< News Australian Govt’s “Horizon 2” Comes Into View 5 Aug 2025 The Australian Government has invited input on the key policy and program outcomes the nation needs to achieve under the 2023 – 2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. Building on the momentum of the recently introduced Cyber Security Act 2024 , Minister for Cyber Security, Tony Burke MP, has released the Horizon 2 Policy Discussion Paper. It seeks feedback and input on key policies designed to enable Australia to: · Embed cyber messaging, cyber standards, capability and efforts. · Empower Australian businesses and citizens to protect themselves and become more resilient to cyber incidents. · Enhance cyber frameworks, workforce, and business ecosystem to drive further cyber security uplift. Consultation on the Discussion Paper is open to all levels of government, industry, educational institutions, community groups, and the Australian public. Submissions to can be made through the Department’s consultation webpage until 29 August 2025. Further industry co-design and Town Halls will also be held during the consultation process. Releasing the Discussion Paper, the Minister said: “We have made historic progress on cyber security but there is always more to do when confronting this evolving threat. Our government believes that all Australians have the right to be safe and feel safe, and cyber security is a critical part of that effort. “We’ve laid excellent foundations with Horizon 1 of the strategy and the passage of the Cyber Security Act – Horizon 2 will continue our progress towards our rightful place as a world leader on cyber security.” Submissions can be made through the Department’s consultation webpage until 29 August 2025. Previous Next

< News MediSecure hack Australia’s worst so far 19 July 2024 eScripts provider MediSecure has revealed that 12.9M Australians had their data stolen in a hack earlier this year, making it one of the largest cyber breaches in Australian history. MediSecure, which facilitates electronic prescriptions and dispensing, confirmed in May it was the victim of a ransomware attack, following an earlier theft of data which continued until November 2023. The company went into voluntary administration in June after the federal government ruled out a financial bailout. Sensitive Patient Data Lost In a statement released late Thursday afternoon, MediSecure gave details about the kinds of data stolen, including full names, phone numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, Medicare numbers, and Medicare card expiry dates. The 6.5 terabytes of data also included some sensitive health information, such as which medications people were prescribed, the name of the drug, dosage, the reason for their prescription, and instructions for taking the medication. Inadequate Protection MediSecure said it was unable to identify specific impacted individuals “due to the complexity of the data set" and that doing so would have come at a "substantial cost that MediSecure was not in a financial position to meet". A tiny sample of the data was published on a dark web forum following the hack, and the larger data set was listed as being for sale, for $50,000. It's not clear whether the data was sold, but it's considered likely. Vigilance Urged Cyber security experts have urged Australians to remain vigilant for signs of fraud being committed using their medical data. Said one: "If contacted by someone claiming to be a medical or other service provider, including financial service provider, seeking personal, payment or banking information, you should hang up and call back on a phone number you have sourced independently." Avoiding becoming the Next MediSecure Now in liquidation, MediSecure is an example of how not to protect the sensitive customer data entrusted to your organisation. One of your best defences against hackers is to centrally control the flow of data into and out of your organisation. Managed File Transfer (MFT) software does that for you. But MFT does more than just provide centralised control. It also offers encryption, efficiency boosts and auditing capabilities. Using enhanced security protocols, it ensures data privacy during transmission and storage. And it also provides detailed audit-ready logs which detail which data has been accessed and by who. Expert Local Advice At Generic Systems Australia , we’re the Asia-Pacific’s experts on the world’s #1 MFT, GoAnywhere . If you’d like an obligation-free discussion about how we could help you keep your organisation safe from cyber thieves, please feel welcome to get in touch . Attribution: This article was largely sourced from Australia’s ABC News service Previous Next

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< News Employee Error Lets Hackers Clean Up at Clorox 25 July 2025 The Clorox Company’s $574M lawsuit against IT services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions is a stark reminder of the cyber threat posed by unwitting or uncaring employees. Clorox alleges that help desk agents managed by Cognizant provided hackers with access to Clorox’s IT network in August 2023. They say that Cognizant agents repeatedly reset passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) tokens for hackers posing as Clorox employees without asking a single security question. One partial call transcript filed with the court shows a Cognizant agent volunteering “Let me provide the password to you” after a hacker said he couldn’t log in. Hackers used the credentials provided to paralyse manufacturing lines, which led to product shortages costing Clorox hundreds of millions in lost sales. Clorox says it had provided Cognizant with strict credential-reset protocols such as verifying a manager’s name and sending confirmation emails, but that these protocols weren’t followed. Human Error Common Clorox’s unfortunate experience is consistent with studies which have found human error a leading cause of most cyber security incursions. In a 2024 experiment by Fortra, 14.9% of employees across the Asia-Pacific region succumbed to hackers’ attempts to have them provide network access. 