Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer | We are independent experts in data transfer - more than just software suppliers. Our curated suite of industry-leading solutions, coupled with our unparalleled experience and expertise, have made us the Asia-Pacific region’s most trusted partners in Secure Managed File Transfer technologies. Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer We are independent experts in data transfer - more than just software suppliers. Our curated suite of industry-leading solutions, coupled with our unparalleled experience and expertise, have made us the Asia-Pacific region’s most trusted partners in Secure Managed File Transfer technologies. Founded in 1993, we’re now proud to count among our clients some of the region’s most iconic brands, who rely on our unique skills and readily available local support to optimise their IT systems, hone their business processes and integrate their supply chains. Secure, Reliable, Automated Data Transfers for Your Organisation It's never been easier to move data securely and reliably, inside and outside your organisation. Let us show you how a cost-effective, class-leading MFT solution will boost your team's productivity and your business's bottom line. Learn More Class-Leading Managed File Transfer Solution Centralise and secure fie transfers, streamlining manual processes and complying with data security standards. Enterprise Standard Cyber Security Safeguard file transfers and meet all your IT security and compliance requirements leveraging the latest encryption technology and authentication methods. Move Data Automatically Replace your manual processes, legacy scripts and outdated software with highly-configurable automated workflows. On-prem, in the Cloud, and anywhere in-between, our solutions fully integrate with your existing IT systems. Local Experts Our local technical experts have decades of experience helping organisations of all sizes design and deploy better ways of managing their data transfers. Protect Your Data from Escalating Cybercrime Automatically intercept and stop cyberthieves before they infiltrate your organisation. Prevent malware and phishing attempts from entering your organisation, and protect your employees from accidentally opening digital doors - all without disrupting the seamless transfer of business critical information between your team, customers and trading partners. Learn More Proudly Supporting Our Australian & Multinational Clients Since 1993 Leverage the Power & Flexibility of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT At Generic Systems Australia we're your local experts in the world's #1 managed file transfer solution, Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT. GoAnywhere's advanced technical features, flexibility, and high configurability - within an easy to use central interface - have consistently led independent analysts to declare it the world's class leading MFT. Learn More

< News Configure Multiple MFT Gateways for Military-Grade File Transfer Security 9 Sept 2026 Every organisation sharing files requires security to protect their valuable data assets. But nowhere is this more important than in the defence industry, where thwarting intrusions by malicious hackers requires the most secure file transfer solutions. The Challenge Government agencies, military departments and contractors face many challenges to their routine transfers of highly confidential and time-sensitive information. They are typically reliant on large data sets, which can be slow to deliver. The data being exchanged must be protected in transit as well as when it’s stored. Plus, tracking file delivery and successful receipt in the heat of the moment can be mission critical. Defence industry organisations need to know that their information can be exchanged efficiently and securely across their own departments, and sometimes out to external agencies. Transactions may occur across a variety of network links spanning numerous territories. To maintain high security for accessing secure information, sharing videos from an active military installation, or preparing an off-site recovery backup, infrastructure must be put into place to ensure file transfers can be streamlined and simplified without heavy IT administration. Secure File Sharing for High-Security-Needs Industries Meeting the security policies and substantial compliance regulations and requirements of military and defence departments, as well as those policies of other government agencies and their contractors, requires secure file transfer that goes beyond getting files from point A to point B. Not only do these file sharing solutions need to meet federal government compliance mandates, in some situations, they also need to be able to segment or airgap their file exchanges to physically separate networks or computers so they can operate as separate entities or networks. This separation, or “siloing”, can help insulate high-security organisations from cyber threats that would otherwise cross over a network, creating a domino effect from a single incident. Multiple Gateway Advantage A single Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution with the option to configure multiple gateways – such as GoAnywhere MFT - offers an enhanced level of security to protect highly sensitive data assets. By establishing multiple