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

< News Cybercrime Incident Costs Triple for Australian Enterprises 21 Oct 2025 The latest Annual Cyber Threat Report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) revealed that the average cost of a cybercrime incident to large Australian businesses has more than tripled year on year. This alarming surge reflects not just the growing sophistication of cybercriminals, but also the expanding attack surface of enterprise systems and the rising stakes of data breaches in an increasingly digitised economy. Why Average Costs are Skyrocketing Several converging factors explain the dramatic escalation in financial impact. High-Value Assets : Large businesses hold vast troves of sensitive data — customer records, intellectual property, financial systems. These are prime targets for ransomware and data exfiltration. Cybercriminals are increasingly tailoring attacks to exploit these assets, demanding higher ransoms and causing deeper operational disruption. Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Enterprises often rely on complex ecosystems of vendors, partners, and third-party platforms. A breach in one node can cascade across the network, amplifying the damage and complicating response efforts. Regulatory Penalties and Legal Exposure: Stricter data protection laws mean that businesses can incur hefty fines and legal liabilities for a breach. The reputational fallout can also erode customer trust and shareholder value. Extended Downtime and Recovery Costs : Cyber incidents often cripple critical infrastructure, leading to prolonged outages, lost productivity, and expensive recovery operations. For large businesses, even a few hours of downtime can translate into millions in losses. According to the ACSC, the average cost per incident for large organisations has surged from to over AUD $202,000 in just one year. It’s a stark reminder that reactive security is no longer sufficient. MFT: A Strategic Shield One of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in the cybersecurity arsenal is Managed File Transfer (MFT). Unlike ad hoc file sharing methods such as email attachments, cloud drives, or FTP, MFT provides a secure, auditable, and policy-driven framework for exchanging sensitive data. Here’s how MFT — such as the class leading GoAnywhere MFT — helps businesses reduce cybercrime exposure. End-to-End Encryption : MFT platforms encrypt data both in transit and at rest, ensuring that even if intercepted, the contents remain unreadable to unauthorised persons. Access Control and Authentication : Granular permissions, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access prevent unauthorised users from accessing or manipulating files. Automated Workflows and Monitoring : MFT systems can automate file transfers with built-in logging and alerts, reducing human error and enabling rapid detection of anomalies. Compliance and Audit Trails : MFT solutions often include detailed audit logs and compliance reporting features, helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate due diligence in the event of an incident. Reduced Shadow IT : By centralising file transfers within a secure platform, MFT reduces the risk of employees using unapproved tools that bypass corporate security controls. From Reactive to Resilient As cyber threats grow in scale and complexity, large businesses need to shift from reactive defence to proactive resilience. This makes investing in secure infrastructure like Managed File Transfer more than a mere technical upgrade. GoAnywhere enables further resilience by providing High Availability and Failover through active-active clustering, enabling multiple GoAnywhere installations to work together in a distributed environment.  This way, if one node fails or is compromised, other nodes seamlessly continue processing file transfers and workflows, minimising downtime and maintaining service continuity.  The tripling of cybercrime costs is a wake-up call. By securing the channels through which data flows, organisations can close critical gaps, reduce breach likelihood, and contain the “blast radius” when incidents occur. In a landscape where every file could be a vector and every transfer a risk, MFT offers the control, visibility, and security that modern enterprises need. Standing By to Help At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia and New Zealand’s experts in helping business take advantage of GoAnywhere’s many capabilities. We’ve assisted dozens of organisations to make their file transfers resilient, secure and reliable — boosting their efficiency in the process. If you’d like to discuss how we can deliver these advantages to your organisation, please feel welcome to get in touch with 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 cyber security and productivity. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in data transfer. Previous Next

