< News How to Secure Online Data Acquisition with Secure Forms 3 Feb 2026 Whenever you ask someone to complete a form online, you’re asking for their trust. They’re handing over details that your organisation needs. In return, they expect your organisation to handle those details in confidence and with care. From payment methods to sensitive medical histories, people want assurance that their information won’t fall into the wrong hands. Earn Trust with Secure Forms Using HTTPS to transmit form data is a solid baseline. However, there’s an even stronger and more structured alternative - Secure Forms. An add‑on module for GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer , Secure Forms not only protect the information being submitted but also streamline how that information moves through your business. Secure Forms offer far more than encrypted submissions. You gain control over how forms look, how they’re accessed, and how the collected data flows into your internal systems. Public or private URLs, automatic encryption for uploaded files, and seamless workflow integration all come standard. Why It’s Worth Upgrading Choosing a purpose‑built Secure Forms solution doesn’t just improve protection - it boosts efficiency across your processes. With GoAnywhere Secure Forms, you can: Build tailored forms for authenticated users or open access Let users upload supporting documents as needed Support drag‑and‑drop file attachments, automatically encrypted with AES‑256 Define your preferred media types Add Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Threat Protection Embed forms directly into your website Use Advanced Workflows to route submitted data into platforms like Salesforce or other business systems Trigger email notifications when submissions are received Insert submitted data straight into a database table. How Secure Forms Work At Generic Systems Australia we have years of experience designing custom Secure Forms for organisations. Or, you can DIY… Build and configure: design a form with the fields and options your process requires. Then share access through either a public or restricted URL, giving you full control over who can submit information. Complete and protect: Users fill out the form and attach any necessary files. Every uploaded item is encrypted automatically using AES‑256, ensuring sensitive content stays protected from the moment it’s submitted. Submit and automate: Once the form is sent, GoAnywhere triggers the workflow you’ve defined. This removes manual steps and ensures the information moves quickly to the right system or team. Customisation Without Compromise Secure Forms are built to adapt to your needs. You can fine‑tune nearly every element, from field labels to file‑upload rules, giving you complete control over the data you collect. You’re able to: Configure fields, dropdowns, tooltips, and default values Accept a wide range of file types Submit forms via SOAP or REST APIs, or directly through a URL Display personalised confirmation messages and provide downloadable follow‑up files (such as PDFs) Redirect users to additional forms after submission Enable or disable submission notifications Set limits on file size, type, and quantity Receive alerts via email or SMS Transform submitted data as needed Allow users to save drafts and finish later. Trust the Secure Forms with a Track Record Recognising GoAnywhere’s advanced capabilities, some software vendors have recently sought to emulate the tried-and-tested Secure Forms approach within their less fully-featured MFT solutions. However, trust is established over a long time. GoAnywhere’s Secure Forms were introduced 2016, and so benefit from a decade of refinement and successful implementation. Here to Help Whether it’s designing and implementing your Secure Forms, or talking more broadly about how MFT can help your business become more secure and efficient, Generic Systems Australia is here to help. No need to do deal with hands-off multinationals and their odd time zones - we’re right here in Australia, right now, ready to help. Previous Next

< News Three Enterprise Data Exchange Traps 26 May 2026 Many organisations are re-evaluating their data exchange strategies and exploring modern MFT platforms such as GoAnywhere MFT . Data exchange has quietly become one of the most critical layers of modern IT infrastructure. Modern organisations move increasingly large volumes of sensitive information between partners, cloud platforms, internal systems, and external services. Everything - from revenue creation to regulatory reporting – relies on those exchanges being secure, reliable and auditable. Older data exchange approaches increasingly suffer from inherent problems. Frequent Patching Patching usually happens after a security issue has occurred. That’s not good enough in an era when hackers move so quickly to exploit vulnerabilities. Embedding proactive threat intelligence within the transfer platform itself is now the way. Automation Relies on Scripting Workflows built around years of accumulated scripts are brittle. That is, small changes somewhere in your IT environment can break them. And when they do fail, it usually does unnoticed. GoAnywhere features built-in automation - and has done so for 18 years. Doesn’t Scale with Your IT Expansion When performance or availability challenges arise, some architectures require additional servers or external components. GoAnywhere is architected so that adding capacity, throughput, or new workloads happens automatically through built‑in clustering, load balancing, and distributed components. No redesign, manual scripting, or forklift upgrades necessary. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re Oceania’s deep local experts in MFT, and one of Fortra’s top ten MFT partners globally. We’re right here, ready to help you modernise your MFT. Previous Next