gateways, organisations can use their MFT for both their internal traffic, as well as for exchanging files outside the organisation, making for better air gapping all around. Multiple gateways enable defence industry organisations to communicate data with varied levels of security, simultaneously and seamlessly. However, not all MFT solutions offer this capability. Some require a MFT application to sit directly in the DMZ rather than the private network. As GoAnywhere always initiates the connection to GoAnywhere Gateway, it allows MFT to sit in the private network and the gateway to be deployed to the DMZ and other network segments as needed. This configuration helps highly secure organisations create a barrier, should they be attacked or threatened, as it provides more containment. The MFT and gateway can function like their own independent network and would be unaffected by something like a ransomware attack on another network. U.S. Defence Contractor Case Study The way one large U.S. defence contractor configures GoAnywhere demonstrates the advantages of multiple gateways. They had been using a homegrown file transfer solution to meet their general file transfer needs. While their solution easily accomplished standard data exchanges, their defence contract required multiple gateways for security and compliance purposes. GoAnywhere MFT offered the ideal single MFT environment plus the ability to utilise multiple gateways to provide security in a more segmented fashion. In the sample architecture accompanying this article, you can see how GoAnywhere MFT is deployed in a single, secure network segment (OT networked) and GoAnywhere Gateway is strategically deployed in the DMZ and additional network segments. MFT initiates all communications to each Gateway instance, minimising exposure to the Secure OT network.   This design eliminates the need to open any inbound ports into the secure zone, enabling user access from the different network segments. Additionally, file transfers can be facilitated to/from external partners through the Gateway deployed in the DMZ.  This scenario is an optional, but atypical use case. To automate internal file movement across security boundaries, GoAnywhere Agents can be deployed without requiring any additional port openings. Agents leverage the Gateway for all communication and data transfers, ensuring a streamlined and secure file exchange process.  In this scenario, GoAnywhere MFT’s Secure Mail  module is used as a peer-to-peer solution within the contractor’s network. It incorporates security controls, such as automatic AES-256 bit encryption, restricted access controls, and a configurable data retention policy, so that employees sharing files with other employees or with external parties can be assured that even if an intrusion in another segment of the organisation occurs, the data contained on the network with a particular gateway remains isolated from that cyber threat. File Integrity Checking via Checksum Military operations need to be particularly careful that files which are sent arrive unaltered. GoAnywhere’s checksum task can be inserted into any workflow to verify the integrity of files, generating a unique hash value which accompanies any data sent. When the data is received, the same algorithm is applied to the data and compared to the original to confirm the data’s authenticity. H ow Military File Sharing Benefits from Secure File Transfer While secure file transfer solutions such as Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT can help military and government organizations secure and accelerate their sensitive files, these capabilities need not be limited to only government entities. Every company that has sensitive data assets which could potentially be exposed could also benefit from segmented networks. In addition to delivering gateway options, GoAnywhere offers: Data encryption using FIPS 140-3 compliant AES, Triple DES, and TLS algorithms; Strong authentication methods; Automation to help reduce risks of manual file transfer tasks; Optimised bandwidth to ensure reliable transfers, even from remote locations or from locations with unreliable links; and File monitoring and tracking Local Help on Hand At Generic Systems Australia, we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s deep local experts in MFT. A top ten MFT partner for Fortra globally, we have many years of experience helping organisations from small to multinational install and leverage the world’s leading MFT. Let us know if you’d like to learn more about how GoAnywhere MFT can help you. Previous Next