< News Cybercrimes Frozen Out of Winter Olympics 12 Feb 2026 The competition at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics isn’t just between athletes from around the world. It’s also between the Olympic IT team and the hordes of hackers trying to disrupt the event. Today’s Olympics run on technology. Ticketing, payments, transport, broadcasting, accreditation, hotel bookings, and even crowd management all depend on connected systems that need to work flawlessly under intense time pressure. Digital disruptions can snowball quickly into event-breaking disruptions when billions of viewers and tightly choreographed schedules are involved. It makes the Games an attractive target for cyberthieves, hacktivists, and cyber espionage. Speedrun of Familiar Challenges The Olympics mirror many of the same challenges large organisations face. They depend on complex, interconnected systems, a multitude of third-party providers, identity and access controls, peak traffic, and near-zero tolerance for downtime. The threats involved are familiar, too: ransomware, phishing, DDoS, and supply-chain interceptions. Analysis by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 shows that recent Olympics have consistently attracted cyber activity, from wi-fi and infrastructure disruptions at PyeongChang 2018 to sabotage attempts around Tokyo 2020 and spikes in DDoS attacks, phishing, and scam traffic during the Paris 2024 Games. Milano-Cortina 2026 is under heavy daily attack, too. The attacks started well before the opening ceremony. Italian officials reported that they had blocked cyber attempts targeting government systems and Olympic-adjacent infrastructure, including sites connected to the Games and nearby hotels. The early activity reinforced a typical Olympic pattern, focusing on foreign ministry offices and hospitality infrastructure rather than competition systems themselves. Since then, Italian authorities have confirmed they have foiled multiple Russian‑origin attacks aimed at disrupting the Games’ digital and physical infrastructure. These attempts have targeted websites linked to the Olympics, hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and even Italian foreign ministry systems, including embassies and consulates abroad. Several Olympic‑related websites in Austria and Germany also experienced temporary outages attributed to pro‑Russian hacktivist groups, underscoring the broader geopolitical backdrop. MFT: an essential defence Major sporting events are, at their core, giant data‑exchange machines. Behind the spectacle of athletes, crowds, and broadcast cameras sits an enormous operational engine moving rosters, medical files, accreditation records, logistics manifests, vendor contracts, security briefings, and real‑time performance data between hundreds of organisations. That’s why Managed File Transfer (MFT) is one of the unsung heroes of events like the Olympics, the World Cup, or the Commonwealth Games. These events aren’t just big - they’re interconnected, with every partner needing to exchange sensitive information quickly, reliably, and in a way that won’t collapse under pressure. MFT shines in this environment because it replaces the messy patchwork of ad‑hoc file sharing with a single, governed, auditable system. When you’re dealing with athlete biometrics, anti‑doping results, ticketing data, or security operations, you can’t afford a file to go missing or arrive late. MFT provides guaranteed delivery, automated workflows, and encryption that meets the scrutiny of international regulators. It also gives organisers something priceless during a global event: predictability. When the world is watching, “the file didn’t send” simply isn’t an acceptable outcome. And then there’s the added protection of MFT in what is a high-risk cyber threat landscape. MFT reduces the attack surface by centralising file movement, enforcing authentication, and providing full audit trails. Local MFT Experts At Generic Systems Australia, we have decades of experience helping Australian and New Zealand organisations take advantage of the security and efficiency that MFT provides. And our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for busy businesses who’d rather spend their time focusing on their customers than their IT systems. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with me . Attribution: this article draws on information shared by The National CIO Review and other sources. Previous Next

< News Automate Cyber Security to Help Manage the Staff Shortage 7 Oct 2025 Automating your cyber security is one key way organisations can deal with the worsening scarcity of skilled cyber security staff in Australia. ISACA’s  State of Cybersecurity 2025 report shows that cyber security teams in Australia remain stretched thin. More than half (54%) say they are understaffed. Even more (58%) say they have unfilled positions. Hiring headache Australian organisations say there is a continuing high demand for technical cyber security professionals, but that they struggle to hire and retain them. Around a third (36%) say it takes three to six months to hire for even entry-level roles, and the challenge worsens (48%) for non-entry-level roles. The problem is more acute in Australia than on average globally (39%). Under-funded, and under threat Australian organisations’ hiring challenges are exacerbated by lack of staff funding. Almost half of respondents to ISACA’s survey said they had received insufficient funding to address cyber security issues, and only 24% predicted they would receive any budget increase in the year ahead. Again, this compared unfavourably to the 41% of cyber security professionals globally who expected their organisation’s cyber security budgets to increase. Skill profile changing The qualifications being sought by employers are also evolving … though perhaps not in the way you might expect. “Organisational Fit” is now the most highly sought after attribute (66%), followed by usual factors such as “Prior Cybersecurity