< News Paying a Ransomware Demand is No Guarantee 31 Aug 2026 Paying a ransom is no guarantee you’ll get your data back. Recent research by Rubrik shows that Australia is now one of the world’s most vulnerable ransomware targets. Worse, attackers are increasingly destroying or corrupting backup systems, meaning even organisations that pay often cannot recover quickly, if at all. The most ransomware‑targeted nation Rubrik Zero Labs’ research shows Australia recorded the highest proportion of ransomware attacks globally, with 35% of organisations hit in the past 12 months. One major driver of this surge: Australian organisations keep paying. Rubrik’s research found that that the majority of Australian victims paid a ransom (second only to Singapore). Rubrik’s analysts were blunt in their observations on their findings: paying ransoms fuels the criminal ecosystem and encourages repeat targeting. Backup systems are being compromised too Rubrik’s telemetry highlights a critical shift: attackers now target backup and recovery systems directly. 78% of Australian organisations said attackers partially compromised their backup systems. 35% said backups were completely compromised. This is why paying a ransom doesn’t guarantee recovery - the systems needed to restore data are often damaged. Rubrik says the operational impact is severe: No Australian organisations said they recovered within an hour. 23% took more than 24 hours. 34% said they believed full recovery would take at least a week. Cloud and SaaS are widening the attack surface Australian organisations are rapidly expanding their digital footprint. 98% use 2–5 cloud/SaaS platforms and most plan to increase cloud/SaaS usage. This leads to key challenges such as securing sensitive data across multiple environments, data/privacy compliance/privacy and other complications that arise from a lack of centralised management. MFT helps prevent ransomware attacks Modern Managed File Transfer (MFT) platforms provide a critical layer of defence against the exact weaknesses Rubrik identifies. A robust MFT solution: Eliminates risky manual file handling , a common ransomware entry point. Encrypts all data in transit and at rest , preventing credential theft from exposing sensitive files. Centralises access control , reducing the identity sprawl attackers exploit. Provides tamper ‑ proof audit trails , making it harder for attackers to hide lateral movement. Automates file workflows , removing insecure ad‑hoc transfers that often bypass security policy. In a landscape where attackers are compromising backups, stealing credentials, and exploiting cloud complexity, MFT gives organisations a governed, hardened data‑movement layer - reducing exposure and strengthening resilience before an attack ever begins. On Hand in Australia to Help At Generic Systems Australia we have decades of experience helping local businesses keep cyber thieves at bay through deployment of the world’s best MFT, GoAnywhere . If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you, please feel welcome to get in touch with me. 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 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 Is It Time Your Company Upgraded from Ad-Hoc File Sharing? 18 Mar 2025 The Global File Sharing market is booming . Uptake of services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, Microsoft OneDrive, Citrix ShareFile, Egnyte, Zoho Docs, IBM FileNet, SharePoint, Adobe Document Cloud, M-Files, Accellion, Syncplicity, SugarSync, WeTransfer has never been stronger. These "ad-hoc" file-sharing applications are certainly popular. However, are companies that permit their proliferation unwittingly taking risks with their data and foregoing productivity gains? Picking Up Where Ad-Hoc Drops Off Managed File Transfer (MFT) generally outperforms ad-hoc file sharing services due to its enhanced security, automation, and centralised management capabilities. These additional capabilities are crucial for handling sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Here's a breakdown of why MFT may be the better solution for your company… Enhanced Security MFT solutions offer robust encryption, secure protocols (like SFTP, FTPS), and robust auditing capabilities, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity. Ad-hoc services, while offering some security features, may lack the comprehensive security controls needed for enterprise-level data protection. Automation and Efficiency MFT platforms automate file transfers, reduce manual errors, and streamline workflows, improving efficiency and reducing IT overhead. Ad-hoc services require more manual intervention and can be less efficient for large-scale or complex file transfers. Centralised Management MFT provides centralised control and visibility over file transfers, allowing IT teams to manage access, monitor activities, and enforce policies. Ad-hoc services often lack this level of control, making it difficult to manage and audit data transfers. Compliance and Auditing MFT solutions facilitate compliance with industry regulations and standards by providing comprehensive audit trails and reporting capabilities. Ad-hoc services may not offer the same level of auditability, making compliance more challenging. Scalability and Reliability MFT platforms are designed to handle large volumes of data and complex transfer scenarios, ensuring scalability and reliability. Ad-hoc services may struggle to handle large files or complex transfers, potentially leading to delays or failures. Free Demonstration? At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure managed file transfer. We have decades of experience helping local companies like yours embrace and leverage MFT’s capabilities and advantages. If you’d like to see first-hand how MFT can keep your data safe and boost your team’s productivity, please feel welcome to get in touch . We can have an obligation-free chat, and I can even arrange a free Proof of Concept for your organisation. Previous Next

