Pathlock
by Pathlock · SOX & Internal Controls
Identity governance and access-risk automation for SOX controls across SAP, Oracle, Workday.
Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.
- Works with
SAPSAP S/4HANA
Oracle
Workday
Microsoft Dynamics 365PeopleSoft- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based
- Headquarters
- 1675 Larimer St, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Overview
Pathlock is a compliance-centric identity governance and application-GRC platform that secures and governs human and non-human identities across ERP systems and other business-critical applications. The platform brings together identity and access governance, application-level GRC (segregation of duties, emergency access, dynamic data access control), continuous controls monitoring, and ERP cybersecurity in a single suite, aimed primarily at automating SOX 302/404 compliance, SoD analysis, and IT general controls for mid-market and large enterprises.
Core modules include Application Access Governance (fine-grained SoD and sensitive-access risk analysis across SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft and other applications), Compliant Provisioning (automated joiner/mover/leaver workflows), Access Certifications (automated user access reviews), Elevated Access Management (time-bound privileged/firefighter access with full audit trails), Role Management, Dynamic Access Control (real-time data masking and transaction blocking), Continuous Controls Monitoring (automated control testing and financial-impact analysis of 100% of transactions), and Cybersecurity Application Controls (vulnerability management, threat detection, transport/code-change control for SAP).
Pathlock reports over 1,300 customers, including Aramco, P&G, Jabil, Chevron, Toyota, Siemens, Microsoft, Electrolux and the University of California, and is delivered as a cloud SaaS platform ("Pathlock Cloud") with pre-built connectors for 150+ applications plus no-code tools for custom integrations.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel. Screenshots sourced from Pathlock.
Modules & capabilities
Pathlock covers 18 of 44 capabilities we track in this category
41%- Centralized control matrix / repositoryCentralized Controls Management mapping controls to regulations, risks and policiesCore strength
- COSO / assertion framework mappingNot evidenced
- Control classification (key/non-key, preventive/detective)Not evidenced
- Control version historyNot evidenced
- Risk-to-control linkageCentralized Controls Management maps controls to regulations, risks and policiesSupported
“Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
Common use cases
- Automating SOX 302/404 IT general controls (access reviews, provisioning, change tracking) for a public company's annual audit
- Continuously identifying and remediating SoD conflicts across SAP and Oracle instead of relying on periodic manual reviews
- Streamlining user access certifications so managers can complete SOX-required reviews on time with full audit evidence
- Granting and logging privileged/firefighter access in SAP with automated revocation to control elevated-access SOX risk
- Preparing for UK-SOX by automating internal controls and IT access security ahead of upcoming reporting deadlines
- Masking or blocking sensitive SAP transactions in real time via Dynamic Access Control to reduce role explosion
- Consolidating access-risk and controls-monitoring evidence across SAP, Oracle and Workday into a single audit-ready reporting layer
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Cross-application SoD and access-risk analysis spanning SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft and other systems from one platform, versus single-system tools like native SAP GRC
- Fine-grained, permission-level risk analysis of actual user activity (not just theoretical access) to reduce false positives
- Continuous Controls Monitoring analyzes 100% of transactions for financial impact rather than sampling
- Cybersecurity Application Controls layer (vulnerability management, threat detection, transport control) bundled alongside identity governance and GRC
- Pre-built connectors for 150+ applications plus a no-code Connector Studio for custom integrations
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Rate itERP integrations
Covers SAP ERP (ECC) and SAP Ariba; delivered without modifying the SAP core. Extends to SAP S/4HANA. Site blocks automated fetch, so re-verify manually before publishing.
Covers Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle ERP Cloud per vendor product description. Site blocks automated fetch, so re-verify manually before publishing.
Vendor lists Workday alongside SAP/Oracle for SoD conflict detection. Site blocks automated fetch, so re-verify manually before publishing.
Vendor lists Microsoft Dynamics 365 as a supported application. Site blocks automated fetch, so re-verify manually before publishing.
Connector details independently verified against vendor marketplaces and documentation; last checked 2026-08-20.
Pricing
Full Pathlock pricing breakdown — cost at 25/100/500 seats, competitor rates & FAQs
Pathlock does not publish pricing on its website; the /pricing/ URL returns no content and every CTA routes to "Schedule Demo" / "Book One-to-One Demo". Quotes are provided after a sales consultation. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
What does Pathlock cost?
Pathlock prices by quote, like most of this category. Here is what actually drives your number — and what to ask before you get one.
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Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (Pathlock Cloud)
- Compliance
- ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II
About the vendor
- Headquarters
- 1675 Larimer St, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202, United States
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Pathlock — frequently asked questions
Does Pathlock automate SOX 302 and 404 compliance?
Yes. Pathlock's SOX use case page states it automates SOX 302 and 404 compliance through continuous SoD analysis, compliant provisioning, periodic access certifications, and elevated-access management, producing audit-ready evidence for external auditors.
What ERP systems does Pathlock integrate with?
Pathlock provides pre-built connectors for 150+ applications, including SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PeopleSoft, plus no-code tools in its Connector Studio for custom integrations.
What security certifications does Pathlock hold?
According to Pathlock's privacy policy, the company maintains and undergoes regular audits for ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type 2, and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications.
Can Pathlock analyze segregation-of-duties risk across more than one application at once?
Yes. Pathlock's Access Risk Analysis product analyzes SoD and sensitive-access risk across SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft and other applications from a single platform, rather than one system at a time as with native SAP GRC.
Does Pathlock publish its pricing?
No. Pathlock does not publish pricing on its site; prospects schedule a demo or request a quote, and pricing is provided through a sales consultation.
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