< News Secure Your Email with these 6 Steps 16 Apr 2024 Secure Your Email in 6 Steps Email continues to be the world’s most frequently-used tool for collaboration. In fact, research group Radicati predict 376 billion emails will be sent by 4.5 billion users by the end of next year. Email’s enduring popularity makes it a prime target for cyber criminals. Phishing attacks, spam, and viruses, as well as compromised business emails being used as a gateway to other forms of data loss, can turn email from a collaboration tool into a weapon used against you. Balancing risk vs restraint With so much at stake, IT teams need to carefully balance the minimisation of email risks against the potential for placing draconian restraints on their organisation’s ability to efficiently conduct business. Secure Email Gateways –– such as the Clearswift Secure Email Gateway –– help organisations achieve the right balance for them, enforcing protective email policies without overburdening IT departments, email administrators and messaging teams. Handle with Care Email attachments continue to be a particular risk, and so, managing their transmission warrants particular care. A secure alternative to emailing files, such as the Secure Mail module in GoAnywhere MFT, enables employees to easily send files to other individuals via a secure link with a specific expiry date. Because it is much more secure than traditional email, Secure Mail doesn’t limit the size or types of files being transmitted –– a drawback of many email clients such as Outlook and Gmail. 6 Steps to Secure Email From our many years of helping organisations protect their valuable data, we recommend IT teams define robust email security policies and determine what’s required from their email security defence, by following these six easy steps: 1. Define which data needs to be protected 2. Be clear about the dangers 3. Establish a robust and sustainable email security policy 4. Close the zero-day window 5. Encrypt sensitive data 6. Monitor behaviour and performance --- If you’d like to discuss how your organisation’s email can be made more secure –– without impeding your team’s efficiency ––p lease feel free to contact me , Bradley Copson (mail to: bradley@gensys.com.au ). I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how we can transition you from your existing approaches hassle-free, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. Generic Systems Australia Your Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer #MFT #managedfiletransfer #securefiletransfer #sft #cybersecurity #datatransfer Previous Next

< News Survive the Cyber Security Staff Drought 3 Sept 2024 Australian organisations are still struggling to recruit and train sufficient cyber security specialists to keep their valuable data safe. A report by government-funded industry body AustCyber predicted that Australia would need an extra 4800 cyber security workers each year to avoid a significant shortfall by 2030. It warned that the local industry is lagging those of other countries, urging further private sector investment in the area. AustCyber found that 74% of cyber security professionals were being impacted by non-availability of suitably qualified staff. Only 8.8% rated Australia’s cyber security sector as “highly competitive”, while 21% rated the local industry as “not competitive” compared to other global markets. 20% Positions Vacant The Australian Government’s 2023 Skills Priority List shows cyber security roles as among the highest-ranked skills with a national shortage. According to AustCyber, cyber security architects are the most in-demand cyber security role, followed by engineers and analysts. While there were ~51,300 dedicated cyber security workers in Australia last year, a staggering 12,500 jobs had remained vacant. The workforce needs to grow by 66% to reach the total of 85,000 who would be required by 2030. Speaking to The Australian Financial Review earlier this year, the RMIT’s Research Director from the Centre of Cyber Security, Matthew Warren, said: “We cannot run before we walk, and right now the Australian cyber security industry does not have the depth of dedicated, skilled cyber security workers required to strengthen Australia’s security posture against the increasing sophistication, ferocity and prevalence of cyber security threat actors.” AustCyber chief executive Chris Kirk said that cyber security was now a “non-negotiable, impacting every Australian”. Early Education + a Wider Funnel While there’s been a 30% year-on-year growth in the number of people studying cyber security at university, the funnel for future workers needs to be wider for AustCyber’s target to be met. Said Kirk: “We really need to get cyber into the education system quite early, like primary school. And, at the speed of which the industry moves, your skill set can be severely challenged very quickly. So it’s extremely important we upskill and keep globally relevant the professionals in these jobs.” Surviving Staff Shortfalls Organisations struggling to recruit cyber security specialists should consider how automation can augment and relieve the load being carried by their existing cyber security specialists. For example, advanced Managed File Transfer solutions, such as GoAnywhere MFT , can centrally manage and secure file transfers organisation-wide. Recognised for its class-leading features, GoAnywhere frees up your cyber security specialists, working in the background to comprehensively mitigate the risks of storing and moving your data, both within and outside your organisation. Through its centralised control, encryption, and auditing capabilities, GoAnywhere replaces risky traditional approaches and improves productivity. Its versatility, security, ease of use, and budget-friendliness have made it a must-have solution for organisations committed to protecting their information assets. Expert Local Advice On Hand At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and the Asia-Pacific region’s experts on Managed File Transfer solutions. