C_SEC_2405 SAP Certified Associate - Security Administrator Questions and Answers

Context:Activated OData services are linked with specific object types for authorization maintenance.

Solution Explanation:

IWSV:Assigned to activated OData services in SU24, representing individual service definitions.

SAP Security References:

SAP SU24 Role Maintenance Guide

SAP Gateway and OData Authorization Documentation

Context:Privileges in SAP HANA Cloud define access control and permissions for various system entities.

Solution Descriptions:

B. Package: Grants permissions for packages, a logical grouping of objects.

C. System: Controls system-level actions and configurations.

E. Object: Provides access control at the object level.

SAP Security References:

SAP HANA Cloud Privilege Management Documentation

InCloud Identity Services, write transformations allow customization of how data is written to a target system. Both read and write transformations can only be defined forTarget Systems, as they involve sending processed data to external systems or applications.

SAP Security References:

SAP Cloud Identity Services Transformation Guide

SAP Target System Integration Documentation

Context:SAP Fiori Launchpad provides a unified and customizable user interface for accessing Fiori applications.

Solution Descriptions:

A. Spaces:Allow the structuring of content in a user-friendly manner.

D. User Actions Menu:Enables user-specific actions such as changing passwords or managing settings.

SAP Security References:

SAP Fiori Launchpad Configuration Guide

SAP Help Portal for Fiori Launchpad Features

=========================

Context:SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition requires careful planning of the authorization concept to ensure proper access control.

Solution Explanation:

C:Business roles serve as containers for catalogs and can be assigned directly to users.

D:Business catalogs are assigned to business roles, defining the scope of access.

SAP Security References:

SAP Fiori Role and Catalog Management Guide

SAP Help Portal for Business Role Management

Information on SAP-delivered default authorization objects and their value assignments can be found in:

USOBT (B):

USOBTis a table that contains SAP's default check indicators and authorization object assignments for transactions.

It holds the relationships between transaction codes and the authorization objects checked during transaction execution.

SU22 (C):

Transaction SU22displays the SAP default authorization data.

It allows administrators to view the standard authorization objects and field values that SAP assigns to transactions.

Note:

USOBT_Cis the customer version of the USOBT table, containing customer-specific modifications. However, for SAP-delivered defaults, USOBT is the correct source.

SU24is used for maintaining customer-specific authorization data, not for viewing SAP defaults.

SAP Security References:

SAP Help Portal:Understanding Authorization Object Tables (USOBT and USOBT_C)

SAP Documentation:Using SU22 for Default Authorization Data

SAP Note:Managing Authorization Checks with SU22 and SU24

Context:These functions in SAP Access Control support role-based and access-based reviews, essential for ensuring users have appropriate access.

Solution Descriptions:

User Access Review: Allows approvers to validate users' access requirements.

Role Certification: Ensures roles remain relevant to business needs and are periodically reviewed.

SAP Security References:

SAP GRC Access Control User Guide

SAP Help Portal (Access Control Review Process)

TheS_USER_AUTauthorization object allows administrators to create or modify specific authorizations within roles. This ensures granular control over what authorizations an administrator can define, maintaining adherence to security policies.

Key Fields in S_USER_AUT:

ACTVT (Activity):Determines if the administrator can create, change, or display authorizations.

AUTH (Authorization):Specifies the exact authorizations that can be created or modified.

SAP Security References:

SAP Help Portal: Authorization Object S_USER_AUT Overview

SAP Note on Role and Authorization Management

Client Connect Restrictions (B):

Control which clients can connect to the system based on group membership.

Authorization Privileges (D):

Assign specific privileges to user groups, simplifying access control management.

Why Others Are Incorrect:

Password Policy Settings (A):These are typically configured globally, not at the user group level.

Identity Providers (C):Managed centrally, not within user groups.

SAP Security References:

SAP HANA Cloud User Group Configuration Guide

SAP Help Portal: Access Control and Privilege Management

SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management)is the industry-standard protocol for provisioning and managing identity information in hybrid landscapes. It simplifies integration between identity providers and systems.

SAP Security References:

SAP Cloud Identity Services SCIM Integration Guide

SAP Help Portal: Hybrid Identity Management

Context:Access categories in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition define the type of restrictions applied to business users' data access.

Solution Explanation:

A:"Read" allows view-only access.

