Authentik: Why Your Identity Doesn’t Belong in Someone Else’s Hands
There are systems you can ‘quickly’ outsource. And there are systems that are something like the backbone of your entire digital infrastructure. Identities and permissions clearly belong to the second category for me. If your identity provider (IdP) wobbles, everything wobbles: VPN, email, Git, Kubernetes, Atlassian, HR tools, password manager, cloud console—and, in case of […]
Digitalization in public administration: opportunities, challenges, and how Honicon GmbH’s Cyber Security Check helps
A conversation among equals: What digitalization in public administration means today The digitalization of public administration is a central topic for public authorities and companies alike. As part of a recent conversation between Helene Brubrowski and Claudia Plattner, a renowned expert in public-sector digitalization, it became clear: The biggest challenges lie not only in outdated […]
Frictionless onboarding: Jira as the control center
ℹ️ tl;dr Jira bundles onboarding end to end: one issue instead of scattered emails and lists, clear rules, deadlines, statuses, and automatic follow-up tasks. Change processes follow the same logic: approvals along defined responsibilities, permission changes, and handovers as traceable task packages. Assets embedded directly in the process: assignment of work equipment via Jira Assets, […]
BSI Standard 200-4: Business Continuity Management in the Public Sector
ℹ️ tl;dr BSI Standard 200-4 describes Business Continuity Management as a management responsibility and is aligned with ISO 22301:2019 for organizational resilience. The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies critical processes, dependencies, and recovery times as the basis for emergency plans and crisis organization. Honicon integrates BCM directly into digitized end-to-end processes instead of isolated specialist […]
Cloud Migration: “Why Is the Switch from Data Center Already Worth It?”
ℹ️ tl;dr Atlassian is discontinuing Data Center – the question is no longer if, but when and how you migrate to the cloud. Starting early means more control: plan the migration in stages, allow enough time for testing, and reduce risk caused by time pressure. The migration is an opportunity to clean up: retire old […]
BSI Baseline Protection for Public Administration
ℹ️ tl;dr BSI Baseline Protection provides the framework for legally compliant information security in authorities – from federal agencies to municipal administrations. The IT Baseline Protection Compendium with 111 modules structures management tasks, organizational rules, and technical safeguards across ten layers. Honicon’s 4-step method connects BSI Baseline Protection with Atlassian tools: Analysis → Concept → […]
BSI Standard 200-1: Lead, govern, and demonstrate information security
ℹ️ tl;dr BSI-Standard 200-1 prioritizes systematic management over individual measures and anchors information security as a leadership responsibility. The executive level decides on risks, resources, and information security objectives and ensures integration into existing structures. Honicon designs processes so that the requirements of BSI Standard 200-1, ISO standards, and legal obligations are met, and an […]
Audits and Regular Reviews: How an ISMS Is Continuously Improved
An ISMS is not a project – It is a process The information security management system (ISMS) has already been implemented in many companies or is currently being introduced. But even with a neatly documented system, up-to-date policies, and a completed audit, the work is not done. On the contrary: an ISMS that is not […]
Atlassian Focus: Portfolio Management reimagined
ℹ️ Top 5 Free for Jira Align licenses – Focus is available at no additional cost for existing Jira Align licenses. Strategic portfolio management – ideal integration with Jira and Jira Align, a must‑have for executives. Key component – a central element of Atlassian’s System of Work approach. Process control – manage your company’s entire […]