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you augment your cyber security team’s efforts, please feel welcome to get in touch . Previous Next

< News Version 7.10 of GoAnywhere MFT is now available for download. 23 Apr 2026 Good news for those using the world's leading Managed File Transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT. Version 7.10 is now available!  Generic Systems Australia customers can find the full details of what included in the Release Notes, accessible via your Customer Portal. At Generic Systems Australia we’re always on hand to help our valued customers fully leverage their investment in GoAnywhere MFT and gain every benefit from more secure and efficient file transfers. Previous Next

< News Boost Employee Productivity via Managed File Transfer 19 Feb 2025 76% of employees report that they spend 1-3 hours a day simply moving data from one place to another, according to research by Zapier. What if you could give your team that time back, to spend on more value-added tasks? You can - with Managed File Transfer (MFT). When Tools Become Time Sinks IT tools are designed to enhance employee collaboration and productivity. However, as businesses grow, they adopt many different IT tools, often with differing file formats. That opens up a black hole of time-wasting as employees are forced to translate and transfer files every time they want to share data across the organisation or with customers or suppliers. GoAnywhere MFT – the world’s leading MFT – automates this task. It gives employees back precious time to focus on more value-added tasks. GoAnywhere translates files to and from a variety of widely-used formats without cumbersome manual scripts. Its comprehensive ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) features enable data values to be mapped, formatted and modified between source and target files automatically. Even better, GoAnywhere's secure collaboration features make connecting and sharing between employees easier, faster and more secure – even when they’re mobile. It provides an intuitive browser-based web client for performing ad-hoc file transfers, enterprise file sync and sharing via GoDrive, and a handy mobile application for moving files quickly while on-the-go. Protected Productivity In addition to the productivity and efficiency benefits it offers, GoAnywhere MFT protects your organisation’s valuable data at rest, and in transit. Coupled with an Advanced Threat Protection Bundle , it enables organisations to safely collaborate while repelling the efforts of cybercriminals. This automated defense system protects your data in three important ways: 1. Prevents files containing malware from being shared. 2. Blocks sensitive data from being shared. 3. Redacts sensitive information from files before transfer. Time to Tame the Time Sink? If you’d like to discuss how GoAnywhere MFT could help boost your organisation’s productivity and bottom line, please feel welcome to get in touch with us for an obligation-free discussion. Previous Next

< News WTH is MFT…? 31 Mar 2025 In an industry overrun by acronyms, you may be wondering “WTH is MFT?” FWIW, here’s a brief overview. “MFT” is the abbreviation of Managed File Transfer - a powerful technology which comprehensively addresses the risks and challenges of moving information both within an organisation, and externally, to suppliers, partners and customers. MFT simplifies the complexities of data transfer by providing centralised control, encryption, and auditing capabilities. Unlike traditional approaches such as FTP, MFT offers enhanced security protocols, ensuring data privacy during transmission and storage. The best MFT solutions do all this via a user-friendly interface, which is easy to use for even non-technical employees. WHY MFT? The reasons organisations initially adopt MFT solutions are many and varied. However, every organisation which employs the technology soon realises its many and varied benefits. Security MFT employs robust encryption algorithms, reducing the risk of data breaches during transit. Features like Access Control, and Multi-factor Authentication, safeguard sensitive information from unauthorised access. Efficiency MFT automates repetitive tasks. This not only reduces human error, it saves significant staff time. Through scheduling of file transfers, monitoring of progress, and automatic error-handling, it enables a significant boost to operational efficiency. Compliance In industries with strict regulatory requirements, MFT helps companies meet compliance standards (e.g. HIPAA and GDPR) by automatically maintaining detailed logs and audit trails. Scalability Through its ability to handle large file transfers and an ever-growing number of users, MFT is able to grow in sync with an organisation's needs, while maintaining superior performance. Collaboration In addition to improving business processes within an organisation, MFT facilitates seamless collaboration with external partners, suppliers, and customers, fostering strong relationships built on shared trust and reliability. W2 MFT? If all that’s TMI, then the TL;DR is: MFT provides organisations a secure and efficient way to transfer their data. And if you’d like to know more about MFT, then LMK and we can jump OTP. B4N! 😉 Previous Next