Experience” (62%). Also highly-valued are “Adaptability” (57%), “Communication” (60%), “Critical Thinking” (55%) and “Problem Solving” (44%). Worse to Come? 41% of the Australian organisations who responded to ISACA’s survey said their organisation had experienced more attacks than a year ago. While half believe an attack on their organisation is likely or very likely in the year ahead, only 35% feel confident in their team’s incident response capabilities. ISACA’s Oceania Ambassador, Jo Stewart-Rattray, said Australia couldn’t “hire its way out of a skill gap this deep”. “Fewer organisations are training non-security staff into cyber roles, even though most organisations acknowledge they are under-staffed (and) this approach is unsustainable,” she said. Automating to Augment 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. 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 New Zealand’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 GenAI Cyber Attacks on the Rise: Gartner 30 Sept 2025 Attacks using Generative AI (“GenAI”) for phishing, deepfakes and social engineering have become mainstream, and attacks on GenAI application infrastructure and prompt-based manipulations are emerging. These are among the troubling findings of a recent survey of cyber security leaders by Gartner, the technology insights company. GenAI is a form of artificial intelligence designed to create original content—such as text, images, music, video, or code—based on patterns it learns from existing data. Unlike traditional AI which classifies or predicts, GenAI generates new data that mimics human creativity. Rise of the Machines 62% of organisations experienced a deepfake attack involving social engineering or exploiting automated processes. These attacks included: deepfake videos used against automated face biometrics or identity verification (29%); deepfake audio clips used against automated voice biometrics (32%); social engineering with deepfake during video calls with an employee (36%); and social engineering with deepfake during audio calls with an employee (44%). In addition, 29% of cybersecurity leaders reported that their organisations had experienced an attack on enterprise GenAI infrastructure in the last 12 months. 32% said they experienced an attack on AI applications that leveraged the application prompt during the last 12 months. Gartner said that chatbot assistants are vulnerable to a variety of adversarial prompting techniques, such as attackers generating prompts to manipulate large language models (LLMs) or multimodal models into generating biased or malicious output. Emerging Threats Speaking at a Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in London, Akif Khan, Gartner’s specialist VP in identity and access management, said: “As adoption accelerates, attacks leveraging GenAI for phishing, deepfakes and social engineering have become mainstream, while other threats — such as attacks on GenAI application infrastructure and prompt-based manipulations — are emerging and gaining traction.” While 67% of cybersecurity leaders said emerging GenAI risks demand significant changes to existing cybersecurity approaches, Gartner said a more balanced strategy is warranted. “Rather than making sweeping changes or isolated investments, organisations should strengthen core controls and implement targeted measures for each new risk category,” Khan said. MFT vs GenAI One such core control is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, such as GoAnywhere MFT . It should be among an organisation’s first lines of defence. Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions play a critical role in defending organisations against deepfake phishing and social engineering by enforcing secure, authenticated channels for data exchange. Unlike ad hoc file sharing methods that can be easily exploited, MFT platforms integrate multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption, and access controls to ensure that only verified users can initiate or receive transfers. This mitigates the risk of attackers impersonating trusted individuals using deepfake audio or video to trick employees into sharing sensitive files. Additionally, robust MFT systems include audit trails and automated alerts which help security teams detect anomalous behaviour — such as unusual file requests or access patterns — that may indicate social engineering attempts. By centralising and securing file movement, MFT reduces the attack surface and strengthens organisational resilience against increasingly sophisticated deception tactics. Local Expertise Available At Generic Systems Australia we’re Australia’s and NZ’s experts in deploying Managed File Transfer solutions. We’ve assisted businesses of all sizes to protect their customer data and secure their file transfers, while keeping their operations running smoothly. 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 explain how simply we can help you maintain your customers’ trust. Previous Next

