Hindustan Times SImpAudit

Hindustan Times Strengthens SAP Security & Compliance with SimpAudit by BSC Global

Client Profile: Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times, one of India’s most prominent and widely read English-language daily newspapers, is part of HT Media Group, a leading media conglomerate with diversified operations across print, digital, and radio. With a legacy spanning decades, Hindustan Times is recognized for its impactful journalism and widespread readership across India and beyond.

Operating at this scale, the organization relies heavily on SAP systems to manage finance, HR, supply chain, and business operations. Ensuring data integrity, system security, and compliance with internal and external audit standards became a key focus area.

Challenges Faced

  • Growing SAP Security Risks: Multiple users and roles leading to segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts.
  • Audit Complexity: Manual processes for monitoring compliance and security gaps.
  • Lack of Visibility: Difficulty in identifying risks across SAP landscapes in real-time.
  • Regulatory Compliance Pressure: Need to adhere to IT governance and financial audit standards.
  • Operational Bottlenecks: High effort required from internal teams to prepare audit reports.

BSC Global’s SimpAudit Implementation Approach

BSC Global deployed its proprietary SimpAudit Tool at Hindustan Times to streamline and automate the SAP audit process.

Key Implementation Highlights

  • Automated SAP Security Audit covering roles, authorizations, and SoD conflicts.
  • Compliance Dashboard offering real-time risk visibility across SAP environments.
  • Audit-Ready Reporting enabling quick, structured, and accurate reports for auditors.
  • User Access Monitoring to track privileged activities and mitigate risks.
  • Continuous Improvement Framework ensuring security risks are reduced over time.

Results Achieved

  • 70% Reduction in Audit Preparation Time with automated reports.
  • Enhanced Risk Visibility with dashboards that highlighted critical vulnerabilities.
  • Improved Compliance Posture meeting both internal audit and external governance requirements.
  • Reduced Security Incidents by proactively identifying and resolving SoD conflicts.
  • Empowered Internal Teams with simplified monitoring and actionable insights.

Why Hindustan Times Chose BSC Global

  • Proven expertise in SAP security and compliance.
  • Proprietary SimpAudit Tool tailored for media industry challenges.
  • End-to-end support from deployment to training and governance.
  • Focus on reducing audit complexity, time, and risks.

Conclusion

With the deployment of SimpAudit by BSC Global, Hindustan Times has transformed its SAP audit and compliance landscape. The solution not only strengthened system security and reduced audit effort but also empowered the organization to maintain higher standards of governance, transparency, and operational efficiency in line with its legacy as a trusted media leader.