When ERP Systems Become the Attack Surface

Skills Needed: Enterprise Architecture, Configuration and Vulnerability Management Brandy Harris • December 3, 2025

Enterprise resource platforms such as SAP and Oracle serve as the quiet infrastructure behind an organization's financials, human resources, supply chain and administrative workflows. They are deeply embedded, highly customized and rarely replaced.

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When a critical vulnerability surfaces in these systems, the consequences extend far beyond a single compromised server. The recently exploited Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability, CVE-2025-61882, offered another reminder that the systems supporting an organization's core operations can quickly become high-value targets. The flaw also exposed the urgent industry-wide need for cybersecurity professionals who understand enterprise architecture, secure configuration and vulnerability interpretation at a granular level.

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