< News Secret Ransomware Payments Rife: Survey 19 Aug 2024 Pervasive cyberattacks are leading most companies to pay ransoms and break their “Do Not Pay” policies, according to recent research. A poll of IT and security decision-makers conducted by Cohesity found that that most companies have paid a ransom in the last two years. In fact, 79% of respondents said their company had been the victim of a ransomware attack during the second half of 2023. The breadth of an organisation’s “attack surfaces” depends on the size and scope of its data environments. However, 78% of respondents said their data security risk had increased faster than the growth in the data they manage. They also said their organisation’s cyber resilience and data security strategies had not kept pace with emerging threats – only 21% had full confidence in their company’s cyber resilience strategy. Slow Recovery, Lack of Testing Cyber resilience is a critical element of business continuity, and encompasses a company’s ability to recover their data and restore business processes when they suffer a cyberattack or IT outage. Key insights from the survey on this point included: All respondents said they need more than 24 hours to recover data and restore business processes. Only 7% said their company could recover data and restore business processes within 1-3 days. 35% said they could recover and restore in 4 to 6 days, while 34% need 1-2 weeks, and 23% need more than 3 weeks. Only 12% of those surveyed said their company had stress-tested their data security, data management, and data recovery processes or solutions in the six months prior to being surveyed. 46% hadn’t tested in more than 12 months. Secret Ransom Payments While 84% had a “do not pay” policy, Cohesity reported that 94% of respondents divulged that their company would pay a ransom to recover data and restore business processes. 5% said “maybe, depending on the ransom amount”. Two thirds said their company would be willing to pay over US$3M to recover data and restore business processes, and a third said their company would be willing to pay over $5M. Don’t Pay: Prevent! The volume, frequency, and sophistication of ransomware attacks will only increase. And paying ransoms only encourages cyberthieves to escalate their efforts. Worse, if ransoms are seen as “easy money”, new miscreants will be tempted to acquire ransomware tools from the dark web and join the cyber crimewave. Rather than investing in ransoms, organisations need to invest in their cyber resilience. That starts with keeping thieves at bay - protecting valuable data where it is stored, and when it is transferred – and building organisational capability in rapidly responding to and recovering from cyberattacks. Building cyber resilience need not be a drag on an organisation’s efficiency. Automation can ensure data is protected at rest and in motion, requiring little to no manual management. For example, 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 (including the US’s and Europe’s HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS, SOX, and 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. Advanced Threat Protection and Adaptive Loss Prevention add a further layer of defence. SFT Threat Protection enables safe collaboration with external parties, preventing malware from entering your organisation, and reducing opportunities for employees to lose or mishandle sensitive data. Local Expertise Ready to Help Generic Systems Australia are your local experts in Managed File Transfer and Advanced Threat Protection. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations across the Asia-Pacific region to secure their data, keep cybercriminals at bay… and keep ransomware off the books. 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 from outdated software and approaches, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. About the survey: Cohesity’s findings are based on a survey of 902 IT and Security decision-makers (split as close to 50:50 as possible) commissioned by Cohesity and conducted by Censuswide. Survey respondents were polled from businesses in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The top five industries selected by respondents as best representing the industry their company operates in were: IT & Telecommunications, Finance, Healthcare, Finance, HR, and Manufacturing & Utilities. Previous Next

< News How Load Balancing optimises your file transfers 30 Apr 2024 Network bottlenecks that cause business downtime are the bete noir of corporate IT teams. Businesswire found that 82% of companies experienced at least one downtime incident during the past three years… costing small businesses $660 per minute, and larger organisations $14,000 per minute. Load balancing is a key technique for keeping network traffic flowing. What is Load Balancing? Load balancing is key to “clustering”, where multiple systems work together as a single unit to help ensure high-availability, scalability, and reliability. It’s a technique which enables organisations to distribute workloads and network traffic across multiple servers or network interfaces in a computer cluster. Effective load balancing means that network traffic is always directed to servers which are “available”, should a particular server become overwhelmed or fail. Balancing workloads optimises the performance of systems and applications –– for example, a managed file transfer (MFT) solution for exchanging data –– preventing bottlenecks and other efficiency-sapping impacts. Why Load Balance for File Transfers? Delays in sending files can have significant negative ripple effects throughout an organisation. Incoming orders may not be received, or shipping may be delayed, leading to dissatisfied customers. Delayed financial transactions with trading partners may weaken an organisation’s supply chain. Load balancing helps organisations continue to operate ‘business as usual’ even when a