Network Security 

When using the BI, take note of the information under Network and Communication Security.

We recommend that you use firewalls for controlling the network traffic in your system landscape. A firewall comprises hardware and software components that determine which connections between communication partners are permitted. With a firewall, only the set connections can be used; all others are blocked by the firewall. For more information, see Using Firewall Systems for Access Control.

To secure RFC connections or connections via internet protocols, we recommend that you use Secure Network Communications (SNC) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) as your security method. For more information, see Transport Layer Security.