C:"Read, Value Help" includes read access and field-level help for specific data.

D:"Value Help" restricts access to value-help fields.

SAP Security References:

SAP Authorization Management in S/4HANA Cloud

SAP Restriction Types and Configuration Guide

Context:Privileges in SAP HANA Cloud define access control and permissions for various system entities.

Solution Descriptions:

B. Package: Grants permissions for packages, a logical grouping of objects.

C. System: Controls system-level actions and configurations.

E. Object: Provides access control at the object level.

SAP Security References:

SAP HANA Cloud Privilege Management Documentation

Dialog User (A):

Designed for interactive logins where users perform tasks directly in the SAP system.

Communication User (D):

Typically used for communication between systems, but it can also log in interactively under certain configurations to perform API testing or debugging.

Why Others Are Incorrect:

Service User (B):Cannot log in interactively; it is intended for background processing.

System User (C):Restricted to system-to-system communication and background processes, with no interactive access.

SAP Security References:

SAP User Management Documentation

SAP Note: User Types and Their Use Cases

Context:SAP BTP categorizes users based on their roles and functionalities within the system.

Solution Descriptions:

Technical users: System-to-system interaction and automation.

Platform users: Direct interaction with SAP BTP services for development, management, or operational purposes.

SAP Security References:

SAP BTP User Management Guide

SAP Help Portal for BTP User Roles and Permissions

In SAP Fiori, segregation of duty-related tiles and target mappings can be found withinAssigned Business Catalogs. Business catalogs group Fiori apps and authorizations logically, ensuring that users only have access to the apps they need for their roles while adhering to segregation of duties (SoD) principles.

SAP Security References:

SAP Help Portal: Fiori Authorization Concept

SAP Fiori Catalog and Role Maintenance Guide

Context:Granting access to Core Data Services (CDS) views in S/4HANA requires both ABAP authorization concepts and CDS-specific access control.

Solution Explanation:

CDS Role:Defines access conditions using the S_RS_AUTH object.

PFCG Role:Contains the S_RS_AUTH authorization and references the CDS role.

User Assignment:Both roles must be assigned to the user to enable seamless access.

SAP Security References:

SAP S/4HANA CDS Views and Authorization Guide

SAP Help Portal: Role and Authorization Maintenance

To evaluate catalog menu entries and authorization default values for IWSG and IWSV applications, use the following SUIM reports:

Search Startable Applications in Roles (A):

Lists applications that can be started within a role, aiding in evaluating role scope.

Search Applications in Roles (B):

Provides insights into which applications are available in specific roles, helping ensure proper authorization configuration.

SAP Security References:

SAP Documentation: SUIM Reports Overview

SAP Help Portal: Role and Authorization Management in SUIM

Context:During role maintenance in SAP, status values indicate changes or actions applied to field values.

Solution Explanation:

A status of "Old" means the field value was delivered with content but has since been modified, retaining the old value.

SAP Security References:

SAP Role Maintenance Guide (Transaction PFCG)

SAP Authorization Concept Documentation

When comparing an imparting role to a derived role:

Preservation of Data (B):If organizational levels have already been maintained in the derived role, they are not overwritten to preserve specific configurations.

Conditional Data Transfer (C):Organizational data is transferred only when the authorization data in the derived role is being modified for the first time.

SAP Security References:

SAP Role Derivation Best Practices Guide

SAP Help Portal: Derived Role Maintenance

TheSAP Integration Suiteis recommended for connecting to data sources that are not solely based on OData. It provides:

Support for Multiple Protocols:

Integrates with SOAP, REST, OData, and non-OData-based services.

Prebuilt Content:

Includes prebuilt integration flows to connect with a variety of systems and applications.

Scalability and Flexibility:

Designed for hybrid landscapes, supporting both cloud and on-premise systems.

SAP Security References:

SAP Integration Suite Overview

SAP Help Portal: Multi-Protocol Integration with SAP Integration Suite

Context:When transporting roles in a Central User Administration (CUA) scenario, certain configurations in table PRGN_CUST affect user assignments.

Solution Explanation:

SettingUSER_REL_IMPORT = NOensures that user assignments are not transported along with roles, maintaining assignment control in the target system.

SAP Security References:

SAP CUA Role Transport Documentation

SAP PRGN_CUST Configuration Guide