The new SoD matrix in NEXIS 4.2

From SoD Policies to SoD Matrix – what’s the difference?

Previously, SoD rules in NEXIS were primarily defined on a policy basis. This means that each critical combination of system entitlements had to be maintained as an individual rule – a powerful, but also maintenance-intensive system.
The new interactive SoD matrix abstracts this logic and provides a clear structure through SoD classes (e.g. front office vs. back office). This means:

• Conflicts can be identified visually and intuitively.
• Rules can be defined at class level, which considerably simplifies maintenance.

• Exceptions and criticalities can be controlled on an application-specific basis.

In short: a large number of individual rules become a central, interactive conflict matrix that creates an overview and saves effort.

Why should SoD rules be managed in NEXIS?

NEXIS offers a central platform for the consistent and efficient management of SoD rules – across all systems. The integrated SoD functionality supports companies in identifying risks at an early stage and meeting regulatory requirements.

The key benefits include:

• Central administration of all systems, whether on-prem, cloud-based or hybrid.

• Automatic conflict detection – both “ex ante” (live checks when roles are assigned) and “ex post” (subsequent checks).

• Integration into self-service workflows, e.g. for role applications.

• Audit-compliant reports for traceability and compliance.

Instead of isolated tools or manual Excel chaos, NEXIS 4 offers a centralized, automated and sophisticated platform for modern SoD management.

Advantages of the interactive SoD matrix in NEXIS 4.2

The introduction of the SoD Matrix in NEXIS 4.2 opens up new possibilities for companies to implement segregation of duties requirements in a structured, efficient and comprehensible way. The key added values include:

• Reduction of manual effort
  The use of predefined SoD classes and automated checking mechanisms significantly minimizes maintenance work.

• Increased test reliability
  Live checks as part of approval and change processes enable potential conflicts to be identified at an early stage – even before they arise.

• Transparency at a glance
  The matrix-based visualization provides an immediate overview of potentially critical combinations and their evaluation.

• High adaptability
  Individual rules, exceptions and criticalities can be flexibly defined and controlled at application level.

• Strengthening compliance
  Detailed reports and audit logs support the fulfillment of regulatory requirements such as SOX, MaRisk or VAIT and promote audit compliance.

Conclusion: More structure and efficiency in SoD management

With the introduction of the interactive SoD matrix in version 4.2, NEXIS is expanding its existing SoD functionalities with a powerful component for central rule management. The matrix complements classic, policy-based approaches and enables a much more structured, visually supported and flexible mapping of segregation of duties rules.

NEXIS thus offers a solution that addresses both technical complexity and regulatory requirements – and provides companies with a reliable basis for future-proof SoD management.

👉 Curious now?

Then we recommend you:

• Our Whitepaper on the SoD strategy for the Deep Dive

• The webinar on the release – with a demo of the SoD Matrix (German language)

• Or the NEXIS Health Check to check your current SoD level.