< News Spring Clean Your Data Transfers 2 Sept 2026 Spring has sprung… which means that seasonal urge to clean, refresh, declutter closets, and finally tackle that mess in the garage will soon kick in. However, the seasonal instinct isn’t just for our homes. Organisations too should be taking the opportunity to tidy up their digital spaces - especially their data warehouses and file transfer systems. It’s a fine time to get our houses in order when it comes to moving data. Blooming Data GoAnywhere MFT simplifies and secures file transfers across systems, users, and trading partners, replaces patchwork solutions with a unified platform that’s intuitive, powerful, and scalable. Here’s why it stands out: • Centralised Control: GoAnywhere consolidates all file transfer activity into a single dashboard, giving IT teams full visibility and control. No more juggling multiple scripts or manual processes. • Robust Automation: With over 60 built-in tasks and a drag-and-drop workflow designer, GoAnywhere automates everything from encryption to delivery, reducing human error and saving time. • Enterprise-Grade Security: It supports SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2/AS3/AS4 protocols, with end-to-end encryption, granular access controls, and detailed audit logs to meet compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. • Flexible Integration: Whether you're working with Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, SharePoint, or legacy systems like IBM i, GoAnywhere connects seamlessly across environments. Cloud Connectors create plug-and-play bridges between your internal systems and popular cloud applications, streamlining secure file transfers and automating workflows across platforms. • Exceptional Support: Users consistently praise GoAnywhere’s responsive customer service and ease of use - even for non-technical staff. S pring Into Action Jus as Marie Kondo is the “GOAT” of decluttering, GoAnywhere is the “GOAT” of your digital infrastructure. It doesn’t just move files - it brings order, clarity, and peace of mind. By automating workflows and securing sensitive data, it frees your team to focus on innovation rather than firefighting. And just as spring cleaning reveals forgotten treasures, upgrading to GoAnywhere often uncovers hidden inefficiencies and risks. Organisations report up to 90% faster processes and dramatically reduced manual interventions after switching. Here to Help At Generic Systems Australia we have decades of experience helping Australian and New Zealand organisations become more efficient, organised and protected through the power of the world’s leading MFT solution. Our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for organisations who prefer to use their resources building their businesses rather than tending to their IT plumbing. We can even write custom Cloud Connectors to further extend GoAnywhere’s ability to interface seamlessly with less common cloud platforms. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with us. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

CASE STUDIES How GoAnywhere Helps PMFresh Better Serve Customers & Partners Generic Systems Australia helped Australia’s #1 fresh salad manufacturer better serve its customers and partners, tapping GoAnywhere MFT’s renowned flexibility and automation capabilities. Read More Keeping Ahead of Competition in Commercial Real Estate A leading commercial real estate firm replaced its homegrown single-purpose FTP tool with the versatile GoAnywhere MFT, and now uses GoAnywhere to offer their customers up-to-the-minute mortgage rates. Read More SES Encrypts and Audits Global Client Data SES, a UK-based firm which provides software escrow agreements, intellectual property protection, and cybersecurity risk management globally, relies on GoAnywhere MFT to transfer more than 2,000 client files each day - robustly and securely. Read More Global Insurer Uses GoAnywhere to Replace Legacy File Transfers This global insurance company replaced legacy file transfers approaches with GoAnywhere's flexibility. Read More Bargain Retailer finds GoAnywhere Really “Delivers the Goods” The US’s largest extreme value retailer, Grocery Outlet, was delighted to discover that GoAnywhere MFT could deliver far more than 'merely' transferring 33,000 files daily. Read More Think Mutual Bank finds GoAnywhere to be “the Obvious Choice” Given only a month to find a better way to transfer critical data between disparate banking systems, Think Mutual Bank’s Lead Systems Administrator found GoAnywhere to be the obvious choice. Read More

< News Stop playing Cyber Security Whack-a-Mole! 27 Aug 2024 The increasing number and sophistication of cyber incursion attempts is stretching corporate IT departments to their limits. No sooner is one attempt identified and blocked, but another pops up. Georgia in Accounts just clicked on a bogus link in a phishing email. Rowan in Marketing is about to send a spreadsheet containing sensitive customer information to a direct marketing agency. Arush from Sales doesn’t realise the bank account details he’s emailing to HR are about to be intercepted in a “man-in-the-middle” attack. The CEO’s personal assistant, Grace, doesn’t realise she’s corresponding with an AI bot designed to cleverly gather identity information about her boss. It’s relentless - a new cyber attack every six minutes! 