ITAR Compliance in the SAP Ecosystem

For defense contractors and aerospace leaders, ITAR compliance isn’t just regulatory paperwork—it’s a strategic imperative. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governs the export/import of defense-related technical data, software, and services to protect U.S. national security. Yet for SAP-driven organizations managing ITAR-controlled data (e.g., missile schematics, encrypted communications systems), compliance risks lurk in every transaction, user role, and system configuration.

As an ITAR-registered SAP Gold Partner, Mygo Consulting bridges the gap between regulatory rigor and operational agility. Here’s how we empower defense-sector clients to harden SAP systems while unlocking growth in government contracts.

ITAR 101: Why Compliance Matters

ITAR (22 CFR §§120-130) controls defense articles, services, and technical data listed on the U.S. Munitions List (USML). Key obligations include:

• Registration: Mandatory annual DDTC registration for manufacturers/exporters of USML items.
• Access Restrictions: ITAR technical data (e.g., blueprints, software) can only be accessed by U.S. persons without State Department approval.
• Penalties: Violations risk $1M fines per incident, 20-year prison terms, and loss of export privileges.

Real-World Impact: Boeing faced a $51M penalty for unauthorized technical data exports to China.

SAP’s Hidden ITAR Risks

While SAP streamlines defense supply chains, misconfigured systems expose firms to compliance breaches:

• Unauthorized Foreign Access: Non-U.S. employees or contractors viewing SAP technical drawings.
• Unsecured Data Flows: Unencrypted exports of ITAR-controlled BOMs via SAP Ariba.
• Inadequate Audit Trails: Missing session logs for DDTC audits.

How Mygo Hardens SAP for ITAR Compliance

Mygo delivers pre-validated SAP frameworks that align with ITAR’s strictest mandates:

Access Control Fortification

• Citizenship-Based Authorization: Integrate SAP roles with HR systems to auto-block non-U.S. persons from ITAR data using ABAC.
• Dynamic Data Masking: Obfuscate technical drawings in SAP PLM unless users hold DDTC-cleared roles.

Secure Data Governance

• FIPS 140-2 Encryption: Protect SAP data at rest/in transit per ITAR’s encryption carveout.
• Export License Automation: Sync SAP GTS with DDTC processes to streamline approvals.

Audit-Ready Operations

• 24/7 Session Logging: Track SAP user activity (e.g., download attempts) for real-time alerts.
• Compliance Health Checks: Quarterly SAP security reviews to preempt audit gaps.

Why Partner with Mygo?

• Proven ITAR Credentials: Registered, audited, and compliant—we’ve navigated the process firsthand.
• SAP Gold Partner Expertise:  Proven experience architecting ITAR-aligned SAP solutions for defense, aerospace, and regulated industries, combining technical mastery with compliance rigor.
• Risk-Sharing Commitment: Contractual guarantees for SAP configurations tied to ITAR outcomes.

Stay Protected. Stay Competitive.

In regulated industries, ITAR compliance is your license to operate—and grow. Let Mygo transform your SAP environment into a compliance asset.