SAP Security & GRC

Watch or listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 
 

Introducing Our Technical Series: The Building Blocks of SAP Role Design. In the first episode of our new Technical Series, we unpack the foundations of SAP authorisations — what they are, how they function, and why they matter. 
 

 In this episode, we explore: 

• The different ways users access functionality in SAP (transactions, Fiori apps, RFCs, etc.). 
• How authorisation objects and field values govern access at a granular level. 
• The link between authorisation precision and license optimization. 
• Why aligning authorisations with business objectives is key to secure, efficient operation. 
   

Don’t miss out on insights from industry experts: 

• Emile Steyn, Business Unit Manager – Soterion Benelux 
• Ross Robertson – Senior SAP Consultant - Soterion 

 For more episodes, visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

As organisations move to S/4HANA and SAP Cloud ERP Private (RISE with SAP), the question of job role standardisation has never been more important. 

The debate: Do the benefits of job role standardisation outweigh the drawbacks?  

 In our latest episode, we explore: 

• The advantages of job role standardisation (simplified onboarding, governance, cost savings) 
• The pitfalls (over-assignment, increased SoD risks, inflated license costs) 
• Why SAP’s new STAR measurement program changes the game — making license costs a critical consideration 
• Practical recommendations for organisations planning their S/4HANA journey 

Don’t miss out on insights from industry experts: 

• Roy Mutsaers, Director – axl & trax  
• Dudley Cartwright, Managing Director - Soterion 
• Emile Steyn, Business Unit Manager – Soterion Benelux 

 For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

 One of the biggest challenges in managing SAP access risk is getting the business to take ownership. 

In this episode, we explore: 

• Why business users often don’t engage with access risk 
• The role of process design and education 
• How technology can empower business ownership 
• And the rising impact of SAP license visibility 

Whether you’re in audit, risk, IT or compliance—this is one you’ll want to share with your business stakeholders. 

We are joined by Soterion experts: 

• Emile Steyn, Business Unit Manager - Benelux 
• Cameron Mattison, Senior Authorisations Consultant 

For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

In this episode we engage in insightful conversation on why Policies and Procedures are more than just compliance checkboxes - they’re business enablers.  

Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating existing Policies and Procedures documentation, this episode is packed with relatable stories, expert tips, and pragmatic advice to help you drive better control, faster approvals, and greater business buy-in. 

We are joined by the following industry experts: 

• Andreea van Haaren, EY Sweden 
• Emile Steyn, Soterion 

 For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast with host Emile Steyn – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

In our latest podcast, we discuss the complexities of SAP licensing, the big shift with SAP Named User Measurement, and provide actionable strategies to tackle these challenges. SAP licensing is undergoing a major transformation, and understanding these changes is critical for organisations moving to S/4HANA, whether on-premise or on RISE with SAP. 

 We are joined by the following industry experts: 

• Nikolaj Gontcharenko, Director Technology Consulting 
• Ross Robertson, SAP Senior Authorisations Consultant

For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast with host Emile Steyn – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

The topic of discussion for this episode is - Navigating the RISE with SAP Migration How can we streamline the Role Design and also make use of Fiori Spaces and Pages to help us with compliance resilience.  

We are joined by the following industry experts: from BDO: 

• Jeroen Basten, Partner, BDO 
• Aditya Chordia, Associate Director, BDO 
• Ross Robertson, SAP Senior Authorisations Consultant, Soterion  

 Disclaimer: 
The contents of this publication are for reference purposes only and may not be current as at the date of accessing this publication. They do not constitute professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific professional advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking any action based on this publication. BDO LLP shall not be liable for any reliance placed on the contents of this publication. 

For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast with host Emile Steyn – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

In this episode, we explore Fiori adoption in the context of S/4HANA conversions and Greenfield implementations. We also share key insights from our latest projects.  

Industry experts from Soterion share their insights: 

• Ross Robertson, Senior SAP Consultant 
• Emile Steyn, Business Unit Director, Benelux 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast with host Dudley Cartwright – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

 In today's episode we will be discussing the importance of effective controls in the organisation. 

We’ll be joined by industry expert:   

Emile Steyn from Soterion

For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast with host Emile Steyn – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

The topic of discussion for this episode is - unlocking compliance with UK corporate reforms by quantifying financial exposure of Segregation of Duty risks.  

We are joined by the following industry experts from BDO: 

•  Jeroen Basten, Partner  
• Aditya Chordia, Senior Manager  

Disclaimer: 
The contents of this publication are for reference purposes only and may not be current as at the date of accessing this publication. They do not constitute professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific professional advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking any action based on this publication. BDO LLP shall not be liable for any reliance placed on the contents of this publication. 

For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/ 

Listen to the SAP Security & GRC podcast with host Dudley Cartwright – helping you on your journey to effective access risk management in SAP. 

In this episode, we discuss the common challenges organisations face during User Access Reviews and share key considerations to enhance this control activity.  

We are joined by the following industry experts: 

• Monray Williams from CGS 
• Emile Steyn from Soterion 

 For more episodes visit: https://soterion_sapsecuritygrc.buzzsprout.com/