1 High Stakes The escalating frequency of incursions means a company’s stressed-out IT team must stay vigilant. In this high-stakes game of cyber security Whack-a-Mole, the cost of failure is simply too high: the cost of cybercrime to businesses has increased by 14% year-on-year1. share markets punish companies which fail to safeguard their data2. class actions – by those whose personal data was stolen, and shareholders seeking compensation for share devaluations – ensue3. damaged customer trust stymies revenue and market share growth4. cyber insurance premiums skyrocket5. Ditch that Rubber Mallet Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way your team could opt out of the never-ending game of cyber security Whack-a-Mole…? A way to automate your organisation’s cyber defences, assigning cyber sentries to detect and block cyberthieves, whenever and wherever they pop up? Good news – there is! And it’s surprisingly affordable and effective. A proactive and layered strategy for storing, transferring and securing data is essential for keeping cyberthieves at bay. The foundation of that approach is a technology called “Managed File Transfer”. Paired with secure content engines and secure digital rights management, Managed File Transfer (MFT) is the optimal way to prevent data theft and cyber breaches. An MFT solution such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT keeps your organisation’s valuable data safe - at rest, and in transit. Coupled with an Advanced Threat Protection Bundle , it enables organisations to safely collaborate without exposing their systems or team to the risks of malware. This automated defence system protects your data in three important ways: 1. Prevents files containing malware from being shared. GoAnywhere with Advanced Threat Protection scans all inbound file transfers. It can also detect and automatically strip out active content like embedded malware, triggered executables, scripts, or macros used to extract or hold sensitive data hostage. This “sanitisation” of files and emails doesn’t delay delivery, even as it guards against today's leading malware and ransomware (e.g. CryptoLocker, CryptoWall, TorrentLocker, Dridex Dyre, BlackEnergy, etc.) and tomorrow's even more sophisticated threat variants. 2. Blocks sensitive data from being shared. Files with Personal Identifiable Information or other sensitive data can be prevented from being transferred. GoAnywhere with Advanced Threat Protection can inspect file contents, and then stop and block files from being shared, based on policies you define. 3. Redacts sensitive information from files before transfer. GoAnywhere with Advanced Threat Protection can ensure sensitive data is neither transmitted nor received, detecting and/or removing geotags, document properties, email addresses, and other metadata from documents, and replacing sensitive text with asterisks. Using Optical Character Recognition, it can even remove text contained in scanned images. “The only winning move is not to play” 6. In today’s interconnected business environment, ever-increasing cyber attacks are inevitable. However, foiling these attacks no longer requires your IT team to play a never-ending game of cyber security Whack-a-Mole. At Generic Systems Australia , we’ve helped hundreds of business leaders and IT teams across the Asia-Pacific region rest easy, knowing that their valuable data is protected by the automated sentries of GoAnywhere with Advanced Threat Protection. We can do the same for you. It’s surprisingly affordable, and our Migration Services mean you can keep running your business without disruption as we you transition to a more secure approach. In fact, we’re so confident in the capabilities and business case for our MFT solutions that we’re prepared to offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. If you’d like to take me up on this offer, or perhaps just discuss how your organisation’s file transfers can be made more efficient and secure, please feel welcome to contact me , Bradley Copson. I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Sources: 1. Australian Signals Directorate Cyber Threat Report 2023 2. For example, Medibank Private’s share price plunged more than 20% in the weeks following its loss of the personal information of 9.7m Australians. 3. For example, Medibank Private is facing class actions by both shareholders and consumers alleging “breaches of the company’s duty of care to protect consumer information, manage risks and make timely disclosures to shareholders”. Optus Communications is also subject to a class action alleging “Optus failed to protect, or take reasonable steps to protect, the personal information of its current and former customers”. 4. For example, Optus Communications saw its customer growth halved in the quarter following its systems being breached. 5. Australian Financial Review 12 September 2022: “Cyber insurance premiums soar 80pc as claims surge”. 6. A quote from the 1983 John Badham film, “WarGames”. Previous Next

< News Companies ignoring hack warnings 4 Oct 2024 Almost half of the businesses warned by Australia’s top cyber security agency of impending hacks didn’t bother to return the phone call. In an alarming disclosure to The Australian Financial Review, the new director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Abigail Bradshaw, said that the agency had contacted organisations 620 times in the last 12 months to tell them it had information “that suggests that you might have a problem”. But of those calls, 280 were never returned. Bradshaw said the agency shared such information because it had been shown to help companies to achieve positive outcomes in the face of escalating threats while enabling The ASD to detect more incidents. Sharing Encouraged The ASD’s alerts are part of a broader government plan to encourage more information sharing. New rules recently announced will permit businesses to share private details with government agencies without concern it will be used against them in future damages claims. That being said, regulators are still tightening the screws on directors and executives to take responsibility for