Author: Thore Severin

Atlassian has announced it will phase out Jira Data Center. Hardly a surprise, but it calls for a clear response. The clock is ticking: as of 28. März 2029, Jira Data Center will be available in read-only mode. From März 2026, no new licenses will be available, and from März 2028 the option to extend […]

An ISMS is not a project – It is a process The information security management system (ISMS) is already implemented in many companies or in the process of being introduced. But even with a cleanly documented system, up-to-date policies, and a completed audit, the work is not done. On the contrary: An ISMS that is […]

ISMS is not a project. It is a process. The information security management system (ISMS) has already been implemented in many companies or is in the process of being introduced. But even with a cleanly documented system, up-to-date policies, and a completed audit, the work is not done. On the contrary: an ISMS that is […]

What is ProForma in Jira Service Management Data Center? How the integrated forms work The news that Jira Service Management Data Center integrates ProForma for free with version 10 changes the way forms are conceived within the platform. What used to be a paid plugin is now available to every company that uses Jira Service […]

An information security management system changes how you view processes. It sharpens the questions of who has access to what, which systems are critical, which workflows are documented—and which are not. In large corporations, dedicated departments are created for this. Small companies often lack the capacity. The risk, however, remains the same. Data loss is […]

NIS-2 shifts the focus of information security. It’s not just firewalls, patches, or individual technical measures that take center stage, but the management of risks. Legislators and regulators are turning their attention to structures, responsibilities, and how organizations identify, assess, and treat risks. The BSI IT-Grundschutz has provided a framework for this for years. With […]

ℹ️ tl;dr On 13 November 2025, the Bundestag transposed the NIS 2 Directive into German law without transitional periods. The BSI Act (BSIG) is comprehensively redrafted: expanded catalogue of obligations, central risk management, supply chain security, and strict reporting duties. The scope is greatly expanded and covers significantly more companies, suppliers, and authorities at the […]

ℹ️ tl;dr Jira & Confluence digitize application and approval processes in public administrations. Workflows are mapped more transparently, faster, and in an audit-proof manner. Data protection, role-based permissions, documentation obligations are firmly integrated. Honicon supports administrations from the application to project governance – hands-on and ongoing. In district offices, county administrations, municipal enterprises, and city-owned […]

ℹ️ tl;dr NIS2 requires many organizations to set up an ISMS. Instead of expensive specialist tools like Verinice or HiScout, Honicon relies on Jira, Confluence & asset management. Documentation, risk management, and business continuity can be implemented seamlessly there. Benefits: less complexity, lower costs, familiar tools, higher adoption. Information security thus becomes part of everyday […]

ℹ️ tl;dr Zero-downtime migration means that systems move to the Atlassian Cloud while work continues without interruption. Success lies in thorough preparation: analysis, test migration, and clear coordination before the actual move. A migration delivers not only continuity, but also improvements—especially in permissions, structures, and workflows. Honicon combines process consulting and technical expertise to make […]