What appsian [appsian.com] does

Appsian Security is a privately held enterprise software company headquartered in Dallas, Texas with a wholly-owned engineering subsidiary (Appsian Tech Private Limited) in Bengaluru, India. The company provides a unified ERP data security, identity and access management (IAM), and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform that protects data and access inside legacy and next-generation enterprise resource planning systems — specifically SAP (ECC and S/4HANA), PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Oracle JD Edwards, with stated support extending to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

The core platform combines several capabilities delivered as modular products: native SAML 2.0 single sign-on integrated inside the Oracle web application server; dynamic, risk-aware multi-factor authentication enforced at the field, page, and component level; attribute-based access controls that overlay existing roles and authorizations; policy-based dynamic data masking of sensitive financial and PII fields; granular user activity logging with contextual enrichment; and segregation-of-duties (SoD) management with real-time preventative controls. Appsian360 adds AI-powered user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) and risk scoring over ERP access telemetry, while ProfileTailor GRC provides cross-platform SoD rule definition, conflict analysis, and compliance automation covering SOX, GDPR, CCPA, and ITAR. The platform is SOC 2 Type II certified and integrates with major identity providers (Active Directory/ADFS, Okta, Duo, Microsoft, SafeNet).

Appsian sells through a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting mid-to-large organizations running SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, and JD Edwards, with personalized demos, proof-of-concept evaluations, and annual subscription licensing tied to platform modules and user counts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company reports 250+ customers across verticals including government (State of North Dakota, San Joaquin County, Lane County Oregon, Collin County Texas), healthcare (Hackensack Meridian Health, Hadassah Medical Center, Beth Israel), education (California State University, McMaster University), and enterprise (GEICO, GAP, ZIM, Scapa). The website navigation for the SAP product line routes to pathlock.com, indicating a strategic alignment, OEM, or distribution relationship covering SAP-focused ERP security.

Name

appsian [appsian.com]

Legal name

Appsian Security

Website

https://appsian.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Appsian Security provides unified data security, IAM, and GRC software for enterprises running SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, and JD Edwards ERP systems, selling via annual subscriptions and direct enterprise field sales to government, healthcare, education, and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise ERP Security Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Identity & Access Management Infrastructure (IAM/IdP/MFA) (HDABAHAF), Enterprise Application Security, GRC & Compliance Services (BPAEAGAL)

Keywords

• ERP data security
• Identity access management
• Segregation of duties
• Compliance automation
• ERP threat detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Enterprise software licensing model providing access to the Appsian Security Platform including IAM, data security, and GRC capabilities for ERP systems. Revenue generated through annual subscriptions with different tiers based on platform modules and number of users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Appsian provides an enterprise security platform that delivers unified data security, identity and access management (IAM), and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) capabilities tailored for ERP systems including SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, and Oracle JD Edwards. The platform adds layers such as SAML/SSO, adaptive multi-factor authentication, dynamic data masking, attribute-based access controls, and SoD management on top of existing ERP environments. Add-on modules Appsian360 (analytics/UEBA) and ProfileTailor GRC extend the core platform with behavioral threat detection and compliance automation.

Product overview

Appsian Security provides a unified ERP data security and compliance platform designed to protect business data across major enterprise systems. The core offering is the Appsian Security Platform, a comprehensive solution combining data security, identity and access management (IAM), and governance, risk and compliance (GRC). The platform includes specialized products for different ERP environments: Appsian for SAP, Appsian for PeopleSoft, and Appsian for Oracle EBS. Additional key products include Appsian360 for real-time analytics and threat detection with AI-powered UEBA capabilities, and ProfileTailor GRC for segregation of duties management and compliance automation. The product suite offers a modular architecture with standalone capabilities including Single Sign-On (SAML), Multi-Factor Authentication, Dynamic Data Masking, User Activity Logging, Attribute-Based Access Controls, Authorization Lifecycle Management, and SAP License Optimization. Core capabilities span Identity & Access Governance, Data Security & Privacy, Risk & Compliance, and Threat Detection & Response. The platform supports multiple ERP platforms including SAP (ECC and S/4HANA), PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, Oracle JD Edwards, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Appsian Security Platform: Unified Data Security, IAM and GRC platform for ERP applications
• Appsian360
• ProfileTailor GRC

