Safeguard your business with access controls that mitigate the risk of cyberthreats, financial misstatements and fraud in Oracle Applications

Segregation of Duties is a foundational internal control — but without the right framework and insights, you can still leave your organization exposed to fraud, errors, and operational risk without the right access controls. This article from SafePaaS guides you through the principles of SoD, how conflicts arise in Oracle systems, and how risk managers and auditors can strengthen controls to protect enterprise‑critical business processes.

Understand how SoD controls work in Oracle, why traditional approaches fall short, and what effective governance looks like in practice.

Gain practical insight into identifying, analyzing, and managing SoD conflicts so you can reduce exposure to financial and operational risks.

What you´ll find inside:

• What Segregation of Duties really means: Explore the purpose and mechanics of SoD — how splitting sensitive access prevents fraud, error, and misuse of data in ERP systems. 
• Common SoD pitfalls in Oracle: Learn why default roles, privilege combinations, and complex role hierarchies often introduce hidden conflicts that aren’t visible without detailed analysis. 
• Best practices for governance and controls: Discover practical steps for defining meaningful SoD policies, reducing false positives, and building ongoing monitoring so controls remain effective as your environment evolves. 

This ebook is:

• A risk overview for Oracle ERP leaders: Clear explanation of why Segregation of Duties matters and how it impacts system security and business outcomes.
• A guide for audit and control teams: Structured thinking on designing, testing, and managing SoD rules in Oracle environments.
• A framework for continuous risk reduction: Tips for improving SoD analysis and remediation processes to protect your most critical ERP transactions.