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 Move Data Automatically Replace your manual processes, legacy scripts and outdated software with highly-configurable automated workflows.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 GoAnywhere MFT vs JSCAPE MFT 21 Oct 2026 A recent independent head-to-head report compares GoAnywhere MFT and JSCAPE MFT Server using verified customer feedback and insights. It compares: • How users rate GoAnywhere and JSCAPE across key satisfaction categories; • Differences in usability, implementation experience, and day-to-day administration; • Insights into support quality, product direction, and customer confidence; and • Strengths and considerations to help determine the best fit for your organisation's file transfer requirements ### Spoiler Alert! ### The independent report shows GoAnywhere leading in Ease of Administration, Vendor Partnership, Recommendation Rate, Encryption, Provisioning and Governance, and Reporting and Analytics. If you'd like a copy of the report, let us know and we'll be happy to send it. 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 Don’t Just Secure Your File Transfers - Secure Your Files' Contents, Too 20 Oct 2026 If your organisation uses Managed File Transfer to move sensitive data between systems, partners, and cloud environments, you've already made a smart decision. Encryption in transit, access controls, automation, and audit trails are essential in 2026. But enterprise security teams are increasingly asking: what's actually inside the files you're transferring? Securing the channel is essential. But inspecting the content is becoming essential, too. The Blind Spot Traditional MFT platforms ensure files get from Point A to Point B securely. They encrypt data in transit and at rest, enforce authentication, automate workflows, and generate the audit trails that compliance teams need. What they typically don't do is look inside the file itself. That means a perfectly encrypted, fully audited file transfer can still deliver malware into your environment, exfiltrate sensitive data like credit card numbers or patient health records to a trading partner, or carry hidden active content, embedded macros, or steganographic payloads. The transfer was secure. But the content wasn't inspected. And that was the blind spot. GoAnywhere MFT + Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway Close the Gap Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT is one of the most widely deployed enterprise MFT platforms in the market. It handles the heavy lifting of secure file movement: encrypted transfers over SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2, workflow automation, centralised administration, and compliance reporting across standards like HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and DORA. What makes the architecture powerful is that GoAnywhere supports the ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) standard, which allows it to hand off files to a content inspection engine before a transfer is completed. This is where Fortra's Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway comes into play. When a file is uploaded to or sent from GoAnywhere MFT, the platform can route that file via ICAP to the Clearswift gateway for deep content inspection. The inspection happens inline - between origin and destination - so that threats and policy violations are caught before the file ever reaches the recipient. Here's what happens during that inspection: Threat Protection and Anti-Virus Scanning: Every file is scanned for viruses, malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats. If malicious content is detected, GoAnywhere can quarantine or delete the file and alert administrators immediately. This covers known threat signatures as well as behavioural indicators of zero-day threats. Deep Content Inspection: The Clearswift engine doesn't just scan at the surface level. It inspects content hidden within documents, images, and archives - including embedded objects, macros, scripts, and executables that traditional AV might miss. Structural Sanitisation: Rather than simply blocking suspicious files, the gateway can sanitise them. Active content such as macros, embedded OLE objects, and scripts can be stripped from documents, allowing the clean version of the file to continue through the transfer. The business process isn't interrupted, only the threat. Adaptive Data Loss Prevention (A-DLP): Before files are sent to a trading partner or external recipient, the gateway inspects their contents for sensitive information: credit card numbers, personally identifiable information, protected health information, and other regulated data. Policy rules determine whether the transfer is blocked, the sensitive content is redacted, or the file is allowed through with an audit flag. Document Sanitisation and Metadata Removal: Files often carry metadata that organisations don't intend to share - author names, revision history, comments, tracked changes. The Clearswift gateway can strip this metadata before the file leaves your environment, reducing the risk of inadvertent information disclosure. Anti-Steganography: The gateway can detect and neutralise data hidden within image files that could be used for covert data exfiltration. Why Content Inspection Matters Layering content inspection into your transfer workflow adds a critical defence that operates independently of your MFT platform. As regulatory expectations expand, organisations are increasingly expected to demonstrate not just that data was transferred securely, but