< News Aussie cyber staff “world’s most stressed”: survey 9 Oct 2024 Aussie cyber security workers are the world’s most stressed, according to a survey by international tech professional association ISACA. For its State of Cybersecurity 2024 report, ISACA surveyed 1,868 cyber security professionals from 102 countries, including Australia. They found that Australian cyber security workers are feeling more stressed in their jobs than their counterparts in any other country. Overly Complex, Under Resourced Respondents attributed the rising stress to Australia’s “increasingly complex threat landscape” and “continual under-resourcing” of their cyber security departments and roles. They reported lower budgets, higher hiring and retention challenges, and a more significant lack of prioritisation of cyber security risks than their global peers. Nearly half of all respondents believed their company’s cyber security budget was inadequate, and only a third expected it to be increased in the year ahead. As a result, most said they didn’t feel ready to combat the growing risk of a cyber-attack on their organisation. Burnout In a further worrying sign for Australian businesses, many cyber security professionals said the stress of their role had become so significant that they were considering moving on from their current organisation. Of those who had already left, 60% cited “stress” as the primary reason. ISACA’s Director of Professional Practices and Innovation, Jon Brandt, urged Australian employers to better mitigate the stress of their cyber defenders. “Employers (should) explore ways to support staff before burnout and attrition occur,” he said. ISACA said the increasing complexity of cyber attacks required additional effort, energy and intelligence from cyber professionals. It characterised the need to stay ahead of new technologies and digital weapons as “all-consuming”, and this explained why cyber pros in Australia were feeling the effects of increased stress in their roles. Most Australian respondents said they expected a cyber attack on their organisation during the next year. However, only 32% had a high degree of confidence in their team’s ability to detect and respond to the attack. Cyber Stress Relief Companies can take some of the load off their beleaguered cyber security staff by adopting automated, proactive and layered cyber defences. The goal is an always-on system which automatically secures, stores and transfers data, repelling cyberthieves before they gain access to company systems. The foundation of such an approach is a technology called “Managed File Transfer” (MFT). Paired with secure content engines and secure digital rights management, MFT is an optimal way to prevent data theft and cyber breaches. An MFT solution such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT keeps your organisation’s valuable data safe - at rest, and in transit. Coupled with an Advanced Threat Protection Bundle, it enables organisations to safely collaborate without exposing their systems or team to the risks of malware. This automated defence system protects your organisation’s data in three key ways: 1. It prevents files containing malware from being received, by scanning all inbound files and automatically stripping out embedded malware, triggered executables, scripts, or macros. 2. It blocks sensitive data from being shared, by inspecting file contents and stopping protected data from being shared, based on policies you define. 3. It redacts sensitive information from files before they are transferred, detecting and/or removing geotags, document properties, email addresses, and other metadata from documents. Local Help Available As your company’s stressed cyber professionals are signalling, today’s interconnected business environment makes cyber attacks inevitable. However, foiling these attacks no longer requires draining manual cyber surveillance. At Generic Systems Australia , we’ve helped hundreds of business leaders and IT teams across the Asia-Pacific region rest easier, knowing that their valuable data is protected by the automated sentries of GoAnywhere with Advanced Threat Protection. We can do the same for you. It’s surprisingly affordable, and our Migration Services mean you can keep running your business without disruption as we you transition to a more secure approach. In fact, we’re so confident that the capabilities and business case for installing an MFT solution stack up that we’ll even offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. If you’d like to help take the