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< News How GoAnywhere prevented a Customer’s SAP budget blowout 13 Aug 2025 Confronted by the prospect of a crippling increase in cloud data storage costs, one of our customers leveraged GoAnywhere to help manage the archiving of their data in a far more cost-effective way. Here’s what happened… Extensive ERP Data Our customer is responsible for the reliable distribution of a vital consumer service across some of the most populous regions of Australia. Due to their critical role, they’re required by government to maintain stringent auditing and record keeping across their organisation. The organisation has moved its enterprise resource planning to an outsourced cloud-based SAP system. Over time, that system has consumed and generated many terabytes of data in archived interface files - all of which have needed to be safely retained for audit purposes. The Tier Trap Now, the service provider for the cloud SAP system allows for a fixed amount of cloud data storage as part of their service agreements. But our client’s data was quickly consuming that allowance - and about to go over. That would trigger contract negotiations for expensive additional cloud data storage. Our client needed to quickly find a way to automatically archive their data at a lower cost. Fortunately, their prior investment in a GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution was about to pay off for them (again!) GoAnywhere Saves the Day One of the capabilities that makes GoAnywhere the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution is its advanced automation. A simple drag-and-drop interface enables administrators to define how an organisation’s files are monitored, translated, and securely and reliably moved between internal IT systems and those of their supply chain partners and customers. GoAnywhere’s modular approach to defining file transfer processes is simple and intuitive – no programming experience required. Our customer was able to quickly define a new “archive SAP data” process in GoAnywhere which bypassed their reliance on the expensive default cloud storage service. Now, on a set schedule, GoAnywhere routinely searches for files which have been sent to, or originated from, the SAP system. It then automatically, reliably and securely archives those files to inexpensive Azure Blob storage. No human intervention is necessary. Audit trails are being automatically created. And significant incremental storage costs are being avoided. Here For You, Too At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia and New Zealand’s experts in helping businesses take advantage of GoAnywhere’s many capabilities. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations to automate their data flows, making their file transfers secure, reliable and efficient, boosting their efficiency. If you’d like to discuss how we can boost your organisation’s efficiency, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how easily we can transition you from your current approach to a new world of productivity. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in data transfer. Previous Next