that appropriate controls exist to prevent the movement of malicious or unauthorised content. An MFT platform paired with Data Loss Prevention and threat inspection provides the evidence trail regulators expect. Further, files themselves are becoming the attack surface. Organisations have invested heavily in network perimeter security, endpoint protection, and email filtering. But files moving through MFT workflows may bypass these controls entirely. Inline content inspection ensures that every file - inbound and outbound - is subject to the same rigour. A Single-Vendor Advantage One practical benefit of the GoAnywhere and Clearswift pairing is that both products sit within the Fortra portfolio. This means unified vendor support, tested integration paths, and a licensing conversation with a single provider rather than stitching together tools from multiple vendors. For organisations already running GoAnywhere MFT, adding the Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway is a natural extension, rather than rip-and-replace. The ICAP integration is configuration-driven, and policies can be tuned to match your specific compliance and security requirements without disrupting existing transfer workflows. Secure the Channel and Inspect the Cargo Encrypting files in transit is now table stakes. Knowing what's inside those files and enforcing policy on that content before it reaches its destination is where mature enterprise file transfer operations are heading. GoAnywhere MFT paired with the Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway delivers exactly that: secure, automated, auditable file transfer with deep content inspection, threat protection, and adaptive data loss prevention built into the workflow. If your current MFT setup moves files securely but can't tell you what's inside them, it's worth having a conversation with me about this. At Generic Systems Australia we’re one of Fortra's most experienced providers of GoAnywhere MFT solutions and Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway. Previous Next

< News Cost of Employee Data Loss Errors Soars 27 Mar 2026 Insider risk security incidents now cost organisations an average of US$19.5M annually, a 12% increase over the previous year. Everyday employee negligence – not malicious intent - has long been the root cause of most data theft. Last year it accounted for more than half of the total losses. Increasingly complex digital environments are leading to more misjudgements, process gaps, and unmanaged workflows. Shadow AI is also accelerating the data losses. As AI is increasingly adopted across the workforce, visibility and governance are failing to keep pace. Organisations are left in the dark about how routine productivity behaviours expose sensitive data. 92% of organisations surveyed by the Ponemon Institute acknowledged that generative AI has fundamentally changed how employees access and share information. Most (73%) said they worried that unauthorised AI use is creating invisible data exfiltration paths, but only 18% had fully integrated AI governance into their insider risk programs. As a result, exposure is growing faster than control. A Managed File Transfer solution is a key bulwark against unauthorised data movement. At Generic Systems Australia, we have decades of experience assisting Australian and New Zealand organisations to quickly and affordably deploy the world’s most effective MFT solution, GoAnywhere MFT . If you’d like to chat about how we could assist your organisation in preventing costly data loss errors by employees, let us know . Source: The data in this article is from Ponemon Institute’s Cost of Insider Risks 2026 Report. Previous Next

< News Outdated Protocols Leave Precious Data Vulnerable 30 Oct 2024 Business today is critically dependant on highly interconnected systems. The ability to transfer files securely between those systems is crucial to operational integrity and efficiency. That’s why secure file transfer solutions, which protect against unauthorised access and interception, foster trust among stakeholders, and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards, are becoming a must-have for responsible IT departments. Surprisingly, there are still businesses who rely on outdated, insecure file transfer protocols such as FTP and email. It’s making them vulnerable to cyber criminals, who can exploit their lack of built-in protective security measures. Open to Interception FTP, for instance, lacks built-in encryption. Data travelling via FTP is vulnerable to interception and eavesdropping by malicious actors. This susceptibility compromises the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. Compounding this vulnerability is the transmission of user credentials in plain text during the FTP login process. Usernames and passwords, transmitted without encryption, can easily be intercepted by anyone with access to network traffic. This opens the door to unauthorised access across an organisation’s network, systems and sensitive data. Using FTP scripts and batch files in automated processes significantly exacerbates the inherent security risks of FTP. The scripts themselves often contain plaintext user IDs and passwords, providing an easy-to-read roadmap for hackers and malicious software to exploit sensitive information. Even when the FTP server is secure, leaving credentials exposed in scripts widens an organisation’s “attack surface” and compromises its security. Compliance Risk Compliance with regulatory standards is another key concern. Industries such as healthcare and finance are subject to