Like many organizations, the organization recognized the need to migrate their ERP systems to the cloud to remain competitive and agile in the digital era. In this case, from Oracle E-Business Suite to Oracle ERP Cloud. However, this transition posed unique challenges, especially regarding managing risk in a new operating model. Concerns arose regarding maintaining control and compliance standards in a cloud environment, particularly with the increasing prevalence of remote work and third-party involvement in IT and business functions.

Furthermore, the organization's extensive application landscape and reliance on platforms like ServiceNow and SailPoint added layers of complexity to the migration process. The traditional models that once worked well in on-premise environments were no longer sustainable or adequate for the cloud.

The organization also faced a major hurdle in demonstrating fine-grained segregation of duties, which required moving away from traditional role-based analyses. With the help of SafePaaS's automation and analytics capabilities, the organization was able to effectively segregate duties, maintain hierarchy within its Oracle Cloud ERP, streamline processes, and achieve operational goals.

The process of implementing a solution began with a meticulous selection of rules (or policies.) The organization worked in close collaboration with stakeholders from both compliance and IT teams to choose controls that aligned with enterprise-wide standards. This rule selection process helped the organization identify broader risks and compliance requirements. The teams consulted with other stakeholders to ensure that the selected controls met regulatory and operational standards.

Next, the organization conducted an analysis of its current Segregation of Duties controls and assessed its SoD maturity level. This thorough evaluation laid the groundwork for targeted risk mitigation strategies, enabling the organization to identify potential control gaps and inefficiencies.

After conducting the SoD analysis, the organization formed a team of Role Owners responsible for the selected internal controls chosen by the Rule owners. The Role Owner team was tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the organization's operations to assess security contexts and privileges. This inclusive review process helped ensure a thorough assessment and bolstered the organization's compliance assurance efforts.

To tackle the challenge of False Positives, the organization employed sophisticated logic and rule-building techniques to minimize inaccuracies in compliance assessments. This meticulous approach guaranteed that implemented controls were effective and precise in identifying and correcting SoD control violations.

The organization also implemented compensating controls to effectively address SoD conflicts, particularly in areas where overprivileged users and service accounts posed significant threats. The organization managed control challenges confidently and efficiently by implementing strong monitoring tools and compensating controls.

Subsequent corrective actions were seamlessly processed by integrating the organization's IT Service Management system, ServiceNow, with SafePaaS, enabling quick and effective remediation of identified compliance discrepancies. This integrated processing of violations and remediations ensured compliance efforts aligned with operational realities, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Once the corrective actions were made, the organization granted auditors access to advanced audit analytics within SafePaaS to verify compliance work and review results confidently, enabling a smooth and transparent audit process.

This collaborative success story underscores the critical role of access governance solutions and risk and controls expertise in navigating the challenges of cloud transformation. Through strategic partnerships, companies can embrace modern operating models while maintaining the highest levels of control and risk management, paving the way for sustained success in an ever-evolving business landscape.