system fails or is inundated with a heavy network workload. Other benefits of load balancing include: Scalability: Load balancers can help organisations adapt to growing and changing conditions and workloads without suffering adverse events. New servers can be seamlessly added to the cluster when more scalability is needed. Performance Optimisation : Traffic is routed to the server most capable of handling a given request based on location or server health. Redundancy: Organisations safeguard themselves, should one server become overloaded or fail, with load balancing enabling processing work to continue without interruption. Using Middleware and Active-Active Framework for Load Balancing A robust managed file transfer solution, such as Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT, delivers critical load balancing and scaling when installed in a cluster. The solution’s load balancer, GoAnywhere Gateway, serves as both a reverse proxy and load balancer. When paired with Gateway as a load balancer, each inbound file server connection can be distributed to available systems in the environment. MFT workflows performed in a clustering environment gain increased performance and throughput. If a system within a cluster fails, GoAnywhere Gateway automatically routes all new trading partner connections to the remaining systems in the cluster. For mission critical environments and processes, this is an “active-active” framework providing high availability. Enhanced Security GoAnywhere Gateway also provides an extra security layer when exchanging data. The Gateway keeps file sharing services such as FTPS, HTTPS, SFTP servers and any documents secure in the private or internal network. No additional inbound ports need to be opened, which helps organisations meet compliance requirements such as those for PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, as well as certain privacy laws. This round robin algorithm essentially works like this: For each new FTP, FTPS, or SFTP connection from a trading partner, the Gateway distributes that session sequentially to the next FTP/FTPS/SFTP server within the cluster. HTTP/S, however, is a stateless protocol. It uses the round robin algorithm but will persist each connection for a time to maintain session integrity. HTTP/S sessions typically are only served by one HTTP/S server at a time. If you’d like to discuss how your organisation can reduce downtime through MFT load balancing, please feel welcome to contact our Business Manager, Bradley Copson (mail to: bradley@gensys.com.au ). He’s 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. Generic Systems Australia Your Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer Previous Next

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

< News 5 Indicators You Need an MFT Solution 5 May 2026 Every modern organisation is critically dependent on transferring sensitive data between employees, customers and trading partners. Just one wrong move by an employee - for example, failing to encrypt a sensitive file - could land you with a huge fine, and lose customers’ trust. So, it’s worth spending a moment to consider how your team is performing the regular, essential task of moving data around. And, to ask yourself: “Is it time they used a safer and more efficient way to transfer data?” Here are some of the key signs that your business is ready for a Managed File Transfer solution. Indicator #1 : Risky Old Tech Some organisations still rely on outdated protocols and clunky scripts to move precious data around. However, that increases the risk of human error, takes time better spent on other tasks, and is difficult to maintain. A Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution like GoAnywhere MFT is easy to use, easy to audit, requires little maintenance, and removes manual tasks from your stretched IT team’s To Do list. Sign #2 : Cybercriminal Incursions Your IT team are seeing exponential growth in attempted cybercrime incursions. So it’s more essential than ever before to secure your data and maintain a “circle of trust” with your supply chain partners and customers. A leading MFT, such as GoAnywhere MFT, employs the latest encryption algorithms to reduce the risk of data breaches during transit. Features like Access Control and Multi-factor Authentication safeguard sensitive information from unauthorised access. Sign #3 : Increased Compliance Requirements In response to escalating cybercrime, governments and industry regulators are imposing ever greater requirements on business to protect consumers’ personal data. From health data (hospital records, test results), to banking data (debit and credit card numbers, bank account details), to identity data (home address, government id), businesses that fail to take responsible measures to protect sensitive data face growing sanctions. A single breach may not only cost your organisation time and money to remediate, it may ruin your reputation. A leading MFT, such as GoAnywhere MFT, helps ensure your file transfers comply with regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, and GDPR. Features like auditing, reporting, role-based access, secure protocols, centralised security controls, encryption, and key management protect employee and consumer data from harmful security mishaps. Sign #4 : Reliance on the Cloud Many organisations have moved business processes to the cloud and now exchange files regularly with trading partners via cloud