Secure Transfer Migration Checklist
Purpose
This checklist provides a high-level structure for migrating existing file transfer solutions into a secure transfer platform such as MOVEit.
It is designed to evidence migration thinking without exposing confidential migration details.
Migration Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Migration ID | MIG-0001 |
| Source Process | Existing transfer process |
| Target Platform | MOVEit Secure Transfer |
| Business Area | Example: Finance |
| Migration Owner | Dummy owner |
| Stakeholders | Dummy stakeholders |
| Target Completion Date | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Status | Planned / In Progress / Completed / On Hold |
Pre-Migration Checklist
| Check | Completed |
|---|---|
| Existing transfer process identified | Yes / No |
| Business owner confirmed | Yes / No |
| Users and stakeholders identified | Yes / No |
| Transfer requirements documented | Yes / No |
| Folder hierarchy designed | Yes / No |
| Permission model agreed | Yes / No |
| External access requirements reviewed | Yes / No |
| Sensitive data handling requirements considered | Yes / No |
Migration Checklist
| Check | Completed |
|---|---|
| Transfer area created | Yes / No |
| Folder hierarchy configured | Yes / No |
| User access assigned | Yes / No |
| Permissions checked | Yes / No |
| Test transfer completed | Yes / No |
| Users informed | Yes / No |
| User guidance provided | Yes / No |
| Old process marked for retirement if applicable | Yes / No |
Post-Migration Checklist
| Check | Completed |
|---|---|
| Stakeholders confirmed access works | Yes / No |
| Permission matrix updated | Yes / No |
| Unnecessary access removed | Yes / No |
| Support notes updated | Yes / No |
| Follow-up issues recorded | Yes / No |
| Migration marked complete | Yes / No |
Outcome
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Migration Outcome | Completed / Partially Completed / Deferred |
| Issues Identified | Add non-sensitive notes only |
| Follow-up Required | Yes / No |
| Notes | Add non-sensitive notes only |
Confidentiality Note
This checklist uses dummy data only. Do not include real migration names, folder paths, file names, client names, user data, transfer records, URLs, ticket references, or confidential process details.