60% of the employees who clicked on that phishing link went on to further expose their organisation by sharing their password. Guarding Against Employee Error Employee education is a great start to protecting your organisation. But as Clorox’s experience shows, it’s not enough. Technical safeguards are needed, too. Generic Systems Australia’s Advanced Threat Protection Bundle enables your organisation’s email system to automatically detect and prevent phishing links and other malware from entering your organisation. Combining the layered strengths of GoAnywhere MFT and Clearswift, it enables your employees to receive and share information securely without impairing their productivity. How It Works Our Advanced Threat Protection Bundle seamlessly integrates managed file transfer with advanced threat protection and adaptive data loss prevention to keep your sensitive data secure. It not only prevents malware from entering your organisation, but it also prevents employees from losing or mishandling data. For example, if an employee knowingly (or unknowingly) attempts to share any files containing malware, those files are sanitised by having the malicious elements automatically removed. The Advanced Threat Protection Bundle can also automatically detect and –– if you configure it to do so –– prevent employees from sharing sensitive information. Local Support If you’d like to see first-hand how the Advanced Threat Protection Bundle can help keep your organisation’s data safe, please feel welcome to get in touch with me. My technical team at Generic Systems Australia are local experts in the field. Previous Next

< News Top 5 MFT Trends in 2026 27 Jan 2026 With January’s holidays fading into memory and business getting back to work, it’s time to look ahead at what 2026 holds for data movement—the lifeblood of modern enterprises. As data volumes surge and digital ecosystems grow more complex, the systems responsible for secure file transfers are undergoing a major evolution. Organisations are exchanging more data than ever, and the demand for secure, compliant, automated file movement is rising just as quickly. Managed File Transfer (MFT) has long been the trusted foundation for these exchanges, but the landscape is shifting rapidly thanks to advances in AI, analytics, and cloud technologies. The era of basic point‑to‑point transfers is receding. Today’s MFT platforms must deliver intelligence, transparency, and the ability to scale across increasingly hybrid environments. Here are five major trends that will reshape MFT in 2026 and beyond. 1. Smarter Automation Through AI and Predictive Workflows Automation has always been a core strength of MFT, but AI is set to elevate it further. Organisations will use machine learning to predict issues before they occur, fine‑tune transfer schedules, and boost overall reliability. The file transfer logs and automated workflows generated by GoAnywhere MFT provide invaluable input to AI agents. By analysing this historical data, AI can recommend optimisations for bandwidth, security, and efficiency. 2. Real-Time Visibility and Advanced Reporting for Stronger Decisions In a world defined by big data, visibility is everything. Understanding how files move across an organisation—where they go, how fast they travel, and whether they meet compliance requirements—is essential. That’s why modern MFT platforms must offer real‑time monitoring, detailed reporting, and actionable insights. Dashboards and audit logs give IT teams a live view of transfer activity, helping them track throughput, capacity, SLA performance, and overall system health. This level of transparency is especially valuable for enterprises managing large volumes of sensitive data across multiple departments or global locations. Better visibility leads to better decisions and more efficient operations. 3. Centralised Security and Compliance Control With data privacy regulations tightening worldwide, organisations can no longer rely on a patchwork of tools for encryption, authentication, and data loss prevention. MFT platforms are increasingly becoming unified hubs for enforcing security and compliance. GoAnywhere MFT offers a single, web-based interface to automate, encrypt, and audit file transfers across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It replaces fragmented scripts and manual processes with a unified platform that secures data in transit and at rest—directly supporting compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, and other regulations. By consolidating these capabilities, organisations reduce compliance complexity and maintain consistent security across every file exchange. 4. Cloud-Ready Deployment and Hybrid Flexibility As organisations modernise their infrastructure, flexible deployment has become a top priority. MFT solutions now need to support on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments without compromising control or compliance. This shift toward cloud‑ready MFT reflects a broader trend: businesses want agility without sacrificing security. GoAnywhere MFT is a centralised, platform-agnostic solution that can be deployed across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It facilitates secure, automated data exchange between internal systems, trading partners, and popular cloud services (e.g. AWS S3, Azure Blob, SharePoint, Salesforce) using built-in Cloud Connectors and lightweight, centrally managed agents. 