increasingly stringent data security and privacy regulations. However, with its inherent vulnerabilities and lack of encryption, traditional FTP falls well short of meeting these compliance standards, exposing organisations to regulatory scrutiny and penalties. The risks extend beyond interception to full unauthorised redirection of data. Improperly configured or intercepted FTP connections can lead to data being redirected to unintended destinations, exposing sensitive information to unsanctioned parties and increasing the likelihood of data breaches. Moreover, traditional FTP lacks comprehensive logging and auditing capabilities, making it challenging for administrators to track and monitor file transfers. Without proper records, it’s even more difficult to identify and address security incidents or ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. The Cost of Outdated Protocols Vulnerable file transfer protocols may come at a huge cost to businesses - financially and operationally. Financial loss, reputational damage, loss of customer trust, legal penalties and compensation cases add the initial business disruption. The fallout from a breach may also require substantial resources for investigation, remediation, and recovery efforts, furthering the business disruption and loss of productivity. Securing File Transfers Managed File Transfer (MFT) software provides a comprehensive solution to address these modern challenges. It enhances data security through advanced features such as encryption, secure protocols, and identity authentication, ensuring sensitive data remains protected during transmission. Compliance with regulations is also facilitated by MFT’s auditing capabilities and detailed logs, helping businesses mitigate regulatory risks and build customer trust. MFT also boosts an organisation’s efficiency and productivity. It automates file transfers, integrates seamlessly with existing systems to eliminate any need for manual intervention. That in turn cuts the risk of human error and accelerates time-to-market. Scalable, Flexible, Centralised Scalability and flexibility are other benefits of MFT, supporting increased data volumes, new file formats, and emerging technologies. On-prem MFT can be easily supplemented by cloud-based MFT, offering virtually unlimited scalability. Centralised management and visibility further streamline operations by providing a unified platform for managing file transfers, and detailed insights into transfer status and performance. By addressing the evolving needs of modern businesses, MFT has become a critical element of IT infrastructure in today’s competitive digital landscape. Local MFT Expertise Available Generic Systems Australia are experts in helping companies deploy Managed File Transfer. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand to secure their file transfers, keep cybercriminals at bay and improve their operational efficiency. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, or check out GoAnywhere – the award winning MFT used by thousands of organisations worldwide - please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how simply we can transition you from outdated protocols and approaches. I can even arrange a simple, zero-cost Proof of Concept. Previous Next

< News Why LOCAL Support Matters 15 Apr 2025 When you’re researching which software solution to invest in, it’s easy to become fixated on the minutiae of product features and technical specifications. Sure, these are important. However, experience has taught many Australian and New Zealand businesses the value of a further consideration that’s equally as important – the availability of local customer support and technical expertise. A key question to ask – especially for those of us operating businesses in a distant time zone on the far side of the planet – is: “Who do I turn to if there’s a problem?” Because that’s the moment when the value of true local customer support becomes really apparent! Beyond FAQs, Reddit & Chatbots FAQs, social media forums and chatbots can be helpful. But when it comes to IT systems, this kind of self-service can only help you so far. In a crisis, having genuine local human expertise and support available is invaluable . This is particularly true when it comes to integrative solutions such as Managed File Transfer (MFT). These often require expert configuration to integrate with the other software your organisation depends upon for daily operations. While the best MFTs can have your team up and running quickly for even complex, multi-step workflows, some scenarios – for example, establishing a disaster recovery environment, or setting up hybrid file transfer approaches – may require MFT vendor support. That’s why the breadth and depth of local support should be a key consideration when choosing an MFT solution. The Tyranny of Distance Access to local expertise and support is even more important for Australian and New Zealand businesses, operating as we do in what the rest of the world views as a smaller market in remote location and time zone. That can lead some vendors to – deliberately, or by omission – deprioritise customer support for Australian and New Zealand businesses. (How many times – either as consumers or business owners – have you needed support during our local business hours… only to realise that overseas customer support and technical support personnel are still sound asleep, or clocked off for the weekend?) A vendor which provides “boots on the ground” in Australia and New Zealand - ready and willing to service local customers’ needs – is a real