Secure File Transfer for Government and Public Services
Maytech provide a cloud platform that allows secure and reliable data transfer for the public sector.
Government organisations, including local authorities, InnovateUK and Defra, use Maytech services to share data with counterparties and to acquire data from external organisations and the public.
Using Maytech, public sector data can be transferred using SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS or using automated systems. Data acquisition workflows can be optimised using integrated web forms to collect files and any associated meta data required. A public API is also available to facilitate additional custom workflows. PGP is supported to provide end-to-end data encryption.
All Maytech’s government file transfer products feature central administrative controls, full audit trails and end-to-end encryption providing full control and visibility of data for data owners. They comply with international standards including PCI-DSS and EU Data Protection.
Public Sector File Sharing
Share Data Securely Externally with Third Parties Outside Government Networks
Maytech services are suitable for UK public sector customers with data sensitivity levels up to OFFICIAL and including OFFICIAL SENSITIVE, a limited subset of OFFICIAL information that may require additional measures, generally procedural or personal to reinforce the need to know.
OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL SENSITIVE data is the majority of information, up to 85%, created or processed by the UK public sector.
Maytech’s government service and associated infrastructure is dedicated to public sector customers and is accessible from the internet. The service is subjected to an annual IT Security Health Check (ITSHC) by a CHECK / CREST approved vendor and a management report and residual risk statement are available for all interested parties upon request and a signed NDA.
Maytech is a registered G-CLoud supplier (Service ID no: 1104 8648 4775 596) and self certifies against the UK National Cyber Security Centre’s 14 Cloud Security Principles designed to improve the underlying security of the UK internet and protect critical services from cyber attacks.
Maytech is ISO 27001 certified and audited by Lloyd’s Register.
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The Benefits of Maytech for Government and Public Services
Optimise Data Workflows and Stay Secure and Compliant
- Fast to deploy cloud service for file sharing including large files to both internal and external parties.
- Efficiently collect files and data from third parties and members of the public with interactive data collection forms that can be built into any web page.
- Protect and secure communications through a powerful combination of advanced email encryption, secure file transfer, e-signature and advanced message control.
- Replace ageing in-house FTP installations freeing IT resources, reducing capital expenditure and operational costs as well as increasing productivity in file sharing workflows.
- Reduce the scope of PCI DSS compliance – Maytech’s government file transfer products are PCI DSS compliant. Significantly reduce costs of acquiring or storing cardholder data.
- Streamlined procurement – Maytech is a registered G-Cloud supplier (Service ID no: 1104 8648 4775 596) and self certifies against the UK National Cyber Security Centre’s 14 Cloud Security Principles. Maytech’s information security management systems are ISO 27001 certified, making procurement of service straightforward.
Data Residency
Customer data is hosted in the UK, on G-Cloud listed infrastructure which is ISO 27001 certified, PCI-DSS compliant, and SOC 1, 2 and 3 compliant. Please contact us for more information.
Some of our Government File Transfer Customers
File Sharing designed for ease of use but with strong admin controls
Key Features
Putting You in Control of Your Data
| Security | End-to-end encryption over the internet or the PSN. Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS, SFTP or FTPS) and at rest using AES-256 bit encryption. Advanced PGP module also available |
| Compliance | UK data residency, G-Cloud supplier, GDPR compliant, PCI-DSS compliant, and ISO 27001 certified |
| Control | Granular administrative controls over access and permissions. Full audit trail and reporting |
| Ownership | Retain your corporate identity. No third party branding |
| Integration | Instant provisioning, desktop app, Outlook integration, public API |
| Ease of use | Designed for extreme ease of use and highest user adoption |
| Support | High availability with 99.95% SLA, 24/7 phone and email support |
File Sharing Products for Government
Quatrix provides simple one step web based file sharing with enterprise level controls, empowering IT to enforce compliance, data protection and information security policies through granular administrative controls and a full audit trail.
Quatrix China enables public sector bodies to share and acquire large files over SFTP and the web, or using automated systems. Branding and integration features ensure full retention of your corporate identity.
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Maytech Plans
Subscription Plans and Enterprise Licences are available for government organisations across all products.
| Subscription Plans | Enterprise Licences | |
| Penetration Testing | Additional module | As standard |
| Premium Care | Additional module | As standard |
| Consultation & Training | Additional module | As standard |
| Pricing | Fixed up to 1 year | Fixed up to 3 years |
| Contract | Standard terms and conditions | Bespoke contract |
| Vendor Management | Not included | As standard |
| Account Management | Team of account managers | As standard |
| View Subscription Plans | View Enterprise Licences |