5. API-Driven Integration and Seamless Interoperability MFT is no longer just about moving files—it’s becoming a central connector between enterprise systems, cloud applications, and external partners. Modern platforms support robust REST APIs and standard protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2, making it easier to integrate with ERP, CRM, SIEM, and other business systems. This interoperability reduces manual handling, improves data consistency, and streamlines automation across workflows. In an API‑centric world, MFT plays a crucial role in ensuring data flows securely and efficiently across the entire ecosystem. The Next Era of Intelligent File Transfer MFT has been a staple technology for years, but many legacy solutions are reaching end‑of‑life. The next generation of MFT is about more than secure transfers—it’s about enabling intelligent, data‑driven operations. Organisations embracing AI‑enhanced automation, real‑time analytics, compliance‑ready security, flexible deployment models, and API‑first integration will be best positioned to protect their data and stay ahead of operational challenges. The future of file transfer isn’t just secure. I’s smart, adaptive, and deeply connected to the broader digital landscape. Global Trends – Local Expertise At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts in helping organisations leverage the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solutions. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to get in touch with me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat. Previous Next

< News Nine Real World Experts Share How They’re Leveraging GoAnywhere 13 Feb 2025 A great way to learn about the value of a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution is to hear from those who use one. Fortra have published a useful eBook “MFT's Role in Business: IT Leaders Weigh In” in which nine IT and security professionals share their experiences using Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT . Meet the Experts · Chris Payne, Director of Strategic Alliances & Technical, Pro2col · Paulina Sumska, Regional & Supplier Security Coordinator, Canon · Heath Kath, Lead Solutions Engineer, Fortra · Christian Toon, Head of Cyber Professional Services, Pinsent Masons · Antonio Sanchez, Principal Evangelist, Fortra · Jay Triche, Senior Programmer/Analyst, Lamps Plus · Steve Merrigan, IT Operations Senior Specialist, BT · Loveleen Trotter, Solutions Architect, Fletcher Building · Matthew Hankinson, Infrastructure Manager, Seven Network MFT in Action MFT enables organisations to transfer large quantities and sizes of files securely and quickly, every time. It: · leverages secure file transfer protocols; · encrypts file transfers; and · employs authentication and authorisation to their recipients safely. However, as the class-leading MFT , GoAnywhere MFT goes several steps further. It turbo-charges your organisation’s efficiency by replacing repetitive, manual processes with centralised, automated, and fully-compliant ones. Unsafe legacy scripts can be replaced with automated workflows. Files transfer securely, when and where you say, and without a team of people spending valuable resources - every time - to ensure it happens. Large files can be sent quickly. GoAnywhere’s built-in transfer technologies accelerate file transfers at speeds up to 10Gbps - hundreds of times faster than typical FTP. And it achieves that even in environments experiencing packet loss or latency. GoAnywhere also features bundles for threat protection and secure collaboration. You can secure all incoming files against malware, encrypt all outgoing files, and even control access permissions once they’ve left your network. Encryption and compliance are further benefits. Files stay safe at rest and in motion, which builds trust and credibility across supply chain partners. With so much data transfer occurring in cloud environments, GoAnywhere MFT deploys on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud computing platforms to give you the same level of coverage no matter where you keep – or send – your data. Leveraging MFT As the experts explain in the eBook, organisations can scale their use of GoAnywhere’s features and technologies, starting with the basics and then exploring and expanding the solution’s more advanced features to supplant operations traditionally performed by specialised middleware. From integrating with web services to drive automation, to customising unique solutions complete with bespoke emails, nearly any file transfer capability is possible. If you’re wondering “could an MFT do that?”, this eBook may well have the answer. And with GoAnywhere MFT, that answer most often is “Yes!” If you’d like a complimentary copy of “MFT's Role in Business: IT Leaders Weigh In”, just let us know via the link on our Resources page. Previous Next