advantage. Beyond Emergencies The value of having human experts available locally extends far beyond those critical moments when IT systems have failed. Professional services – such as end user training, and knowledge transfer to your IT own support personnel – are also valuable advantages. Key Customer Support Questions for Software Vendors Here are some important support questions I recommend you ask a software vendor when assessing which software solution will be best for your organisation: What hours do you provide customer support? Are technical experts available locally ? Are your technical staff expert in this specific solution? How many times have your technical staff deployed your solution to A/NZ businesses? What training do you offer? Can it be customised? Is it interactive or demonstration-led? Can I review a course outline before purchasing sessions? Is certification available for my team? What professional services are available, and how do you deliver them? Is Migration Assistance available? How are customer issues prioritised within your Customer Support team? What is the process for submitting a Support Request? Is there a Customer Portal available for downloading the latest updates, release notes, and documentation? Learning from Others’ Experiences The experiences of fellow customers can help bring the advantage of local support into sharp focus. Browsing third-party review sites such as G2, Software Reviews, and Capterra, you’ll find many reports from MFT customers about their dealings – positive and negative – with various MFT vendors’ support services. They make for thought-provoking reading! In addition, here are some expert reports and summaries comparing MFT offerings and customer service arrangements. Info-Tech Managed File Transfer Category Report : The Info-Tech Research Group evaluated the most popular managed file transfer software and vendors in the market – GoAnywhere MFT, MOVEit, IBM MFT, and more. Their detailed analysis includes a deep dive into vendor satisfaction for ease of vendor support, implementation, and product strategy. The report also provides head-to-head comparisons of leading solutions. G2’s MFT Grid Report : This report provides an analysis of providers in the MFT arena and covers satisfaction ratings, feature comparisons, market presence data, and more. G2 MFT Reviews Software Reviews PeerSpot Reviews The Best MFT, with the Best Local Support At Generic Systems Australia, we have decades of experience installing and supporting the world’s premier MFT , GoAnywhere, across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1993, we’re proud to count among our clients some of the region’s most iconic brands. Leveraging our unique skills and readily available local support, they rely on us to make their IT systems more secure and efficient, in turn, making their teams more productive. A long-term partner of Fortra (formerly Help Systems, and Linoma Software, the original authors of GoAnywhere MFT), our in depth understanding of GoAnywhere’s capabilities - including Advanced Workflows, data translation, auditing and compliance, automation and security - enables us to devise optimal deployment solutions, provide rapid Proofs of Concept, and move ahead quickly with implementation. In fact, we have exclusively managed GoAnywhere deployments for some of the region’s largest multinational corporations and Government departments, as well as small- to medium-sized businesses. Our Australia-based technical experts provide clients with the reassurance that local help will always be on-hand. If you’re exploring how to boost your efficiency and bottom line by leveraging Secure Managed File Transfer technology, please feel welcome to contact me for an obligation-free discussion. Or, if you’d prefer to read more, you can check out the many resources on our Generic Systems Australia website, including our exclusive Local MFT Buyer’s Guide . At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in MFT. Previous Next

< News Make Email Attachments Safe 3 July 2024 Email attachments continue to be the single biggest threat to your organisation’s cyber security. In 183 million phishing simulations conducted by Proofpoint customers this year, almost one in six recipients of a suspicious phishing email failed to protect their organisation’s valuable data. Employees either clicked a malicious link, performed a bogus password reset, or downloaded malware or ransomware. With such a high and persistent risk of cyber incursion, organisations increasingly require more from their file transfers than standard email attachments can provide. They need a smarter, more reliable way to send files, stay secure, and meet the needs of their clients, compliance mandates, and industry regulations. Managed File Transfer (MFT) future-proofs an organisation’s ability to send and receive files quickly, breaking free of the constraints of email attachments, and maintaining cyber security. Problem: Size Caps Most email applications cap the size of email attachments to 25 MB. That may have been “big enough” a couple of decades ago… but no longer. Now, a single high-resolution image can easily exceed 25Mb. Sending an entire folder typically requires zipping it to condense its contents. However, splitting ZIP files into chunks less than 25Mb is a time-consuming hassle. Problem: Insecure Even when successfully sent, email attachments pose ongoing security risks. They can be forwarded to unintended users. Worse, a single recipient with an infected device can infect the attachment with malware and spread it to others. On top of that, there’s