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 […]
Honicon expands its technical toolkit – Plane as a modern alternative for work and knowledge management
At Honicon, we understand the challenges companies can face with work and knowledge management tools. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Plane – a modern open-source platform that offers a flexible and efficient alternative. Why Plane ? Plane provides a clear and open solution that meets the needs of many companies […]
Atlassian pulls the plug: Jira Data Center is being phased out – we’ll guide your journey into the future
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 […]
Our vehicle fleet: sustainable, modern and full of character
At Honicon, we have a clear philosophy: we want to help our customers achieve their goals – Thinking Forward. This thinking not only influences our work in digital process consulting and IT service management, but is also reflected in our daily business and use of resources.That is why we rely on a fully electric vehicle […]
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 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 […]
Announcing Our new Partnership with Tempo
Enhancing Project Management with Expert Solutions We are pleased to announce that Honicon is now an official partner of Tempo, the renowned developer of project management solutions. This collaboration is an important milestone in our efforts to provide comprehensive and efficient process solutions to organizations worldwide. Our partnership with Tempo allows us to offer extended […]
More security by law: Bundestag passes the NIS 2 Implementation Act
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 […]
No Deadline at Easter – Validation Logic for Date Fields in Jira Service Management
ℹ️ tl;dr Strictly validate deadlines: future only, no weekends, no public holidays — identically when editing. Implementation with ScriptRunner: workflow validator plus Behaviour for live validation in the form. Technique: holidays calculated dynamically via Java Time and the Easter formula, without external services. Result: consistent date logic, fewer follow-ups, higher quality and compliance. Working with […]