FILE TRANSFER HEALTH CHECK FOR UK PUBLIC SECTOR
Is your FTP secure and GDPR compliant? Find out with Pro2col’S UK Public Sector Health Check for UK Councils – a 30-minute review with your IT team, followed by a report and recommendations for improved security, automation and compliance.
What does our Free Health Check include?
During your MFT health check one of our technical experts will spend 30 minutes checking through your transfer set up.
We'll be looking at:
- System Settings and Set Up
- Security and Administration deployment
- Account permissions and expiry
- System back-up and Disaster Recover
- Module usage
- Automations, workflows and task setup
Following the health check we'll create a report that will highlight any concerning issues we uncover, complete with a simple remediation plan to better harden the system for security.
Who are Pro2col?
We have specialised in Managed File Transfer since 2004 and have worked with over 850 clients around the world.
Working across a wide range of industries and sectors from retail to finance, healthcare to local government our team have delivered and maintained successful Managed File Transfer Solutions for some of the most recognisable brands in the UK and abroad. The NHS, Next, Hermes and TalkTalk and just a few of the brilliant teams we have supported.
We pride ourselves on providing open and honest advice, to deliver the best MFT systems into the right businesses. And we look to maintain those systems to keep them secure, at peak performance and providing ongoing business value throughout the lifetime of the product.
PRO2COL ARE EXPERTS IN MANAGED FILE TRANSFER
Some Frequently Asked Questions
All businesses need to transfer data securely. Pro2col specialise in a niche software called managed file transfer (MFT). MFT enables businesses to secure data in transit and at rest, automate transfers between systems, and integrate with different applications. This supports cybersecurity and compliance and drives business efficiencies. Pro2col is completely independent and has worked with this niche technology since 2004 which allows us to offer clients a purely unbiased, independent and expert review of MFT vendors. Our software experts scope, implement, configure, support and manage MFT solutions for organisations in central and local government, financial services, retail, logistics, healthcare and other industry sectors.
Protecting sensitive data is of paramount importance in today’s environment, both in transit and at rest. Managed file transfer is the safest file transfer options. As a centralized method for encrypting, automating, and sending data securely from one place to the next, it is head and shoulders above other approaches to file transfer. You may want to use managed file transfer if your organization needs to:
- Audit or monitor your organization's file transfer activity.
- Comply with data security laws and regulations.
- Move to a more secure way to send data.
- Use adaptable processes that can overcome downtime, reduce human error, and auto-resume.
- Exchange data with internal and external stakeholders, whether in the cloud or on-premises.
Some MFT solutions offer added features that allow you to integrate data flow between the cloud and web apps you use daily, and can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud environment, or as a SaaS solution to give your organisation the flexibility you need to transfer files securely.
The best MFT software solutions, according to our independent, expert consultants share a few main benefits including a strong roadmap, connectivity and vendor support. Remember though that the right managed file transfer solution will depend entirely on your business (infrastructure and needs) and budget. Please download our MFT guide, which aims to help you find the best managed file transfer software solution for your business.
We aim to make your proof of concept as straightforward as possible. Our expert technical team can assist setting up your environment, installing the software and getting you started with the application. Our customers also find it useful to plan the success criteria with our team.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our installations. Pro2col’s team of trained technicians have a lot of experience. They work closely with you – either remotely or onsite – during the design and implementation phases of your software installation. During this process, our technicians can answer any questions you may have and advise on best practice. We can identify prerequisites relating to your existing infrastructure to avoid unexpected issues during implementation. We work closely with your IT Admins to complete the installation and then review the environment post-installation ensure it continues to meet industry standards.
Maintenance & Health Checks
An MFT health check can uncover bottle necks, security issues, performance gaps and any inconsistencies with best practice. As Managed File Transfer becomes mission critical, this ensures an organisation isn’t taking any unnecessary or unknown risks.
Get the most from your File Transfer Solution
The requirements of your business should drive your choice of a file transfer system and its capabilities, not the other way around.
With years of experience behind us and knowing the right questions to ask, Pro2col can help you to determine what configuration, setup and solutions you need for your use case.
Managed By Experts
Pro2col offer robust and scalable MFT Managed Service packages. With optional 24/7 support available upon request.
With over 18 years experience in Secure File Transfer we can keep your solutions up-to-date and firing on all cylinders, so you don't need to worry.
Professional Training Services
Pro2col offers your team certified MFT training. It combines classroom and hands-on instruction along with opportunities for informal discussions about MFT capabilities and how to apply them to your environment. It’s the fastest, easiest way to become proficient with this unique software, allowing you to accelerate your business operations.