always a possibility that an employee could send an email to the wrong person, or mistakenly send sensitive information outside of their network, causing compliance issues for your organisation. Problem: Indiscriminate If an attachment message originates internally, the protocol to keep sensitive data safe (or how to determine what sensitive data is) is often not widely disseminated or used. Encrypting attachments, one effective mechanism, can be tricky for casual users and implemented inconsistently, undermining its reliability as a whole-of-organisation solution. Problem: Degraded Performance Too many attachments can clog your inbox archive and slow backup processes. Some file types such as DLLs, JARs, and SOs may be completely blocked by email systems, disrupting business processes. Unpacking endless ZIP files also depletes available server resources. GoAnywhere MFT to the Rescue Email attachments have their place. But too often they’re a far from ideal way to move data, failing to provide the efficiency, agility, speed, and protection companies need when sending the files that underpin their business. That’s where GoAnywhere MFT can help. Solution: No Size Limits Providing a secure alternative to emailing files, the Secure Mail module in GoAnywhere MFT enables employees and other authorised users to easily send files. It’s much more secure than traditional email, and doesn’t limit file sizes or types. GoAnywhere not only frees your organisation from file size constraints, it also includes accelerated file transfer technologies which speed files to their destinations. Patented UDP file transfer technology enables even the largest files to be sent without incident from anywhere in the world. GoAnywhere’s MFT agent also helps ensure large batch files get to their destination with auto-resume and integrity checks, ensuring all of your message gets there in one piece, despite any network connectivity issues along the way. And if a network connectivity issue prevents the file being successfully transferred, GoAnywhere’s comprehensive alerts ensure you’ll know immediately. Solution: Secure Encrypted Sends Encryption is built into GoAnywhere. Any files sent are automatically encrypted end-to-end using one of a range of encryption protocols, including Open PGP, SFTP, FTPS, AS2 or AS4, and ZIP with AES. GoAnywhere also enables password protection for the attached downloads in case they are sent to the wrong recipient. Additionally, Secure Folders provide a place where your team can safely collaborate. Solution: Bottleneck Buster Lag, inefficiencies and other performance inhibitors are nullified GoAnywhere’s load balancing . Managed transfers help maximise uptime, and clustering functionality distributes files across your network, so they get there in the fastest time and with the least amount of disruption. Solution: Seamless Integration with Inbound Protection By combining GoAnywhere MFT with Clearswift in our Threat Protection Bundle , organisations can create layered cyber defences which enable their teams to receive and share information securely without impairing their productivity. It seamlessly integrates MFT with advanced threat protection and adaptive data loss prevention to keep your sensitive data secure. Not only does it prevent malware from entering your organisation, 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 SFT Threat Protection Bundle can also automatically detect and - if you configure it to do so - prevent employees from sharing sensitive information. If you’d like to discuss how your organisation’s file transfers can be made more secure and efficient, please feel welcome to contact me, Bradley Copson (mail to:bradley@gensys.com.au). 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. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfe r. Previous Next

< News Strong Growth in Cyber Security Workforce Projected 6 June 2025 Australian Cyber Network’s recently released State of the Industry 2024 report contains some interesting reading about the composition and qualifications of Australia’s cyber security workforce. Continued Growth, Changing Composition According to ACN, the nation’s cyber security workforce has continued its rapid expansion, reflecting both increased demand for cyber security professionals and the evolving nature of cyber threats. In 2024, it reached 137,453 professionals, up 9% over the previous year. However, within the overall growth, there’s been a shift in how cyber security roles are structured, and the priorities being placed by organisations on different skill sets. For example, 41% of the total roles are dedicated cyber security positions which explicitly require security expertise, and the remaining 59% are related roles, where cyber security is a significant but not exclusive aspect of the jobholder’s responsibilities. Within the dedicated category, 36% require deep technical expertise. These include Cyber Security Engineers, Penetration Testers and Security Architects. This indicates that, while cyber security expertise is becoming more specialised, a growing number of professionals across all sectors are required to integrate security skills. Functionally, the cyber security workforce remains heavily concentrated in Database Administrators and ICT Security Specialist roles (54%), followed by Software and Applications Programming (24%) and ICT Management (22%). Among the roles requiring deep technical expertise, Cyber Security Engineers, Penetration Testers and Developer Programmers dominate, with 81% within the Software and Applications Programmers category. These figures