cyber security prevention and recovery. The new laws won’t provide “immunity” for those who fail to prepare in the months or years leading up to a hack. Hacking: this century’s “H-Bomb” Not only is cybercrime financially lucrative for ransomware gangs, but digital attacks are becoming a critical component of geopolitical conflict, Bradshaw said. “The line between state-based actors and criminal actors is becoming finer,” she said. Cybercrime and conflict are set to escalate as quantum computing coupled with artificial intelligence supercharges hacking efforts. The US’s Pentagon described that emerging combination as “the 21st century’s equivalent of the nuclear bomb”. The Australian Financial Review warned that “if you get caught out by a cyberattack which causes broader harm, directors will not be able to talk their way out of trouble by saying they thought their techies had it covered”. Acting on ASD Alerts To mitigate hefty fines and sanctions, directors and executives need to prioritise their time and attention on cyber safety. A Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution such as GoAnywhere MFT can encrypt data at rest and in transit, complying with the highest data security standards. It manages inbound and outbound file transfers across an organisation, using industry-standard file transfer protocols and encryption to protect data in transit and at rest. Advanced Threat Protection and Adaptive Loss Prevention add a further layer of defence. SFT Threat Protection enables safe collaboration with external parties, preventing malware from entering an organisation, and reducing the risk of employees losing or mishandling sensitive data. Local Experts On Hand Generic Systems Australia are local experts in helping companies deploy Managed File Transfer and Advanced Threat Protection. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand to secure their data and keep cybercriminals at bay. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me, Bradley Copson. I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how simply we can transition you from outdated software and approaches, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. Previous Next

< News How to Boost Your Business with Advanced Workflows 18 Nov 2025 In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses rely heavily on secure, efficient file transfers to keep operations running smoothly. Yet many organisations continue to rely on outdated manual processes which are fragile, opaque, and prone to failure. You can avoid these downsides by automating your data workflows with an advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution. The Problem with Legacy File Transfers Many companies still use legacy scripts or batch files created years ago by employees who have long since left. These scripts often run on personal devices or rely on manual execution, leaving businesses vulnerable when something goes wrong. Whether it’s a missed transfer due to someone being out sick or a failure that only becomes apparent when a customer complains, these systems are reactive rather than proactive. Even more sophisticated setups using schedulers like Control-M or Cron jobs still lack visibility and error handling. When a transfer fails, the first alert might come from a frustrated boss or a 2:30 a.m. page from IT support. This reactive model wastes time and erodes trust. Enter Advanced Workflows Advanced Workflows offer a smarter, more resilient approach. With platforms like GoAnywhere , the world’s most advanced MFT solution, users can build automated file transfer processes without needing deep programming skills. The interface enables you to drag and drop tasks into a project outline, define parameters, and schedule execution—all with built-in error handling and notifications. You can automate everything from pulling data from a database to encrypting it with PGP and securely transferring it via SFTP. If something goes wrong—perhaps due to a network issue, or a problem with an external service provider—the system can alert you immediately and attach detailed logs to help you pinpoint and troubleshoot issues before anyone else even notices. Key Features of Advanced Workflow Automation Component Library: GoAnywhere includes more than 150 pre-built tasks, including FTP, encryption, data translation, and cloud integration. You can connect to services like Salesforce, Jira, and ServiceNow with ease. Project Outline: Define the sequence of tasks—read from a database, write to a CSV, encrypt the file, and transfer it. Each step is configurable via dropdowns or parameters. Scheduling and Triggers: Schedule workflows to run at specific times or trigger them based on events like a successful file upload. You can even create holiday calendars to avoid running jobs on non-business days. Monitoring: Watch folders locally or remotely for new files, deletions, or changes. When an event occurs, automatically launch the appropriate workflow. Error Handling and Notifications: If a task fails, send an email with the job log attached. If successful, archive the output and notify stakeholders. A Real-World Example Imagine you need to send HR data to your HR services provider daily. With GoAnywhere’s simple drag-and-drop interface, you can automatically arrange the necessary tasks and schedule them to trigger automatically. Connect to your database and