How to Build: Zero‑Trust Guard for ERP (Transaction Shield)

The Opportunity

An ERP‑aware security layer combining a reverse proxy with lightweight app instrumentation to enforce least-privilege, detect fraud, and virtually patch vulnerabilities. Delivers JIT admin access, SoD simulation/enforcement, transaction‑level UEBA, and code/transport change diffs. Ships with prebuilt, ERP‑specific rules to block risky actions (e.g., vendor bank change + urgent payment) and shields known CVEs without waiting for maintenance windows. Immediate ROI: measurably reduces compromise and fraud risk while fitting existing IdP/SIEM.

Why This Idea Works Now

ERPs are a prime target for ransomware and financial fraud; misconfigurations and delayed patching create exploitable windows.

Week-by-Week Development Plan

Tech Stack Recommendation

Custom Architecture: Tailored to specific requirements

May require specialized technologies or integrations.

MVP Features You Must Have

• Reverse proxy with ERP‑specific virtual patch library
• Just‑in‑time privilege elevation with session recording
• Segregation‑of‑Duties simulator and enforcer
• Transaction behavior analytics and anomaly scoring
• Code/transport diffing and alerting
• Immutable audit trails and evidence packs
• Prebuilt IR playbooks and SOAR integrations
• Emergency break‑glass vault with auto‑expire

Pricing Strategy

Based on market research, customers are willing to pay $8k-50k per month for this solution.

Customer Acquisition Strategy

1. Target Market: E-commerce Platforms experiencing this specific problem
2. Initial Outreach: Find where your customers hang out online (forums, Reddit, LinkedIn groups)
3. Content Marketing: Create valuable content around the problem you're solving
4. Early Adopters: Offer lifetime deals to your first 10-20 customers
5. Case Studies: Document success stories from early users

Potential Challenges to Consider

• Maintaining low latency under high load
• Coverage parity across SAP/Oracle/Dynamics stacks
• Tuning to minimize false positives
• Change-management for JIT and SoD policies
• Legal review for deception/honeypot techniques

Ready to Start Building?

This hard-level project could be generating revenue in 20 days. The market demand is strong, and competition is minimal.