< News Understanding your organisation’s obligations for protecting Personal Identifiable Information 19 Nov 2024 With the Australian Government’s imminent introduction of new cyber security legislation, it’s becoming more important than ever to understand your organisation’s legal responsibilities for protecting Personal Identifiable Information (PII). What is PII? The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) – Australia’s top government cyber security agency – says that personal data includes a broad range of information that could identify an individual. That may include an individual’s: Name Date of birth Address Medical records Racial/ethnic origin Political opinion Religious beliefs Gender Sexual orientation or practices Criminal record Payment details Email address Password License Photo Video Phone number Passport Employment information Biometrics, such as voice prints and facial recognition The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) extends that definition even further, saying it can include: Signatures Credit information IP addresses Trade union membership and associations Genetic information The OAIC cautions that sensitive information has a higher level of privacy protection than other personal information. It includes in that definition race and ethnicity, political opinions and associations, religious and philosophical beliefs, trade union membership and associations, sexual orientation and practices, criminal record, health or genetic information and some aspects of biometric information. Importantly, personal data is often greater than the sum of its parts. When seemingly innocuous data is aggregated or combined, it can be used to form a more complete picture about an individual. What Existing Laws Require The Privacy Act 1988 sets out how organisations must handle personal information, and applies to organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3 million, unless they’re a small business operator, registered political party, state or territory authority or a prescribed instrumentality of a state. Some small business operators do have obligations under the Act. These include: private sector health service providers businesses that sell or purchase personal information credit reporting bodies, contracted service providers for the Australian Government employee associations businesses accredited under the Consumer Data Right System businesses that have opted-in to the Privacy Act businesses related to a business covered by the Privacy Act businesses prescribed by the Privacy Regulation 2013 . New Obligations Incoming In October 2024, The Australian Government introduced to parliament the Cyber Security Act 2024, Australia’s first standalone cyber security legislation. If passed as expected, this new Act will impose new compliance and reporting requirements on Australian businesses. The Act is designed to address seven initiatives within the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy , including: • Mandating minimum cyber security standards for smart devices • Mandatory ransomware reporting for certain businesses to report ransom payments • A ‘limited use’ obligation for the National Cyber Security Coordinator and the Australian Signals Directorate • Establishment of a Cyber Incident Review Board. The legislation will also progress and implement reforms under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) : • Clarifying existing obligations in relation to systems holding business critical data • Simplifying information sharing across industry and Government • Introducing Government powers to direct entities to address serious deficiencies within their risk management programs • Moving regulation for the security of telecommunications into the SOCI Act . Legal firm A&O Shearman cautioned that the new Cyber Bill will introduce several new critical areas of compliance and reporting. It advised businesses to take heed of these new obligations, and ensure they put in place robust cyber security measures. • Ransomware Reporting Obligations: Entities impacted by cyber security incidents and making ransomware payments must report these payments within 72 hours. • Security Standards for Smart Devices: The Cyber Bill mandates that manufacturers and suppliers of smart devices comply with specified security standards. • Protected or Limited Use of Incident Information: The Cyber Bill includes provisions to ensure that information provided about cyber security incidents is used or disclosed only for permitted purposes, with strict limitations on using this information for civil or regulatory actions against the reporting entity. • Cyber Incident Review Board: The new Board will review certain cyber security incidents and make recommendations. It will have the authority to require documents. A&O Shearman said organisations should make sure they implement security standards in compliance with the specified security measures currently provided for in the Cyber Bill, and make sure they can comply with the ransomware reporting obligations, including the timelines foreseen in the Cyber Bill. ASD Advice on Data Security Practices ASD says that, for businesses to be confident they’re employing appropriate data security practices, they should consider implementing these measures: Create a register of personal data Limit personal data collected Delete unused personal data Consolidate personal data repositories Control access to personal data Encrypt personal data Back up personal data Log and monitor access to personal data Implement secure Bring Your Own Device practices Report a data breach involving personal data ASD warned that “businesses cannot afford to forgo investing in their security, and risk compromising the security of their customers’ personal data. The prevalence of data breaches and ransomware attacks underscores the importance of sound security practices. Businesses cannot afford to assume that they will not be targeted. Investing in security proactively can be far more cost effective than having to manage the repercussions and costs of a major data breach”. Solutions to Help Meet PII Obligations Cyber criminals succeed when organisations don’t adequately protect their data transfers and systems access. Keeping the thieves at bay requires a multi-layered strategy, including robust data transfer protection, multifactor authentication and employee training. Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT encrypt data at rest and in transit, complying with the highest data security standards. MFT manages inbound and outbound file transfers across an organisation, using industry-standard file transfer protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, and AS2 to send files securely, and encryption standards such as Open PGP and AES to protect data in transit and at rest. GoAnywhere MFT also provides audit reports, which will help organisations meet the new reporting and compliance needs. All file transfer and administrator activity is stored and easily searchable. To help organisations report on file transfer activity and remain compliant with the new legislation, these audit logs can be automatically generated and provided as PDFs. Advanced Threat Protection adds 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 Here to Help Generic Systems Australia are your local experts in Managed File Transfer solutions. We’ve assisted dozens of organisations across the Asia-Pacific region to secure their data and keep cybercriminals at bay. If you’d like to discuss improving your cybersecurity, 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 to the latest software and approaches, and even offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. 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

Seamlessly Integrate GoAnywhere with ANY Cloud Cloud Connectors enable Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT, the world’s leading managed file transfer solution , to transfer files easily and securely between your organisation and external cloud services and applications. For example: Let’s say one of your trading partners requests an important file and wants you to share it via a folder in Dropbox. Or perhaps you have contacts or billing information you want to update automatically in Salesforce. Cloud Connectors enable you to do so, easily. Broad Range Cloud Connectors are easily downloaded from GoAnywhere MFT’s integrated Marketplace, which features Connectors for most common cloud services. Available "Out-of-the-Box Cloud Connectors Check availability Cloud Connectors can integrate with available on-premises and online versions of third-party software unless otherwise noted. Unique Custom Connector Service No Marketplace Connector for your special Cloud…? No problem! At Generic Systems Australia, we can design and implement Custom Connectors for you, using GoAnywhere’s Cloud Connector Designer. Contact Us Configuring Cloud Connectors is Easy! Once a Cloud Connector is installed, you can configure the connection properties as a GoAnywhere Resource. With this resource, you only need to specify the connection once before being able to seamlessly reuse it in any of your workflows and cloud file transfers. A Cloud Connector definition contains the various actions required to communicate with cloud applications. For example: authentication logging file transfer file management error handling In GoAnywhere, these actions appear as elements located under the Cloud Connector in the GoAnywhere Project Designer. Elements can be incorporated into your workflows alongside other project tasks, and processes can even be automated between multiple web and cloud services at once Contact Us

