Are Cloud Solutions Secure?

Back in 2019, we organized a conference together with SAP on the use of cloud technology in business. I still remember the feedback we often heard from customers at the time. Many of them told us they would likely never entrust their valuable data to the cloud, believing their data could only be truly secure if kept “at home.”

Fast forward to today, and many companies have learned a hard lesson after losing data or access to their systems due to targeted cyberattacks. Now, it’s clear that storing data and applications in a professionally secured and continuously monitored cloud is actually the safer choice. Not every company has its own dedicated IT security team working 24/7 to keep business data safe and systems up to date with the latest security patches.

Since then, cloud technologies have advanced significantly. SAP’s original SAP Cloud Platform has evolved into the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)—a modern cloud platform that integrates various technologies and services to deliver comprehensive enterprise solutions. One of SAP BTP’s core strengths is security, and in this article, we’ll highlight the key security benefits it offers.

Built-In Enterprise Security with SAP BTP

SAP BTP provides integrated security features that protect your data and applications at every level. This includes:

Advanced access and identity management ensures that only authorized users can access specific information. Features such as multi-factor authentication and granular access controls are standard.

The platform also includes tools for monitoring and auditing system activity, enabling:

Automated security processes further reduce the risk of human error. These include:

Enterprise-Grade Cloud Data Centers

Cloud solutions hosted in professional data centers adhere to strict technical standards and offer:

These data centers implement:

Their network perimeters are secured with advanced firewalls, and multi-level protection is in place against cyber threats. Systems and software are regularly updated to eliminate known vulnerabilities. Penetration testing is also carried out regularly to detect and fix weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.

👉 As you can see, security is a central pillar of the SAP Business Technology Platform. And for good reason—this technology manages critical data that modern businesses depend on. In today’s digital world, your business data is one of your company’s most valuable assets, and SAP BTP is designed to protect it.