extract employee records. Write the data to a uniquely named CSV file. Encrypt the file using the recipient’s public PGP key. Transfer the file via SFTP. Send a confirmation email with logs and file attachments. No programming experience needed. Why You Need Advanced Workflows Advanced Workflows don’t just save time—they reduce risk, improve compliance, and enhance visibility. You’ll know when transfers succeed or fail, and you’ll have the tools to respond proactively. Plus, by centralising and automating these processes, you free up your team to focus on strategic tasks rather than firefighting. In short, if your business depends on file transfers, it’s time to stop the insanity of manual scripts and embrace the power of automation. Advanced Workflows are the key to boosting productivity, ensuring security, and staying ahead in a competitive landscape. Local Help for Oceania Businesses At Generic Systems Australia , we have decades of experience helping Australia and New Zealand business automate their workflows with the world’s leading MFT solution. If you’d like to discuss the potential for your business, please feel welcome to contact me for a no-obligation discussion. I can even organise a free Proof-of-Concept to show you how easily GoAnywhere can automate your organisation’s critical data transfers. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in file transfer. Previous Next

< News Experts Again Declare GoAnywhere “Top MFT” 23 Apr 2024 Respected independent tech analysts Info-Tech have compared Managed File Transfer solutions and once again declared GoAnywhere MFT to be the best. Their latest finding is consistent with their 2022 analysis of the most popular MFT software solutions and vendors. Taking into account vendor experience and capabilities, product features and customer satisfaction, they found then – as now – that GoAnywhere MFT was the 2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medallist. Info-Tech’s data was sourced from real end users, meticulously verified for veracity, and exhaustively analysed. Each product was compared and contrasted with all other products in the category to create a holistic, unbiased view of the product landscape. Besides achieving the highest overall score in the MFT category, GoAnywhere also ranked highest for Vendor Capability Satisfaction, including the key dimensions of: · “Business Value Created” · “Breadth of Features” · “Quality of Features” · “Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement” · “Useability and Intuitiveness” · “Vendor Support” · “Ease of Data Integration” · “Ease of Customisation” · “Availability and Quality of Training”, and · “Ease of Implementation” Market Leader – for a reason GoAnywhere MFT's combination of versatility, security, ease of use, and budget-friendliness has propelled it to the top of the MFT market, as recognised by Info-Tech. For businesses on the quest for a comprehensive and reliable file transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT is the smart and strategic choice. Grab Your Free Copy of the Independent Report To read more about why experts and customers alike consider GoAnywhere MFT to be the leading Managed File Transfer solution, let us know your email address via this link , and we’ll happily send you a complimentary copy Info-Tech’s report. Experience GoAnywhere MFT for yourself Generic Systems Australia is the Asia-Pacific region’s leading provider of secure MFT solutions. If you’d like to explore how your organisations’ efficiency and bottom line could be boosted through MFT technology, please get in touch with our Business Manager, Bradley Copson , for an obligation-free discussion. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in managed file transfer. Previous Next

< News "Flip the Scripts" ... and Transfer Files Efficiently 20 Oct 2023 Replace Risky File Transfer Scripts with GoAnywhere MFT Once upon a time, writing scripts to partially-automate the transferring of files was “good enough”. However, technology has moved on. With cybersecurity threats multiplying and businesses focused on improving productivity, script-based file transfers just aren’t cutting it anymore. Why Replace File Transfer Scripts? Scripts aren’t secure . For example, user credentials aren’t encrypted, putting your entire system at risk. Scripts lack advanced features . For example, automating file transfers with FTP requires adding a second solution, a time-consuming and complex prospect. It’s also difficult to build in re-try features, and lock down how users interact with sensitive data. Scripts don’t play well with new tech . For example, modern cloud-based computing environments require file transfers to be integrated with cloud-based solutions, and platforms such as Azure and AWS. Scripts can be time consuming . Developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting scripts takes time, distracting valuable support staff from more important things. Worse, if they’re not available when a script fails, it bottlenecks your workflow. Scripts don’t have logging built in . All logging needs to be built into your scripts. Accessing those logs can be time consuming and difficult, requiring an effective filter and search tools. The Benefits of Replacing Homegrown Scripts As well as increasing the security of your file transfers, moving away from scripts provides your organisation