platforms. From streamlining and automating cloud file transfers to platforms like Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure, to integrating with popular web and cloud services like SharePoint and Google Drive, working with a partner in the cloud using an MFT is a smooth, reliable and safe process. Sign #5 : Changed Network Conditions A single hour of system downtime can cost a medium-sized business a six-figure sum. As organisations and trading partners become increasingly integrated, it’s critical that file transfers are performed without delay or disruption. An enterprise-calibre file transfer solution should have a high availability plan in place. The right solution will provide active-passive and active-active (i.e. clustering) methods for organisations who need to keep their processes running no matter the situation at hand. Clustering provides the best high availability by running multiple servers simultaneously. Therefore, if one goes down, file transfers and workflows will continue to run on other servers so communication with your trading partners won’t be interrupted. Reading the Indicators If any of these five indicators hold true for your business, it’s time to consider upgrading to a secure MFT such as GoAnywhere. The acknowledged leading software, GoAnywhere MFT is all-in-one solution, automating and encrypting file transfers from a centralised dashboard. It not only simplifies the completion of critical business initiatives, but also reduces the time spent on manual file transfers and in-house processes. GoAnywhere saves businesses time, money, and reputation. Local Expertise at Hand If you’d like to learn more about how GoAnywhere MFT could add to your organisation’s bottom line, please feel welcome to get in touch with me . Generic Systems Australia is the nation’s local expert in Managed File Transfer, and one of Fortra’s Top Ten MFT Partner’s globally. Previous Next

< News The Emotional Toll of Ransomware Attacks 25 Aug 2025 Sophos’s recent report The State of Ransomware 2025 sheds light on the little-discussed human impacts of cyber attacks within compromised organisations. Sophos polled 3,400 IT and cyber security leaders across 17 countries who had been hit by ransomware in the past year. Aside from the financial and reputational costs to the organisations, Sophos found that the organisation’s IT and cyber security teams suffered negative personal consequences from every attack. Taking the Fall The fallout from a cyber attack was often most severe at the top of the IT team. In one in four cases, the team’s leadership was replaced as a consequence. That might seem “fair” to some. However, as most CISOs will tell you, business investment decisions are frequently made at the Line of Business level. CISO projects and investment requests are considered alongside other business priorities and investments – sometimes, deprioritised and rejected. In those instances, is it reasonable to hold the CISO accountable? As Frank Dickson, group VP for security at IDC, remarked to CSOonline.com : “Some presume that a ransomware attack is the fault of the CISO. The CISO is a leader, but not  the  leader. Breaches are the result of a pattern of decisions of many.” Dickson said that some enterprise business units — even some CEOs and COOs — will sidestep CISOs by deliberately not inviting them to key meetings, out of the fear they will slow down certain business processes. With the growing frequency of cyber attacks, and the considerable business disruption they create, that’s shortsighted and risky. Emotional Toll Sophos’ survey found that the human consequences of a cyber attack were felt well beyond the leadership level. 41% of IT/cybersecurity teams reported increased anxiety or stress about future attacks. 34% said the team felt guilty that the attack was not stopped in time. 40% reported increased pressure from senior leaders - though 31% reported increased recognition. 31% of teams experienced staff absences due to stress/mental health issues related to the attack. The survey responses reveal how a ransomware attack can be a brutal blow — not just to an organisation’s finances and reputation, but to the people responsible for the IT systems. For the IT team, it’s often a high-stakes, high-pressure ordeal. HR & C-Level Support An organisation’s Human Resources team and C-suite need to play a critical role in stabilising the IT team in the aftermath of a ransomware crisis. That begins with providing immediate support: Acknowledging the pressure, and recognising within the organisation the IT team's efforts. Providing flexible work arrangements, such as adjusted hours, remote work options, and time off where feasible. Making psychological first aid and counsellors available. Ensuring clear internal communication, to avoid the stresses of miscommunication and rumours. Longer term, the focus should be on building IT team resilience. Recognising and rewarding the IT team's role in recovery. Conducting cyber security training across departments - not just IT – to reinforce a culture of shared responsibility. Implementing retention strategies to mitigate post-ransomware attack attrition. Prevention: Better than Cure At Generic Systems Australia , we help Australian and New Zealand organisations avoid cyber attacks by making file transfer and email systems smarter and more resilient. Please feel welcome to contact me if we can help you. We’re your local experts in data transfer. Previous Next