< News Is Your Greatest Cyber Risk “Inside the Building”…? 22 May 2026 Most organisations focus their cyber security efforts on fortifying their networks against external attackers. However, firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence feeds don’t matter if someone on the inside simply hands over the keys to your data. Fresh research suggests that a worrying number of employees are prepared to do exactly that. A Workplace Fraud Trends study by Cifas has revealed that around one in eight UK employees have either sold company login details in the past year or personally know someone who has done so. The results were even more alarming when it came to who was most likely to justify this behaviour… Surprising Seniority It wasn’t disgruntled junior staff. Rather, the research points squarely at senior leadership. As reported by Infosecurity magazine, 32% of senior managers, 36% of directors, 43% of executives, and an astonishing 81% of business owners believe that selling access to company systems can be acceptable in certain circumstances. Cyber security professionals know that’s not true. Once an outsider has a legitimate set of credentials, they effectively become an insider, inheriting the same trust, permissions, and ability to move through systems undetected. That’s a cybercriminal jackpot. A valid username and password is the most efficient bypass of every security control your IT team has painstakingly put in place. That’s why every employee - regardless of seniority - must understand the importance of keeping their system access credentials confidential. However, with economic uncertainty, job insecurity, automation anxiety, and rising living costs, the temptation to make a quick buck by selling credentials is likely to grow. That’s why organisations need to put in place technical safeguards to backstop the trust they put in their employees. Technical Safety Net Managed File Transfer (MFT) acts as a powerful safety net when insider behaviour becomes a threat. Even if an attacker gains a valid username and password, an MFT platform forces all file movement through a tightly controlled, policy‑driven channel. Every transfer is authenticated, encrypted, logged, and monitored, which means stolen credentials alone don’t grant free‑form access to sensitive data. Automated workflows, IP restrictions, device‑fingerprinting, and multi‑factor requirements create friction that criminals can’t easily bypass, and the audit trail exposes any unusual behaviour instantly. As per the phrase Ronald Reagan once popularised, organisations need to “trust, but verify”. Every employee, from intern to owner, is a potential point of failure if they view their credentials as a commodity. Local Experts Available At Generic Systems Australia , we're a global leader in implementing the world's best MFT - Fortra's GoAnywhere. As one of Fortra’s top MFT partners globally, we've helped dozens of Australian and NZ organisations leverage the protection and efficiency offered by GoAnywhere. And we're right here in Australia, ready to share our deep expertise with you. Previous Next

< News Make Your Supply Chain “Digitally Resilient” 28 Apr 2026 With the war in Iran disrupting business supply chains globally, Australian business leaders are increasingly turning their minds to their own supply chain resilience. The shockwaves from geopolitical instability have exposed how fragile global logistics networks can be when data flows are fragmented, manual, or opaque. However, supply chain resilience isn’t just about physical goods moving from A to B. It’s also about the integrity, visibility, and security of the information that orchestrates those movements. MFT for Resilience Managed File Transfer (MFT) should play a key role in your supply chain resilience. It provides a single, secure backbone for exchanging files between partners, systems, and territories. Instead of relying on ad‑hoc scripts, unsecured email attachments, or legacy FTP servers, MFT enforces encryption, authentication, and auditability across every transfer. When supply chains are under stress, this reliability becomes mission‑critical. MFT enables orders, manifests, compliance documents, and sensor data to continue to flow even as external conditions fluctuate. It adds up to business continuity. Efficiency Beyond security, MFT strengthens resilience through automation and visibility. It can detect failed transfers, retry automatically, and alert teams before disruptions cascade downstream. Dashboards and logs provide real‑time insight into where data is moving and where it’s stuck, allowing leaders to respond proactively rather than reactively. In a crisis, that transparency translates directly into agility. Companies can reroute, prioritise, or throttle data flows with control and confidence. D igital Supply Chains Ultimately, supply chain resilience in 2026 is as much about digital infrastructure as it is about physical logistics. By embedding MFT into their operational fabric, organisations gain a hardened, auditable, and self‑healing data layer that keeps their supply chains synchronised - even when the world isn’t. Local Expertise Available Generic Systems Australia is Fortra’s #1 GoAnywhere MFT Partner in Australia and New Zealand, with decades of experience enabling organisations to build resilient supply chains and defend against cyber attacks. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how you could simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with us. Previous Next