load off your cyber security team, and explore how your organisation can automate its data transfer security, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News Email Overload Creating Cyber Complacency in Australia 23 Oct 2024 Australians send and receive 8.1 billion emails each day. That makes us the 10th most prolific emailers in the world. And that’s a problem . It’s not just the inbox clutter we’re experiencing (or perhaps, contributing to). It’s the cyber security complacency it’s creating. You see, email continues to represent the single biggest threat to your organisation’s cyber security. The more emails we receive, the greater the risk that a cybercriminal will gain access to your organisation’s data and secrets. Proven Danger Real world tests have proven that the threat posed by Australians’ “email encumbrance” is real. Proofpoint conducted 183 million phishing simulations earlier this year. They observed that almost one in six recipients of a suspicious phishing email failed to protect their organisation’s valuable data. Recipients variously clicked malicious links, succumbed to a bogus password reset, or downloaded ransomware. What leads employees to fall for phishing and malware…? It’s “breach fatigue” – employees who have become complacent and careless about cybersecurity. Cyber Complacency Professor Sanjay Jha, UNSW Lead of the Cybersecurity Cooperative Research Centre, said: “It’s human nature that you start to just get used to certain things. (But) phishing attacks continue. In fact they are getting ever more innovative.” He urged companies to do more to keep personal data safe from hackers. “The problem is that ICT systems are very complex and every day new applications are deployed, and new information is stored and exchanged.” Whole-of-Enterprise Email Protection With escalating email volumes creating a high and persistent risk of cyber incursion, organisations need a systematic way for employees to securely and reliably exchange files and emails with external third parties. Thankfully, there are technical safeguards you can put in place to prevent your employees from accidentally - or negligently, or maliciously - allowing cyber criminals in. Not only will they help protect your organisation from cyber criminals, as a bonus, they’ll also improve your employees’ efficiency. Our SFT Threat Protection Bundle enables your organisation’s email system to automatically detect and prevent phishing links and other malware from entering your organisation. Better still, it can also automatically detect and prevent employees from sharing malware or sensitive information. Active Threat Protection If an employee - knowingly or unknowingly - attempts to share a file containing malware, the files are intercepted and “sanitised”. That is to say: their malicious elements are automatically removed. The SFT Threat Protection Bundle can also go a step further and automatically detect and prevent employees from sharing sensitive information. For example, let’s say a folder has Word or PDF documents, or Jpeg images, which contain Personally Identifiable Information. If an employee attempts to transmit any of these files, a secure ICAP gateway will automatically inspect and block the transfer. Or if you prefer, the gateway can be configured to automatically redact (i.e. mask out) sensitive information from documents and image files while still permitting the remainder of the file to be shared. Free Demonstration If you’d like to see first-hand how our SFT Threat Protection Bundle can help keep your organisation’s data safe, and help beleaguered employees keep their guards up, why not get in touch and have an obligation-free chat with me? At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure managed file transfer. PS: In the three minutes it took you to read this article, almost a billion new emails were sent around the world - many of them to and from Australians! Previous Next

< News Surge in Scanning Suggests Targeted Hack Attack Imminent 8 July 2025 A recently detected increase in attempts to hack MOVEit Managed File Transfer underlines the importance of promptly patching your enterprise software. Threat intelligence Firm GreyNoise has warned of a “notable surge” in hackers scanning MOVEit MFT systems. Scanning Surge GreyNoise said that the surge in attacks started on May 27. Since then, the volume of scanners has remained between 200 and 300 per day - a 20-30 times increase over usual levels. They suggested attackers may be probing for unpatched systems or possibly preparing a coordinated mass attack. The Australian Signals Directorate – Australia’s premier cyber crime combatants – advises that applying patches to applications is critical to ensuring the security of systems. “Once a vulnerability in an application is made public, it can be expected that malicious code will be developed by malicious actors within 48 hours, sometimes within 24 hours,” they said. Obviously, applying multiple patches in a production environment may not only be time consuming, it may well impact production system uptime and even create greater potential for compounded problems during the process. Alternatives Some organisations have been completely replacing their existing Managed File Transfer (MFT) systems with the MFT independently