NIS2 vs SAP: How to prepare your organization for the new cyber security requirements - a practical guide from Lukardi

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NIS2 and SAP - why is this combination crucial today?

Directive NIS2 is the largest regulatory change in the area of cyber security in the EU. It aims to strengthen companies' resilience to incidents, better control access to critical systems, and ensure full auditability of user activities.

And because the system SAP processes the most sensitive operational, financial and personal data, it is at the center of regulators' concerns. Companies today must prove that they oversee access, monitor risks and have mechanisms in place to mitigate potential security incidents.

Why is SAP security crucial in the context of NIS2?

 

SAP is one of an organization's most important business systems. Under NIS2, processes such as:

  • user access control,
  • recertification of roles and functions,
  • activity monitoring,
  • Rejecting unreasonable or dangerous entitlements,
  • Generating evidence of compliance for audits.

     

Without automation, these activities are very costly, time-consuming and have a high risk of errors.

How does Lukardi support organizations in meeting SAP's NIS2 requirements?

Lukardi-led implementations include solutions that automate the entire process of entitlement and compliance control.
These include:

1. automatic granting, withdrawal and recertification of authorizations

The principle of least preference is implemented in practice - without Excel sheets and manual verification.

2. real-time activity monitoring

The system detects suspicious activity, signals anomalies and creates a full audit trail.

3. NIS2 compliance reports available immediately (on-demand)

Companies can immediately generate reports for auditors - NIS2 requires rapid incident reporting and constant audit readiness.

4 Integration with SAP GRC and other compliance tools

Lukardi's solutions do not replace existing systems - they extend them with automation, surveillance and threat monitoring.

Business benefits for the organization

The implemented solutions provide:

✔ Compliance with NIS2 and EU regulations - including evidence of compliance that auditors can easily verify.

✔ Reduce the risk of cyber attacks and insider threats - automatic alerts, risk analysis and real-time monitoring.

✔ Reduce audit time by up to 70-80% - through process automation and ready-to-use audit reports.

✔ Operational efficiency - less manual activities, fewer errors, more predictable processes.

Why is this urgent?

NIS2 already in force, while unprepared organizations can expect:

  • financial penalties,
  • The risk of losing contracts,
  • Disruption of business continuity,
  • problems during audits.

The new requirements are not optional - they are a necessity.

Our experience, references and evidence of effectiveness

Lukardi delivers:

  • SAP security solution implementations in Europe,
  • NIS2 checklists prepared by experts,
  • Benchmarks confirming a 70-80% reduction in audit time,
  • Full PoC support in SAP environments.

Summary

NIS2 is not just a regulation - it is a push to organize security processes and improve control over critical systems. Thanks to the solutions implemented by Lukardi, companies are not only complying with the requirements, but realistically enhancing their security.

If your organization wants to prepare SAP for NIS2 in a fast, predictable and efficient manner - we are ready to help.

Preparing for data migration

Joanna Komsa

Digital Transformation & Business Development |Marketing Manager at Lukardi.
She has been involved in online marketing, strategy building and communications for 15 years. She is passionate about new technologies, AI and neuropsychology. She supports organizations in digital transformation and generating new business opportunities, combining experience in dordzdz, sales and marketing.