< News Sugar Attack Illustrates Supply Chain Exposure 16 June 2026 Last week’s cyber attack on Australia's second-largest sugar producer demonstrates how cyber exposures within a supply chain can flow on to disrupt other organisations within that supply chain. Sugar Shutdown Mackay Sugar operates three mills and generates annual revenue of more than $420 million, supplying raw sugar to domestic customers and export markets across Asia.  It reported yesterday that a cybersecurity incident had forced two of its three major sugar mills to shut down, bringing harvesting operations in the region to a halt.   Sugar milling and cane haulage operations at both the Farleigh and Racecourse mills have been suspended. Both facilities had only recently begun the annual sugarcane crushing season.   Growers reliant on the mills have needed to immediately cease harvesting sugarcane until the mills’ operations can be restored.  Canegrowers Mackay, the representative body for local sugarcane farmers, said in statement: "Mackay Sugar has asked for all harvesting to cease immediately and not resume until further communication comes directly from the company."    Supply Chain Susceptibility The sugar shutdown demonstrates the truth of the Australian Signals Directorate’s warning last month.  It cautioned that errors and vulnerabilities in an organisation’s supply chain posed a significant threat and were a leading cause of data breaches.   If supply chain partners rely on spreadsheets, email attachments, or bespoke scripts, even small mistakes - wrong file versions, incomplete data, mis‑formatted payloads, missed deadlines - can cascade into operational failures that expose your business.   A Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution reduces your exposure to supply chain vulnerabilities. Replacing inconsistent file‑exchange practices with a single, governed, and automated data‑movement framework, it provides standardised protocols, automatic validation and end‑to‑end visibility across every file transfer. Files are checked, encrypted, logged, and monitored in real time, ensuring that corrupted or non‑compliant data is caught before it enters your core systems.   Here to Help At Generic Systems Australia, we're a global leader in implementing the world's best MFT - Fortra's GoAnywhere. We've helped dozens of Australian and NZ organisations make their supply chains more robust. And we're right here in Australia, ready to put our expertise and experience to work for you.  Previous Next

< News Switch to a PROACTIVE MFT 15 Oct 2026 Blocking cyber criminals before they gain access to your IT systems requires your cyber security solution to have access to, and pre-emptively act upon, the very latest intel on threats. It needs an early warning system. If your Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution is only reacting to breaches - instead of preventing them - then it’s high time to consider switching to a proactive MFT solution, such as GoAnywhere MFT . Six Reasons to Switch Traditional threat intelligence is reactive against cyberthreats rather than proactive. While Brute Force and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks can be detected automatically, that’s only after your systems have come under attack. A vulnerability discovered by a cybercriminal in one business system can be quickly replicated across other businesses’ systems in a wave of copycat attacks. Some attacks may only be detectable through (all-too-infrequent) manual inspection of activity logs. New and previously unknown vulnerabilities can lead to Zero Day incidents, if cyber security solutions don’t continually check for bad IP addresses. Cybercriminals systematically probe MFT service endpoints to evade automatic IP blocking. An Example A manufacturing plant with multiple MFT deployments was concerned about rising cyberthreats and the potential for their systems to be compromised.  While they were confident in their MFT solution’s ability to protect sensitive data while in transit and in motion, their system didn’t pre-emptively detect bad actors or threats before they entered their MFT environment. While they could add trusted IPs to their “allowed” list, that created a future level of risk. What if that IP address was subsequently compromised…? Thinking Ahead GoAnywhere MFT, the world’s most fully-featured MFT, offers a unique proactive threat intelligence advantage over other lesser solutions, mitigating the risk of persistent IP address trust. By simply turning on the feature in the latest version of GoAnywhere, organisations can leverage the dynamic intelligence database of Fortra’s Threat Brain. This “brain” is comprised of data and indicators from Fortra’s deep portfolio of cybersecurity solutions. It provides a forward-leaning approach to cybersecurity threats, blocking IPs with bad reputations or malicious intent before they enter the MFT environment. When activated within GoAnywhere, Threat Brain pre-emptively blocks bad actors across all attack vectors, continually checking trustworthiness with each new session. Proactive Security Benefits for MFT As a built-in module, Fortra’s dynamic cybersecurity intelligence database benefits GoAnywhere customers by: Consistent re-verification : An IP's reputation is re-checked with every session to ensure it remains safe”. Other MFT products don’t offer this ongoing monitoring of IP addresses once they are white-listed. Comprehensive threat intelligence data sources : Threats detected in one of Fortra’s many security solutions is shared with the Threat Brain, increasing the overall intelligence data available to GoAnywhere MFT. Layered protection : Combined with Threat Protection and Zero Trust File Transfer, GoAnywhere provides unmatched options to safeguard data throughout the entire data lifecycle. Stay A Step Ahead of Cyber Crims Blocking the door to your MFT environment can be as easy as enabling the Threat Brain module in GoAnywhere and determining which level of security you require to meet your organisation’s security mandates or compliance requirements. If you’d like help tapping GoAnywhere’s proactive capabilities for your organisation, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, demonstrate GoAnywhere’s capabilities, and even offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next