets his or her password can reset it via a secure portal, without having to call support.

✅ Integrated SoD conflict control

Example: Before a role is assigned, the IAM automatically checks that it does not create a segregation of duties conflict, thus avoiding any increase in risk.

✅ Simplified reporting and compliance

Example: During an audit, IT teams can generate a complete report on accesses, approvals and SoD violations in just a few clicks, instead of spending hours compiling data.

Benefits for your company

  • Increased productivity Users quickly get the access they need.
  • Enhanced safety Rights are allocated on the principle of least privilege, and each request is validated by the appropriate contact person.
  • Guaranteed conformity Audits become quick and easy.
  • IT cost reduction Fewer tickets, fewer manual tasks.
Illustration of the main benefits of implementing an IAM to manage identities in SAP

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Expertise and support

 

At Secureway, we don't just offer you an IAM solution for SAP: we offer you an IAM solution for SAP. strategic partnership to secure your access and improve your productivity.

Our 3-step approach:

  1. Audit & Diagnosis
    Identify risks, obsolete roles and SoD conflicts to establish a sound basis.
  2. Governance & Processes
    Implementation of a SoD matrix, automated workflows and integration with your systems (ITSM, HR, IAM, etc.). .
  3. Deployment & Optimization with Swawe
    Automation of repetitive tasks, self-service for users, simplified reporting for audits.

The benefits:

  • Reduce access times from days to minutes
  • Fewer SAP access tickets
  • Audit preparation divided by 4

With Secureway, You'll benefit from an expert who understands your SAP challenges and can help you turn access management into a strategic asset.

 

FAQ : Frequently asked questions about SAP auditing

Why is IAM essential for SAP?

 

IAM (Identity and Access Management) ensures that each user has only the rights required for his or her job.
Without IAM, risks increase: excessive access, fraud, regulatory non-compliance and loss of productivity.
Sound IAM governance is therefore essential for securing your SAP environment.

 

What are the most common problems associated with SAP access?

 

Users often encounter :

  • Forgotten passwords
  • Approval times too long to obtain access
  • Authorization errors due to incorrectly assigned roles These problems impact productivity and place a heavy burden on IT teams.

 

What sets Secureway apart in IAM support?

 

Secureway does more than just install a solution. We offer :

  • Audit and diagnosis to identify risks
  • Appropriate governance with automated workflows
  • Optimized deployment de Swawe and team training Our expertise ensures efficient, secure and compliant SAP access management.

 

 

How does SWAWE improve SAP access management?

 

SWAWE automates the lifecycle of SAP identities and roles:

  • Automatic provisioning and deprovisioning
  • Self-service for resetting passwords or requesting access
  • SoD conflict check before assigning roles
  • Simplified reporting for audits Result: fewer tickets, shorter lead times and guaranteed compliance.