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Enterprise Data Insight’s Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) is built to address this challenge directly within SAP environments. It enables real-time masking and anonymization of data fields based on a wide range of dynamic conditions—providing secure, policy-driven access control at the point of access.

Technical Capabilities Overview

✅ Risk-Based, Attribute-Driven Access Controls

Move beyond static roles by applying Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). DDM evaluates multiple user and session parameters—such as job role, IP address, login time, transaction code, or business unit—to determine the level of data exposure.

Example:
A payroll specialist accessing transaction PC00_M99_CWTR from within the corporate network during business hours can view full salary details. However, the same user accessing remotely or outside office hours will see masked compensation values (e.g., “XXXX.XX”).

In-Line Masking at Runtime

All masking is performed in-line and within the SAP stack, requiring no additional hardware or proxies. It works seamlessly with ECC, S/4HANA, and Fiori-based applications, preserving system performance and stability.

Example:
A user running PA20/PA30 to view employee data will see SSNs or bank account details masked unless specific access conditions are met, without any changes to the SAP standard screens or backend.

Audit-Ready Logging and Compliance Analytics

Every data access attempt—masked or unmasked—is logged with rich contextual metadata (who, what, when, where, how). Built-in dashboards and exportable reports make it easy to demonstrate compliance with GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, or internal governance frameworks.

Example:
Compliance teams can generate quarterly reports showing how frequently sensitive payroll data was accessed, by whom, and under what conditions—enabling proactive audits and risk mitigation.

Rapid Implementation and Minimal Disruption

DDM integrates directly into SAP GUI, Web Dynpro, Fiori, and other frontends without changing existing authorization concepts. Users continue to work within their standard UI—no retraining or reconfiguration required.

Example:
An HR team using the Fiori My Team app sees real-time masking applied only to sensitive fields like birth dates and national IDs, based on their profile and context—without changes to app functionality.

Use Cases Across Industries

• Finance: Mask financial statement line items for external auditors accessing S/4HANA via display-only roles
• Healthcare: Anonymize patient data in SAP IS-H based on user’s role and location
• Manufacturing: Obscure supplier contract values for non-finance users working in MM/SD modules
• Public Sector: Enforce contextual access to employee records for distributed departments with shared SAP infrastructure

The Future of SAP Data Security is Dynamic

Enterprise Data Insight’s Dynamic Data Masking offers a scalable, policy-driven approach to securing SAP data access—one that aligns with modern governance needs and complex organizational structures. Whether you’re migrating to S/4HANA or enhancing existing ECC systems, DDM provides the flexibility and control your SAP environment demands.

Ready to implement dynamic, real-time data protection for your SAP landscape?
Let’s talk about how DDI can help you enforce secure access without compromise.