SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP Security Guide
The security guide provides an overview of the security-relevant information that applies to SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP.
This guide does not replace the administration or operation guides that are available for productive operations.
This document is not included as part of the installation guides, configuration guides, technical operation manuals, or upgrade guides. Such guides are only relevant for a certain phase of the software life cycle, whereby the security guides provide information that is relevant for all life cycle phases.
With the increasing use of distributed systems and the Internet for managing business data, the demands on security are also on the rise. When using a distributed system, be sure that your data and processes support your business needs without allowing unauthorized access to critical information. User errors, negligence, or attempted manipulation on your system should not result in loss of information or processing time. These demands on security apply likewise to SAP NetWeaver Application Server (SAP NetWeaver AS) ABAP. To assist you in securing the SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP, we provide this security guide.