SAP Enterprise Cloud Services partners with CyberArk to enhance security for global firms

German software company SAP's Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) will implement CyberArk's Identity Security Platform to secure privileged and sensitive access to their cloud services. SAP ECS, a business unit that focuses on the delivery of managed cloud services., and is recognised as one of the largest private cloud in the world, will integrate CyberArk’s solutions to safeguard privileged and sensitive access to its extensive cloud infrastructure, which supports the operations of over 6,000 major organisations across various industries.

The partnership will focus on implementing zero standing privileges, a security measure that ensures no user has default or perpetual access to sensitive data and systems. This approach aims to protect privileged administrators, who are often prime targets for cyberattacks due to their elevated access rights. By deploying components of the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, including CyberArk Secure Cloud Access, SAP ECS aims to reduce vulnerabilities, simplify auditing, and increase cyber resilience.

SAP ECS’s cloud services, which operate on hundreds of thousands of servers, offer customers a robust and secure environment for running their SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The flexibility of SAP ECS allows customers to choose their preferred cloud infrastructure, whether through hyperscalers, their own data centers, or SAP's data centers, facilitating cost-effective and sustainable business transformations.

Roland Costea, CISO of SAP ECS, expressed confidence in the partnership, said, "Our vision for integrating CyberArk is to build next-generation identity security for SAP ECS, delivering the highest level of protection to our global customer base." He emphasised the importance of enhancing SAP ECS’s reputation as a trusted provider of private cloud services.

Matt Cohen, CEO of CyberArk, said, "CyberArk is excited to partner with SAP ECS on this critical initiative, and we are committed to providing top-tier identity security solutions to meet the evolving needs of their business."

In related news, SAP Labs India has entered into a two-year partnership with PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSGiTech) in Coimbatore. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 8, aims to expose students to industry practices, promote collaborative research, and advance SAP technologies. The partnership will involve initiatives such as hackathons, knowledge-sharing sessions through SAP’s Research Engagement and Collaboration Hub (REACH), and co-authoring academic materials. The collaboration will focus on emerging topics like Low-Code No-Code development, energy-efficient coding, and cloud management.