with many other advantages: Centralise workflow . Instead of using multiple different tools, programs, and scripts to encrypt, send, and automate your file transfers, GoAnywhere MFT enables all of these from a single interface. That significantly streamlines day-to-day operations and reduces wasted tool maintenance time. Automate . No matter the volume of files to be transferred across your business and supply chain, GoAnywhere enables your team to spend time focusing on other things. Comply with regulations . By logging file transfers and access across your organisation, GoAnywhere MFT proves your compliance with legal requirements, such as data privacy and encryption. Those logs are also very handy if you’re conducting an audit, or forensics on an internal security breach. The Far Better Alternative GoAnywhere is the industry’s leading Managed File Transfer solution. It ensures data is transferred securely - both internally and externally – and accelerates your team’s productivity. If you’d like to learn more about how GoAnywhere MFT could add to your organisation’s bottom line, please feel free to contact me ( bradley@gensys.com.au ), or read more at the Generic Systems Australia website . Bradley Copson, Business Manager, Generic Systems Australia Previous Next

< News New Security Standards for NZ Government Agencies 24 June 2025 New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has drafted Cyber Security Standards which government agencies will be required to adopt and implement later this year. The new standards outline the minimum cybersecurity practices that agencies must adopt for their business-critical and external-facing systems. In general terms, they require that cyber security policies, capabilities, controls, and practices must be well-formed and repeatable. The Standards 10 draft Standards are currently being discussed with agencies and industry partners as part of pre-implementation consultation and feedback gathering. They are: 1. Security Awareness 2. Risk Management 3. Assets and their Importance 4. Secure Software Configuration 5. Patching 6. Multi-factor Authentication 7. Detect Unusual Behaviour 8. Least Privilege 9. Data Recovery 10. Response Planning Maturity Model The draft Standards feature a built-in Capability Maturity Model (CMM) to help agencies standardise how they measure, track and improve their cyber risk management over time. CMM1 “Informal”: Security capability may be ad-hoc, unmanaged or unpredictable. Success may rely on individuals rather than institutional capability. CMM2 “Planned and Tracked”: Security capability is well formed in designated business units. The security policies, capabilities, control and practices are in place and repeatable. They are designed to meet the organisation’s core security requirements. CMM3 “Standardised”: Security capability is standardised, integrated, understood and followed consistently across the enterprise. Security is well-governed and managed at an enterprise level. CMM4 “Quantitatively Controlled”: Security capability and performance is measured, monitored and objectively and quantitively controlled. Security measures are hardened in response to performance alerts. Security is a strategic focus for the organisation. CMM5 “Optimising”: Security capability adapts to a dynamic, high risk operating environment. Practices are generally recognised as world-leading and have near real-time measurement and response mechanisms. Agencies will be required to meet at least Capability Maturity Model level two (CMM2) for their business-critical and external-facing systems. Consultation Phase underway The NCSC began consulting with affected agencies and industry partners on 16 June. Discussions will continue until 4 July 2025, with final Standards planned for publication in October 2025. Agencies will be required to report on their implementation of the standards as part of Protective Security Requirements reporting process (a framework for managing security within NZ government organisations) in April 2026. The initial draft of the NCSC’s Minimum Cyber Security Standards are available for download from the NCSC website . MFT as a Baseline Protection Tactic NZ organisations seeking to step up to the new minimum standards should carefully consider installing a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution as an initial step. This relatively simple enhancement to IT systems puts organisations miles ahead of businesses still using risky and outdated FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or email to transfer files. MFT centralises data transfer and - more importantly - applies policies to data to protect it from threats such as inbound malware and employees sending files via ad hoc platforms outside the defensive perimeter (e.g. Google Drive and Dropbox). MFT has the built-in advantage of “forcing” the application of policies designed to better protect data such as encryption, monitoring, and auditing. Expertise Close at Hand No-one better understands local MFT needs and best practices than Generic Systems Australia. Our team has decades of experience helping organisations implement the world’s leading MFT solution. Our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for busy agencies who would rather focus on their core mission than their IT systems. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next