SAP C_SEC_2405 SAP Certified Associate - Security Administrator Exam Practice Test

In SAP, certainSU01 user typesare not enabled for interactive use:

Service Users (A):

Designed for background jobs or tasks requiring anonymous or shared access.

Cannot log in interactively.

System Users (B):

Used for communication between systems and background processes.

Does not support interactive login.

Why Others Are Incorrect:

Dialog Users (C):Designed specifically for interactive logins.

Communications Data (D):Often refers to communication-specific settings, not user types.

SAP Security References:

SAP Help Portal: User Type Overview

SAP Documentation: SU01 User Type Functionalities

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

Context:SAP Enterprise Search models require specific authorization objects to restrict user access.

Solution Explanation:

S_ESH_CONN:Controls connectivity and access to search connectors.

S_ESH_ADM:Governs administrative permissions for Enterprise Search.

SAP Security References:

SAP Enterprise Search Authorization Guide

SAP Help Portal for Authorization Objects in Enterprise Search

For SAP-developed roles inSAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, the following rules apply:

Authorization Defaults (A):

Authorizations are pre-defined based on default settings, ensuring standardization.

Catalog-Driven Maintenance (C):

Role maintenance fetches applications directly from catalogs, streamlining the process.

Catalog Assignment (D):

Business catalogs are assigned to role menus to define the apps and services users can access.

SAP Security References:

SAP Help Portal: Role Maintenance in SAP S/4HANA Cloud

SAP Catalog and Role Management Guidelines

Context:Central User Administration (CUA) centralizes user management across SAP systems.

Solution Explanation:

A:RFC destination to the target system is required for communication.

D:ALE distribution model ensures correct data distribution.

E:Transaction BD54 maintains logical system entries for child systems.

SAP Security References:

SAP CUA Configuration Guide

SAP Help Portal for RFC and ALE Integration

Context:SAP Key Management Service (KMS) is essential for managing cryptographic keys in SAP systems, providing functionality to enhance data security.

Solution Descriptions:

Store keys:Ensures secure storage of cryptographic keys.

Rotate keys:Allows regular updates of keys to maintain security.

Generate keys:Facilitates the creation of new cryptographic keys.

SAP Security References:

SAP KMS Documentation

SAP Help Portal for Cryptographic Services

Context:Local Identity Directory supports scenarios where identity management needs flexibility for hybrid systems, specific application integration, or traditional setups.

Solution Descriptions:

Hybrid mode: Combines local identity storage with cloud capabilities.

S/4HANA use case: Specific to SAP S/4HANA integration.

Classic use case: Refers to traditional on-premise identity management.

SAP Security References:

SAP Local Identity Directory Documentation

SAP Identity and Access Management Guidelines

Restricted users inSAP HANA Cloudface several limitations to ensure secure and controlled access:

Schema Restriction (A):Restricted users are limited to creating objects within their own schema.

HTTP/HTTPS Connection (B):These users are restricted to connecting through HTTP/HTTPS protocols for enhanced security.

Object Creation Restriction (E):Restricted users do not have permissions to create database objects in general.

SAP Security References:

SAP HANA Cloud User Management Guide

SAP Note on Restricted User Privileges

Context:Before using transaction PFCG for role maintenance, initial setup steps must be completed to ensure proper system behavior.

Solution Descriptions:

A:USOBT and USOBX tables must be filled with SAP-delivered default values to enable role generation.

B:Theauth/no_check_in_some_casesparameter controls bypass scenarios and must be set to "Y" during the setup phase.

SAP Security References:

SAP Role Generation Process Documentation

SAP Profile Parameter Settings Guide

Context:Secure Network Communication (SNC) enhances security for communication between SAP systems by providing various protections.

Solution Descriptions:

Authentication:Confirms the identities of communicating parties.

Integrity:Ensures data has not been altered during transmission.

Privacy:Encrypts data to prevent unauthorized access.

SAP Security References:

SAP SNC Configuration Guide

SAP Help Portal for SNC Features

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

Context:Application start locks prevent certain transactions or applications from being executed. SUIM provides reporting functionalities to analyze these locks.

Solution Descriptions:

A. SUIM-Executable Transactions report:Identifies executable transactions linked to roles and checks for start locks.

D. SUIM - Transactions Executable with Profile report:Provides detailed insights into transactions executable via specific profiles, also highlighting start locks.

SAP Security References:

SAP SUIM Documentation

SAP Help Portal for Transaction Analysis

Context:In SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), defining security-relevant objects follows a hierarchical process for managing access.

Order Explanation:

Role template: Defines permissions at a granular level.

Role collection: Groups role templates for easier assignment.

Role: Represents the combination of permissions granted to users or services.

SAP Security References:

SAP BTP Role Management Documentation

SAP Help Portal for BTP Security Configurations

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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

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

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:The SU25 transaction is used after an SAP system upgrade to align role and authorization configurations with new release defaults.

Solution Description:

SU25 compares existing changes in tablesUSOBXandUSOBT(default authorization checks and field values) against the new defaults in the upgraded release. This allows administrators to adjust roles and authorization settings accordingly.

SAP Security References:

SAP SU25 Post-Upgrade Guide

SAP Authorization Management 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

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 theAdministration Console of Cloud Identity Services, the following log types are available:

Change Logs (A):These logs capture all modifications made to configurations, user data, or system settings.

Usage Logs (D):Usage logs provide details on how the system is being utilized, including user access patterns and system resource usage.

SAP Security References:

SAP Cloud Identity Services Administration Guide

SAP Help Portal: Log Management in Cloud Identity Services

Context:Password rules, such as validity and initial password requirements, do not apply to certain technical user types.

Solution Explanation:

System Users:Excluded due to their non-interactive nature.

Service Users:Excluded as they are designed for shared usage and system integration.

SAP Security References:

SAP User Types and Password Policies Documentation

SAP Help Portal: User Management Guide

Context:Security goals encompass ensuring user authentication, data integrity, and system confidentiality.

Solution Descriptions:

Identity Authentication: Confirms the legitimacy of user identities.

Information Integrity: Ensures data accuracy and consistency, a cornerstone of security.

SAP Security References:

SAP Security Framework Documents

SAP Identity Authentication Service Guidelines

Security safeguards in SAP are categorized into distinct areas to ensure a holistic approach to protecting systems and data.

Physical Safeguards (A):These include measures to protect physical IT infrastructure, such as data centers and hardware, from unauthorized access or environmental damage (e.g., CCTV, biometric access controls).

Access Control Safeguards (B):Mechanisms to restrict access to data and systems based on user roles and responsibilities. Examples include user authentication, role-based access control, and segregation of duties (SoD).

Technical Safeguards (D):Tools and configurations to protect digital assets, such as encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management.

SAP Security References:

SAP GRC Security Framework

SAP Note on Physical and Logical Access Safeguards

SAP Access Control and Data Security Best Practices

Context:SAPUI5 Fiori apps require front-end authorizations managed via OData services.

Solution Explanation:

IWSV:Represents the service object type for SAP Gateway Business Suite Enablement.

SAP Security References:

SAP Gateway Authorization Documentation

SAP Fiori Authorization Maintenance Guide