SAP Security Configuration and Deployment: The IT Administrator's Guide to Best Practices

Very good from a Basis and architecture security perspective.Below average from an authorisation concept, GRC and Identity Management perspective.A worthwhile addition to the library for the Basis and architecture information. I would disagree that it is "The most comprehensive coverage of the essentials of SAP security currently available" with that honour going to the book by Linkies & Off.

I read this book cover to cover and the first thing I want to say is that it was an easy read. The author(s) are able to cover technical and functional topics in an easy to understand way. Often books use so much technical jargon that it is difficult to decipher. That being said the book also offers some very in depth discussion on key security topics.I love that the SAP transactions are discussed (in the tools section and throughout)and reviewed that are useful in managing and deploying a proper security framework, that clear real life examples are used to help clarify the how's and why's of a particular subject.I also liked the clarifying information on the Java Stack vs. the ABAP stack and the implications of those differences.Overall - a great book and terrific read. This is a very useful book for Security administrators and managers to have at their disposal.Michael

I bought this book, and in the first hour I wanted a refund because the content is out dated, and does not cover SAP ECC6 security. I want a refund.

the details were practical, helpful for self-learning, and plenty of specifics while at the same time covering all the major topics I was looking to learn about on the subject of SAP Security. this was by far the best book I've read on the subject; wish I would've found it sooner. I'd buy from this author again!

If you're like me, you appreciated the technical "how-to" of the old "SAP Made Easy" series, and wish you could get a book that had a mix of hands-on plus the simple explanations of why and what.This is that book.Hirao and crew have delivered an excellent addition to any SAP Security Administrator's library by combining examples, tips, and step-by-step scenarios for everything from overall security models to granular discussion of Oracle file-level permissions. I especially was impressed by the Single-Sign-On (SSO) section. There's a heavy dose of screenshots and tables of SAP values, as well as a FAQ section at the end of every chapter.It's obvious that the writers do this stuff on a daily basis. This is the best SAP security book I've found yet.

If you are SAP Security/Basis Admin/Security GRC consultant for a large organization, this book will get you going right away. It covers Security implementation, configuration and best practices which helps your decision making process easy. Need less hassles for implementing your Security project across a large SAP landscpe....look no further! Order it today.Ravi, Chicago.