Products and services

• Appsian Security Platform Unified platform offering data security, identity and access management, and governance risk and compliance for SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS, and other enterprise ERP applications.
• Appsian for SAP Security, risk management, and compliance solution purpose-built for SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments, delivering access governance, data protection, and segregation of duties management.
• Appsian for PeopleSoft Security and compliance product for PeopleSoft environments providing frictionless SAML-based SSO, multi-factor authentication, data masking, and access control for dynamic access environments.
• Appsian for Oracle EBS Security and compliance solution for Oracle E-Business Suite that provides real-time defense against compliance risks with dynamic data masking, transaction controls, and access governance.
• Appsian360 Add-on analytics module providing real-time ERP data access and usage visibility with AI-powered user and entity behavior analytics, granular field-level activity logging, contextual risk scoring, and automated threat detection for SAP and PeopleSoft.
• ProfileTailor GRC GRC add-on module providing segregation of duties management, rules definition, conflict analysis, real-time violation prevention, and incident analysis across multiple ERP platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces manual analysis efforts for SoD violations by 90%+ with false-positive free reporting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Active Directory / ADFScoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Microsoft Active Directory and ADFS for enterprise identity management, enabling SSO for ERP applications.
• OKTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with OKTA identity provider for SAML-based single sign-on and authentication services.
• Duo SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Duo Security for multi-factor authentication, enabling adaptive MFA at login and inside applications.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Microsoft MFA solutions as part of adaptive authentication strategy for ERP security.
• SafeNetcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with SafeNet for MFA solutions enabling step-up authentication for sensitive transactions.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform integrations supporting SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments for access governance, data security, and SoD management.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationNative SAML integration layer supporting Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle JD Edwards ERP systems.
• PeopleSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationDedicated security platform for PeopleSoft environments including SSO, MFA, and data masking capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pathlock: Pathlock is a direct competitor offering unified access governance, SoD, and compliance automation across SAP, Oracle, Workday, and other enterprise applications. It is the closest head-to-head rival in ERP-centric security and GRC.
• Cytrix (formerly Fastpath): Fastpath/Cytrix is an ERP-focused GRC vendor offering SoD analysis, access certification, and audit solutions for Dynamics, SAP, NetSuite, and other ERPs. It is a niche direct competitor in the same ERP security category.

Broad incumbents

• SailPoint: SailPoint is a large identity governance vendor offering IGA, access certifications, and SoD controls that increasingly overlap with Appsian's enterprise security scope. It is a broader incumbent whose capabilities compete for the same buyer budgets.
• Saviynt: Saviynt provides cloud-native identity governance and GRC, with modules for SoD, access requests, and ERP integrations. It is a well-funded incumbent expanding into enterprise application security adjacent to Appsian's offering.
• One Identity (OneLogin): One Identity offers IAM, IGA, and PAM solutions with ERP integrations. It competes with Appsian on SSO, MFA, and access governance while serving a broader identity-focused buyer.
• IBM Security Verify Governance: IBM's security portfolio includes identity governance, SoD, and compliance tools that target enterprise and ERP environments. It competes for the same Fortune 500 GRC and IAM budgets as Appsian.
• Approva (now part of SAP): Approva was acquired by SAP and became the basis for SAP GRC. SAP's native GRC suite is a direct competitor for Appsian's SAP offering, particularly for SOX and access governance buyers.
• Microsoft Entra ID / Purview Compliance: Microsoft's identity and compliance stack, including Entra ID and Purview, provides IAM and governance capabilities to enterprise customers, including those running SAP and other ERPs. It is a platform incumbent that competes at the IAM tier.

Emerging players

• SecureLink (Imprivata): SecureLink, acquired by Imprivata, focuses on third-party/vendor access management and privileged access for enterprise systems, including ERP. It overlaps with Appsian's privileged access and access governance use cases.
• Collibra: Collibra provides data governance and data privacy compliance tooling that overlaps with Appsian's data masking and compliance reporting capabilities. It is an emerging player in the broader data and compliance security space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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