Gartner defines the application security testing (AST) market as the buyers and sellers of products and services designed to analyze and test applications for security vulnerabilities. This market is highly dynamic and continues to experience rapid evolution in response to changing application architectures and enabling technologies. AST tools are offered either as software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based subscription offerings, or less often, as on-premises software. Many vendors offer both options.
SAP Security Software is a specialized suite of tools and technologies designed to protect SAP systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical business data by managing user access, monitoring system activity, and enforcing security policies. The software includes features like role-based access control, segregation of duties (SoD) analysis, real-time threat detection, and compliance management. It also supports automated user provisioning, vulnerability scanning, and audit logging to streamline security operations. By integrating with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Identity Access Management (IAM) systems, SAP security software provides centralized control and visibility across the enterprise. Typical users include SAP security administrators, IT compliance officers, risk and audit teams, and enterprise IT managers who are responsible for maintaining secure, compliant, and resilient SAP environments.