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SAP P-SECAUTH-21 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | SAP |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect |
| Exam Number: | P-SECAUTH-21 |
| Exam Price: | USD 550 (varies by region) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP Authorization and Administration SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA Security |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 |
| Recommended Training: | SAP Security Courses |
| Exam Registration: | SAP Certification Hub |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or test center (onsite) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with SAP system administration, authorization concepts, and enterprise security architecture. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.sap.com/certifications |
SAP P-SECAUTH-21 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: SAP Application and Database Security | - SAP HANA security fundamentals
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| Topic 2: SAP Security Architecture Fundamentals | - SAP system landscape security architecture - Enterprise security concepts and SAP security model |
| Topic 3: Security Monitoring and Compliance | - Security auditing and logging - SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
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| Topic 4: Cloud and Integration Security | - SAP Cloud security principles - Secure integration between SAP systems and external services |
| Topic 5: Identity and Access Management | - User administration and provisioning
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| Topic 6: SAP Authorization Concepts | - Advanced authorization concepts
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SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect FAQs: What Candidates Ask Most
The P-SECAUTH-21 exam is the official test behind the SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect certification, a Professional-level credential from SAP. Passing it validates the skills measured by the SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect objectives and proves to employers that you can apply those skills in real-world scenarios, not just recite theory. The credential also sits alongside related certifications such as SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA Security, SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP Authorization and Administration, making it a strong building block in a broader SAP certification path. For candidates planning a longer-term career move, the P-SECAUTH-21 exam is often the step that turns study effort into a verifiable, resumé-ready qualification.
The SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect blueprint is divided into 6 exam domains. The first three are SAP Application and Database Security, Cloud and Integration Security, and SAP Security Architecture Fundamentals. The weightings matter: they tell you where the bulk of your score comes from, so allocate study time in proportion rather than spreading it evenly. Scroll back to the exam topics section above for the complete domain-by-domain breakdown of the P-SECAUTH-21 exam.
The SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect exam gives you 180 minutes to work through 80 questions. Do the math before test day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and treat that number as a hard budget rather than a guideline. When a question eats more than its share, flag it and move on — a flagged question can be revisited, but lost minutes can't. Running two or three full timed mock exams in the Real4Prep test engine before your exam date is the most reliable way to make that pacing automatic.
The passing score for the SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is USD 550 (varies by region). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again — there are no discounted retakes — so booking the exam before you're ready is the most expensive shortcut in certification. A practical rule: take a timed self-assessment with Real4Prep practice tests first, and only schedule your seat once you're scoring comfortably above the passing mark with time to spare. That buffer absorbs exam-day nerves and the handful of questions that always seem to come from nowhere.
According to SAP, the SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect exam uses the following question formats: Multiple Choice, Multiple Response. Different formats reward different habits. For scenario-based items, read the final sentence of the question stem first so you know what's actually being asked before you dig into the details, and never change an answer unless you can point to the exact clue you missed. The Real4Prep question bank lets you rehearse every format until each one feels routine.
SAP currently offers the P-SECAUTH-21 exam in English. Choose the language you can reason in fastest under time pressure — reading speed matters more than most candidates expect. If you plan to test in English, working through Real4Prep's 80 English practice questions doubles as terminology training, so the phrasing on exam day feels familiar rather than foreign.
The credential you earn by passing the SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect exam remains valid for 2 years. That clock is worth protecting: set a reminder well before the expiry date and review the official recertification options early, so staying certified becomes a planned task instead of a last-minute scramble. Recertification policies are set by SAP and can change, so confirm the current rules on the official certification page.
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SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect Sample Questions:
You want to carry out some preparatory work for running the SAP Security Optimization Selfservice on a customer system. Which of the following steps do you have to run on the managed systems? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A. Configure Secure Network Communications
- B. Grant operating system access
- C. Configure specific authorizations
- D. Install the ST-A/PI plug-in
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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How are user group administrators and user groups related in SAP HANA? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A. Only one user group administrator per user group
- B. Multiple user groups per user group administrator
- C. Only one user group per user group administrator
- D. Multiple user group administrators per user group
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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SNC is configured in the production system. For emergency purposes, you want to allow certain accounts to be able to access the system with password logon. What do you need to set up for this purpose? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A. Use the profile parameter snc/accept_insecure_gui with value 'U'
- B. Use the profile parameter snc/only_encrypted_gui with value '0'
- C. Use 'Unsecure communication permitted' in SU01
- D. Maintain the user access control list in table USRACLEXT
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
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You want to create a role to provide users the ability to display and change an HR table's content based on the country groupings. Which of the steps would you take to accomplish these requirements? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A. Create an authorization group with appropriate authorization fields for the table
- B. Maintain the authorization object S_TABU_NAM
- C. Maintain the authorization object S_TABU_LIN
- D. Define an organization criterion through transaction SPRO
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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What are the characteristics of the Audit Information System (AIS)? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A. It offers two types of audit reports: system and business.
- B. The roles are built from nodes in the Implementation Guide (IMG).
- C. The report selection variables are configured during setup.
- D. It can be launched directly using transaction SECR.
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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