SAP Note 863362 - Security checks in the SAP EarlyWatch Alert

Component : EarlyWatch Alert - SAP Support Services

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/863362 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
The SAP EarlyWatch Alert report includes critical security checks such as SAP Security Notes implementation, default passwords of standard users, automatic login user control, password policies, gateway, and message server security. Starting from Support Package 08 of SAP Solution Manager Plug-In ST-SER 701_2010_1, these components of the EarlyWatch Alert report ensure system security by verifying different aspects such as patch levels, password changes, critical authorizations, and server protections. The SAP RSECNOTE tool assists in checking security notes and HotNews effectiveness. Essential security parameters and updates are highlighted with a "yellow" or "red" status based on urgency and implementation.

Key words :
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Related Notes :

1297091EarlyWatch Alert - Issues in ST-SER 701_2008_2
1257308FAQ: Using EarlyWatch Alert
888889Automatic checks for security notes using RSECNOTE