Police Assured Secure Facilities (PASF)

FMIS Secures PASF Certification

FMIS is proud to announce its fixed asset management and lease accounting software for the Public Sector in the UK is now fully PASF-accredited. This certification, in partnership with Sota Solutions, ensures that all data remains within the UK, providing police forces with the highest levels of compliance and security. PASF accreditation is vital for any organisation managing sensitive law enforcement data, guaranteeing that strict security standards are upheld. FMIS offers a comprehensive asset management solution that is now PASF-certified, empowering police forces to manage assets, leases, and financial operations efficiently and securely.

What is Police Assured Secure Facilities (PASF) Accreditation?

PASF, short for Police Assured Secure Facilities, is a UK-based accreditation program governed by the Police Digital Service (PDS). The PASF accreditation ensures that cloud hosting services used by UK law enforcement meet rigorous security protocols, including physical security, data handling processes, and environmental controls. It is essential for cloud service providers that host sensitive data for police operations to be certified, ensuring compliance with UK law enforcement’s data protection standards. The accreditation also demonstrates that the provider adheres to the national policing information risk appetite, ensuring sensitive data classified as “Official-Sensitive” is managed securely.

Why PASF Matters for Law Enforcement

The PASF accreditation is critical due to the sensitive nature of law enforcement data, which is vulnerable to external threats like cyberattacks. With increasing concerns over data breaches, UK police forces must ensure the highest security measures protect their information. FMIS’ PASF-accredited cloud solutions ensure this, offering peace of mind that police data is stored in a secure environment that undergoes regular audits and follows stringent access controls. As a PASF-certified provider, FMIS complies fully with national standards, safeguarding data from risks while maintaining efficient data management processes.

FMIS Cloud Solutions for Police and Emergency Services

FMIS provides a wide range of cloud-hosted services tailored to the needs of UK police forces and emergency services customers. These services include:

• Fixed Asset Management – Streamlines the tracking and management of police assets, including vehicles, property, and equipment, ensuring that all resources are efficiently monitored.
• Lease Accounting – FMIS complies with IFRS 16 and government reporting requirements, ensuring all leases are tracked, and financial statements adhere to the latest standards.
• Asset Tracking optimises the management of assets and equipment, ensuring that law enforcement has the resources it needs when it needs them.

Sota Solutions Cloud Hosting

FMIS works closely with Sota Solutions, a trusted UK-based cloud hosting partner, to deliver a secure, compliant cloud hosting service for police forces. By hosting data within the UK, the partnership ensures that sensitive law enforcement information never leaves the country. This compliance status guarantees that FMIS adheres to strict data security standards, preventing cross-border data risks while maintaining full control over police data. The collaboration between FMIS and Sota Solutions ensures UK law enforcement can trust the infrastructure hosting their critical information.

Why Cloud Hosting is Ideal for Public Sector Services

Cloud hosting offers several key advantages, including cost efficiency, scalability, and easier maintenance. It avoids the cost of deploying and monitoring physical servers and infrastructure while providing the flexibility to scale up resources as needed. By choosing an FMIS PASF-accredited cloud solution, police forces can save on infrastructure while ensuring their data is managed and stored securely.

Compliance and Risk Management

Compliance with national law enforcement data protection standards is a top priority for FMIS. The PASF accreditation ensures FMIS’s cloud hosting meets UK law enforcement’s compliance requirements, with no data passed outside the UK and all software support provided locally FMIS maintains full control over our delivery process. With regular audits, Cyber Essentials Plus certification, and adherence to ISO 27001 standards, police forces using FMIS’s cloud software can ensure they meet all necessary regulations while minimising risk.

The Future of Cloud Hosting for Police Forces

As cyber threats continue to evolve, the demand for secure cloud hosting services that meet law enforcement’s specific needs will only grow. FMIS is committed to maintaining and advancing its PASF accreditation, ensuring police forces always have access to cutting-edge security features, data encryption, and the support necessary to manage sensitive operations effectively. FMIS’s solutions not only support current operational needs but are designed to evolve alongside future technological developments.