< News ASD warns on supply chain partner cyber risk 14 May 2026 The ASD recently warned that errors and vulnerabilities among supply chain providers can pose a real strategic threat to your organisation. In fact, it's a leading cause of data breaches.  When 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. A Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution reduces your exposure to these kinds of errors. It replaces ad‑hoc, manual, and inconsistent file‑exchange practices with a single, governed, and automated data‑movement framework. Standardised protocols, automatic validation and end‑to‑end visibility across every transfer secure your data, regardless of your partners' internal security. Files are checked, encrypted, logged, and monitored in real time, ensuring that corrupted or non‑compliant data is caught before it enters core systems. 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 harden their supply chains. And we're right here in Australia, ready to share our expertise with you. Previous Next

< News AI Agents + File Sharing Tools: a Cyber Security Blind Spot? 14 Aug 2026 AI agents are rapidly becoming part of everyday workflows. They collect data, analyse it, generate content, and increasingly act on behalf of employees. However, as employees embrace these autonomous tools, a new and largely unmonitored threat vector is emerging: AI agents using casual file‑sharing services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive without adequate oversight. It’s not a theoretical risk - and it’s becoming widespread. AI agents are designed to optimise tasks, and when they need to store or retrieve files, they naturally gravitate toward the easiest available option. Consumer‑grade file‑sharing platforms are often already available in on employee devices. However, convenience becomes a liability the moment an AI agent begins uploading sensitive data - customer records, financial reports, internal strategy documents - into a location outside corporate governance. The danger is twofold. First, these platforms lack the strict policy enforcement, auditability, and access controls required for regulated or sensitive information. Second, AI agents operate at machine speed and scale. A human might accidentally upload one file; an AI agent can upload hundreds in seconds. Because these actions often occur in the background, security teams may not detect that data has left the organisation until it’s too late. Shadow AI compounds the problem. Employees experimenting with AI tools frequently connect them to personal cloud storage, creating untracked pathways for data exfiltration. Once an AI agent has access to a casual file‑sharing service, it can move information freely - well outside the visibility of traditional security controls. In regulated industries, this isn’t just a breach risk; it’s a compliance failure waiting to happen. MFT Helps Close This Gap To mitigate this new class of AI‑driven risk, organisations need more than awareness - they need governed, enforceable, and auditable data‑movement infrastructure. This is where Managed File Transfer (MFT) becomes essential. MFT provides a controlled environment where every file movement is authenticated, encrypted, logged, and policy‑driven. Instead of allowing AI agents to choose their own storage destinations, MFT gives organisations a secure, centralised channel that enforces: Strict access controls that prevent AI agents from pushing data to unapproved cloud services Automated governance that ensures sensitive information only moves through compliant pathways Immutable audit trails that record every transfer, including those initiated by AI agents Content inspection and DLP to intercept regulated data before it leaves the organisation By integrating AI workflows with MFT, organisations can harness the power of autonomous agents without sacrificing control over where data goes and who can access it. In an era where AI accelerates both productivity and risk, MFT becomes the safeguard that keeps file movement predictable, governed, and secure. AI agents aren’t going away. But with MFT in place, the risks associated with casual file‑sharing services can be contained. Your organisation stays firmly in control of its data. Local Help for Australian and NZ Businesses At Generic Systems Australia , we have decades of experience helping Australian and New Zealand business automate and protect their workflows with the world’s leading MFT solution, GoAnywhere MFT. If you’d like to discuss better protecting your business data, please feel welcome to contact us for a no-obligation discussion. Previous Next

2024 Cyber Insiders Survey Fortra's "2024 State of Cybersecurity Survey" shares the invaluable insights of more than 400 cybersecurity professionals from across the globe, including many in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. Here’s their 2024 report. To receive a Complimentary Copy of the Report, simply submit your email address below: First name Last name Enter your email address Phone You'll receive the '2024 Cyber Insiders Survey Report' shortly! RESOURCES Receive Report HOME