suggest that cyber security remains deeply embedded within the software development and data security domains, reinforcing the importance of integrating security considerations into the early stages of software engineering and IT infrastructure development. Gender Diversity From a gender diversity perspective, Australia’s cyber security workforce remains heavily male-dominated, with only 25% women. However, that’s an 8% increase since 2021, so progress is being made. ACN attribute the improvement to sustained efforts by industry groups, government initiatives and corporate programs, as well as the work of organisations dedicated to fostering a stronger, more connected community for women in cyber security. Workforce Projections ACN projects the cyber security workforce to grow significantly through to 2029, albeit at a reduced rate. By 2029, they expect the total workforce to grow to 193,000 roles, with slightly higher growth in dedicated roles. They believe that, while demand will remain strong, the acceleration seen in previous years may stabilise. Overall, the data reveals that cyber security analysts and engineers are driving the bulk of workforce expansion, highlighting industry demand for both frontline detection and incident response capability as well as technical implementation expertise. Skills Still In High Demand State-by-state forecasts reveal that, while Australia’s cyber security workforce appears sizeable on paper, with many states showing a healthy current supply of workers including jobseekers, supply is not keeping pace with projected demand. Across most jurisdictions, the number of workers per vacant job is steadily declining, signalling increased pressure on talent pipelines. States like Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, despite having the largest supply pools, will still show significant tightening in their job markets by 2029. South Australia and Queensland, with some of the highest worker-to-job ratios today, are projected to see those gaps narrow. ACN says this trend underscores the urgent need to build new entry pathways, accelerate training and retain talent, or risk a widening disconnect between workforce availability and industry needs across the country. Previous Next

< News Hidden Cost of "Free" File Transfers 1 Nov 2023 The Hidden Cost of "Free" File Transfers With 329 million terabytes of data being created each day, the ability to transfer files quickly and dependably has become a core business process for every business. Surprisingly, some businesses continue to entrust this critical dependency to free file transfer software. But is this software truly “free”…? A study by Aberdeen Group identified hidden costs that businesses incur using “free” file transfer mechanisms. In fact, 80% of files sent through e-mail attachments or “free” file transfer services ended up costing organisations money in the long run. How…? It’s taking longer to move a lot of data around. For example, as our businesses are finding new ways to make use of the high-resolution cameras in our smartphones, video files growing exponentially in size. HD video – with files measured in gigabytes - is already the standard. But 4K videos – typically hundreds of gigabytes– will soon be the norm. Moving high-res movies around finds employees spending more time than ever before simply waiting for file transfers to complete. When your team is sitting around waiting for a file to arrive, there’s a significant reduction in their productivity. If it takes them 3 hours to send a file, that’s 3 hours where both they and their collaborator are without the file needed to work effectively. Multiply the number of hours by the salaries of both professionals in question and the “free” file transfer isn’t free anymore. How often have you tried to send a file, only to have the transfer crash out midway? It’s not just frustrating, it’s a further waste of time. When file transfers fail, the non tech savvy among us need to seek the help of their IT department. So, not only is their time being wasted, but there’s a labour cost in resolving the problem. Aberdeen’s study estimated that resolving each stalled file transfer required a cumulative 11 hours of team time. Even when files successfully transfer, there remain significant cybersecurity risks when sensitive files are sent via free services. In Aberdeen’s study, free service transfers were twice as likely to result in security breaches compared to those conducted with professional Managed File Transfer software such as GoAnywhere . Major security issues took an average of 16 business hours to resolve and cost companies millions of dollars. When files are too big to send as email attachments, employees turn to “free” transfer tools. However, the time spent finding such tools could have been better spent on their core responsibilities. There’s not only a better way to move data around your business and its supply chain… it’s also a more cost-effective way. Aberdeen’s study found that businesses which invested a little in a professional Managed File Transfer solution had a median return of almost 500 times their investment. When it comes to Managed File Transfer solutions, there is one acknowledged industry leader – GoAnywhere MFT . GoAnywhere automates and encrypts data between an organisation’s employees and with its trading partners, protecting from unnecessary vulnerabilities while vastly improving file transfer speed and quality. If you’d like to discuss how GoAnywhere MFT could improve your organisation’s productivity and 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