Escape the SAP Silo: Modernizing Access Control for A Connected Enterprise
Relying solely on SAP Access Control is like having a heavy, steel door for security while leaving the windows open. As enterprises expand their technology stacks with specialized cloud-based applications like Salesforce, Ariba, and Concur, access management risks multiply beyond the SAP core. The limited scope of SAP Access Control ... Read More
Beyond IGA: How Pathlock’s Dynamic Access Controls Mitigate Access Risks in Real Time
One of the most proactive ways to secure your data is to control who has access to it. But is that enough in today’s age, where users are on the move, attacks are skyrocketing, and applications are multiplying? While traditional Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions focus on provisioning access ... Read More
Beyond SAP Access Control: Unlocking Cross-Application GRC
As organizations transition to modern, cloud-centric environments, traditional SAP Access Control (AC) solutions are often unable to keep pace with the expanding application landscape. While SAP AC offers solid access risk management for core SAP environments like ECC and S/4HANA, it has clear limitations when dealing with today’s interconnected and ... Read More
Beyond IGA: How Pathlock Automates Risk Mitigation with Continuous Controls Monitoring
There is no escaping risk in today’s multi-application landscape. The goal for most organizations is to mitigate those risks and bring them down to an acceptable level. While traditional Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions help streamline access management, they fall short when it comes to actively monitoring and mitigating ... Read More
Beyond IGA: How Pathlock Enables Secure and Compliant Elevated Access
When it comes to granting access, following the principle of least privilege (Zero Trust) is almost a given. It’s a simple rule that ensures users only have access to the specific resources they need to perform their jobs, limiting exposure to sensitive systems and data. However, while this approach minimizes ... Read More
Beyond IGA: How Pathlock Uncovers Permission-Level Risks to Build Compliant Roles
The range of specialized ERP applications available today are making business processes efficient and simpler. While the user benefits from all the features at their disposal, security and compliance teams struggle to manage access across multiple applications while ensuring that users only receive the access they need. Traditional Identity Governance ... Read More
Beyond IGA: The Pathlock Approach to Fine-Grained Access Risk Analysis
The key to protecting data is controlling who has access to it. However, given the modern multi-application environment that most organizations operate in, this seemingly simple task is getting increasingly complex. Traditional Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions have long been the go-to for managing user access following the concept ... Read More
Transitioning from SAP IDM: Navigating the Vendor Selection Process
The recent announcement from SAP regarding discontinuing support for its SAP Identity Management (IDM) product has left many organizations searching for alternative Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. As SAP customers embark on this transitional phase, a structured approach to selecting a new vendor becomes paramount. Here’s a guide to ... Read More

SAP IDM End of Life: What, When, and How to Transition
SAP has recently announced that the maintenance for SAP Identity Management (SAP IDM), their on-premises solution for managing the identity lifecycle, will cease in 2027. While an extended maintenance period will be available until 2030, businesses using this solution will have to start working on a transition plan soon. Since ... Read More
Beyond IGA: How Pathlock AAG Enables a Risk-Based Approach to Compliant Provisioning
In today’s fast-paced digital world, managing user access isn’t just essential—it’s a constant challenge. Whether it’s onboarding new hires, tweaking permissions for existing employees, or swiftly revoking access for those leaving, every action must follow a strict, pre-approved process. This ensures the right people have access at the right time, ... Read More