recommended as the world’s most advanced – Fortra’s GoAnywhere. GoAnywhere offers two key security advantages over lesser Managed File Transfer solutions. Firstly, it includes an advanced Threat Brain . This aggregates security intelligence from across Fortra’s deep portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and external providers to continuously identify and block IPs with malicious intent. Threat Brain enables GoAnywhere to quickly and proactively block threats before they infiltrate your organisation. Secondly, rather than merely patching its software, Fortra frequently releases complete updated versions. Upgrading the software to a new version is as simple as downloading the latest version from the Fortra customer portal, briefly stopping your existing version, and then installing it. Local Expertise Available At Generic Systems Australia we’ve helped dozens of Australian and New Zealand organisations transition to GoAnywhere quickly, simply and inexpensively. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and even provide an obligation-free proof of concept. At Generic Systems Australia we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News The Missing Link in Your Cyber Security Strategy? 22 Apr 2025 Is Secure Managed File Transfer a “missing link” in your company’s cyber security strategy? Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Network The increasing frequency of hacks and other cyber incursions suggest that the cyber security measures being employed by Australian and New Zealand organisations are not keeping pace with cyber threats. As Forbes observes, “Companies keep pouring tons of money into protecting their network… but the real crown jewels are in the data that sits behind the network walls. That data is often not protected." “Locking the door” through corporate network protections is a good start. But it’s not enough. An organisation’s crown jewels should also be kept in a vault. This ensures that, even if a hacker gets inside, they won’t be able to exploit the data they find. Encrypting your data keeps it in the vault. And the security guard that puts your data in that vault is Managed File Transfer (MFT). How MFT Secures Your Data To be truly secure, data must be protected not only when it’s stored, but also while it’s enroute to and from storage . MFT solutions such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT encrypt data at rest and in transit, complying with the highest data security standards across the US and Europe, such as HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS, SOX, and the GDPR. 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. The "Managed" in MFT MFT software automates and streamlines the exchange of data for you, reducing manual processes and eliminating the need for any legacy tools and scripts you might currently be using. Data (including documents, images, videos, and other files) can also be exchanged via MFT across your private networks, systems, applications, partners, and cloud environments from a single point of administration. More than Transfers MFT software isn’t only for sending files between users and systems. It can also automate business processes, ensure secure connections, track file transfer activity, and more. File Encryption GoAnywhere MFT employs integrated encryption technologies to secure sensitive data. It also includes a key manager which enables you to create, import, export, and manage your keys and certificates within the product. Automation User errors and manual processes can also cause data breaches. By automating the encryption and exchange of sensitive files, processes and workflows can run without user intervention — especially useful when dealing with a high volume of file transfers. Email Enhancement GoAnywhere MFT offers a secure email module which allows users to send one-off file transfers securely, through a HTTPS connection. Cloud Connections MFT can help you build better connections between your network and web/cloud applications. GoAnywhere MFT offers built-in cloud integrations with applications such as Dropbox, SharePoint, and JIRA, and popular cloud services including Amazon, Google and Azure. Auditing & Reporting GoAnywhere MFT provide audit reports to meet compliance needs. All file transfer and administrator activity is stored and easily searchable. For organisations that need to report on file transfer activity to remain compliant with regulations and laws, the audit logs can be automatically generated and distributed as PDF reports. These are just some of the many MFT features which can help you protect your files. Add the Missing Link The rise in the rate of cyber crime suggests it’s a case of “when” – not “if” – your organisation will be targeted. So now is the time to get ahead of the hackers and explore how MFT can enhance your data’s security. Why not arrange a free trial and see how MFT can work in your organisation? The benefits are immediate, from file transfer automation to solid data encryption. I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how quickly and easily my team of technical experts can transition your organisation to the world’s best MFT solution, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. 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