SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud Security Model Overview

This document is a solution brief that outlines the SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC) delivered through SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2). It describes the unique capabilities provided by SAP NS2 for regulated industries, government agencies, and defense departments, emphasizing the importance of security, compliance, and innovation. The brief details the challenges faced by organizations in adopting cloud ERP solutions, particularly the need for heightened security to protect critical information. It explains how SAP HEC operates as a fully-managed, subscription-based ERP cloud solution, enabling organizations to run their operations securely while leveraging existing on-premise SAP software investments. The document also highlights the benefits of SAP NS2's sovereign cloud deployment model, which ensures data sovereignty and compliance with industry-specific security regulations, including NIST 800-53 and ITAR. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of local, credentialed personnel in managing security and compliance for organizations in highly regulated sectors.