Securing the Data Gravity Well: A Zero-Trust Verification Framework for High-Frequency Data Replication from SAP Systems to Cloud-Native Data Warehouses

Abstract

Enterprise migration from SAP systems to cloud-native data warehouses creates unprecedented security vulnerabilities as massive volumes of transactional data traverse high-frequency replication pipelines. Traditional perimeter-based defenses prove inadequate when sensitive financial records and customer information move beyond organizational boundaries into distributed cloud infrastructures. Current Change Data Capture mechanisms prioritize replication velocity over security, relying exclusively on transport-layer encryption that leaves data exposed to endpoint compromises, misconfigured storage, and insider threats. This article presents a comprehensive Zero-Trust verification framework specifically engineered for SAP-to-cloud data replication environments. The article fundamentally redesigns security architecture by embedding cryptographic controls directly into individual data payloads rather than depending on network-layer protections. Through payload-level encryption, SHA-256 cryptographic verification, and systematic identity propagation mechanisms, the article ensures data remains protected and verifiable throughout its journey from source systems to cloud warehouses. Experimental validation demonstrates that military-grade security need not sacrifice the near-real-time latency demands of modern analytics when combined with hardware acceleration and risk-proportional tiered controls. The article addresses critical compliance requirements for regulated industries by establishing immutable audit trails and preserving granular authorization contexts across heterogeneous platforms. Results confirm that organizations can successfully balance security imperatives with performance expectations, enabling secure cloud analytics without compromising operational velocity or data integrity guarantees essential for financial reporting and regulatory compliance.