SAP is harnessing Adva Network Security's Layer 1 encryption technology to secure connectivity between its data centers in Walldorf and St. Leon-Rot, Germany. The solution secures data directly at the optical transmission layer and is approved by the Federal Office for Information Security for information classified up to "For Official Use Only."
SAP deploys BSI-approved Layer 1 encryption between German data centers.
Secures data at optical transmission layer with quantum-secure mechanisms.
Protects replication, backup, management, and operational data.
Supports customers in public sector, regulated industries, and critical infrastructure.
Strengthens sovereign cloud foundations for German data processing requirements.
Adva Network Security is an Adtran company with decades of secure network experience.
SAP's new solution uses Layer 1 encryption, which operates below traditional network and application security by encrypting data directly within the optical transmission layer before it is transmitted between sites. This secures all traffic across the connection – including replication, backup, management, and operational data – and protects against risks such as interception, manipulation, and unauthorized access. Data transmission between data centers becomes a protected component of sovereign cloud architecture, extending security beyond sites, systems, and applications to the physical transmission layer.
The solution delivers high-performance, low-latency, and transparent encryption using established cryptographic methods combined with quantum-secure mechanisms, enabling organizations to maintain service availability while preparing infrastructure for future threats from quantum computing. For many organizations, the ability to process sensitive data securely within Germany is a key requirement when selecting cloud services, particularly for government agencies, regulated industries, and critical infrastructure providers.
"For many organizations, the ability to process sensitive data securely within Germany is a key requirement when selecting cloud services, particularly for government agencies, regulated industries and critical infrastructure providers," said Christoph Glingener, CTO of Adtran. "With BSI-approved Layer 1 encryption, SAP is able to protect data in motion between its data centers, supporting applications with heightened requirements for confidentiality, compliance and digital sovereignty. This enables SAP to deliver trusted cloud services for customers with sensitive workloads while expanding the foundation for sovereign cloud offerings in Germany."
"Together with SAP, we're securing a critical part of cloud infrastructure by protecting data in transit between data centers," commented Josef Sißmeir, GM of Adva Network Security. "As a German company with decades of experience in highly secure networks, we're contributing to digital sovereignty and strengthening trust in critical digital infrastructures. Our technology meets stringent regulatory requirements, including BSI approval, and is designed for deployment in highly sensitive environments."
About Adva Network Security
Adva Network Security, an Adtran company, is a leading German IT-security company. We provide robust optical and Ethernet networking solutions and a comprehensive service offering. Our ConnectGuard technology delivers quantum-safe encryption that protects large-scale networks and essential applications. Critical infrastructure, government, defense, and enterprise customers rely on our technical expertise in communication networks and information security.
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