Ariba Network Security Disclosures
Ariba is committed to the security and integrity of customer information within Ariba Network (Ariba SN). Ariba uses industry best-practice security measures to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of the information under our control.
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect within the Ariba SN. These measures include the following:
Multiple level firewalls to segregate and secure network segments based on system roles.
Data transmissions are encrypted using SSL technology
Use of server-side and client-side digital certificates
Role-based administrative access policies and procedures
Primary co-location facility uses cipher-encoded access badges, biometric scans, and 24-hour video surveillance and guards to control access
Comprehensive in-house performance and security monitoring and auditing
Intrusion detection and analysis
Detailed security policy, processes and procedures
Security auditing performed by outside consulting agencies
To provide for the availability of service and information within Ariba SN, Ariba implements the following components:
A disaster recovery plan
Detailed backup strategy and secure off-site storage
High availability clustered database servers
Redundant systems, power supplies, and network connections
Service level agreements with service providers to guarantee service levels
Comprehensive change management and testing policies
24-hour x 7-day per week technical support staff
Ariba provides for transaction integrity in the Ariba SN through the implementation of solid business practices, which include:
Continuous real-time monitoring of failed transactions
Detailed procedures for troubleshooting and resolving issues
Policies and procedures on information privacy and disclosure
The document Ariba Network Technical Overview contains detailed information concerning policies, procedures and architecture. This document is available by request to customers pursuant to a separate non-disclosure agreement.
If you have any concerns regarding any of the above information please contact Ariba Technical Support
Note: The English version of these Security Disclosures shall govern in the event of any conflict or substantive translation changes into a non-English language.