< News Battle Rising Input Costs with SW Solution Savings 30 Apr 2026 With input costs rising sharply, the last thing you may be thinking about is investing in new software solutions. However, what if a small investment in one particular solution could save you money and make your business more efficient … in its first year? Well, one can... A modern MFT platform eliminates some of the hidden costs that quietly drain your budget every day. Think about the hours your team loses waiting for large files to upload, retrying failed transfers, or hunting for ad‑hoc “free” tools that were never designed for business use. Those delays compound across departments, projects, and salaries. MFT removes that friction by automating transfers, accelerating throughput, and ensuring files arrive securely the first time. Then there’s the support burden. Every failed transfer becomes an IT ticket, and every manual workaround introduces risk. MFT centralises control, reduces troubleshooting time, and gives IT teams the visibility they need to prevent issues before they escalate. Finally, security. Free tools may look convenient, but they’re a magnet for breaches, compliance failures, and data‑handling mistakes. A professional MFT solution encrypts data end‑to‑end, enforces governance, and helps protect your organisation from costly cyber security incidents including ransomware. In a climate where every dollar counts, MFT isn’t an expense. It’s a fast, measurable return on investment – proven out by numerous customer testimonials and consultant studies - that strengthens productivity, security, and operational resilience. Previous Next

< News MFT: Not Just Your First Line of Cyber Defence 16 Sept 2025 Every organisation serious about protecting its data will likely come to view a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution as one of their first lines of defence. Employing MFT as the standard when exchanging data puts organisations light years ahead of businesses still relying on risky File Transfer Protocol and email to transfer files. MFT platforms not only centralise – and therefore, control - data transfer, they also enable companies to apply comprehensive policies which protect data. Data can be insulated from threats as diverse as inbound malware to careless employees entrusting files to external platforms beyond an organisation’s direct control, such as Google Drive and Dropbox. Critical protection policies, such as those encompassing encryption, monitoring, and auditing capability, can be enforced. High Volume = High Exposure In 2024, businesses were responsible for generating around 30% of the world’s data—an astonishing ~44.1 zettabytes. That included data such as transaction records, CRM logs, ERP systems, IoT sensor data from manufacturing and logistics, internal communications, analytics, and cloud backups, AI training datasets and other enterprise software usage. But as the volume of data used and consumed by businesses grows, so too does the cost and impact of potentially losing that data. The high ransoms now regularly being paid to cyberthieves amply demonstrate just how valuable business data has become. Surely it makes more sense to invest in a relatively inexpensive protective technology like MFT, than to lose equivalent funding — or greater — in the form of ransoms paid to cyber thieves? Lessons from Bankers Banks, traditional repositories of valuables from cash, precious metals and sensitive documents, have learned a lot over the years about protecting assets. And their learnings are relevant to how we should be protecting our valuable data. Banks no longer store our valuables in a single bank vault. Nor for that matter do they store our digital currency on a single server. Rather, banks protect our precious assets — physical and digital — behind layers of security. Physical valuables sit behind physical barriers, multiple locks, access control systems, remote monitoring and security guards. Digital valuables are protected against threats such as malware, ransomware, accidental data loss, third-party exposure, and zero-day attacks by a broad array of technologies. Sitting beneath those technologies, ensuring they’re enforced and providing a sound bedrock of centralised control, surveillance and auditing, is MFT. Adding Layered Defence At Generic Systems Australia we’re adept at installing and maintaining the world’s leading MFT, GoAnywhere . And our Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) bundle significantly enhances GoAnywhere’s data protection capabilities by introducing a proactive, multilayered defence against both external threats and internal data leakage. While GoAnywhere already provides secure encryption, access controls, and audit trails for file transfers, the ATP bundle adds dynamic inspection and sanitisation that targets the content itself—not just the container. At the heart of this integration is the Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway, which enables deep content inspection and adaptive Data Loss Prevention (DLP). This means every file transferred through GoAnywhere can be scanned for malware, embedded scripts, macros, and other active content that could compromise systems. Unlike traditional antivirus tools, ATP sanitises files in real time—removing only the malicious elements while allowing legitimate content to pass through uninterrupted. Limiting Exposure Beyond malware, the ATP Bundle also addresses sensitive data exposure. It can detect and block files containing personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, or confidential metadata before they’re shared externally. Policies can be set to redact sensitive text, strip geotags and even apply optical character recognition (OCR) to scanned documents to catch hidden data. This empowers organisations to enforce granular control over who can transmit sensitive content and under what conditions—adding a layer of governance that encryption alone cannot provide. In essence, the ATP Bundle transforms GoAnywhere from a secure conduit into an intelligent gatekeeper. It doesn’t just move data safely—it understands what’s inside, evaluates its risk, and ensures that only clean, compliant content reaches its destination. Modular Enhancements Augmenting GoAnywhere’s capabilities are Modules which can further protect an organisation from the inherent risks of legacy protocols such as SFTP/FTPS, email attachments and manual processes. SFTP Server can be upgraded to by GoAnywhere SFTP Server Module, enabling SSH-encrypted transfer with centralised access control, audit logging and integration with Active Directory. FTPS Server can be upgraded to FT Module, offering SSL/TLS encryption, customisable access, and DMZ-safe deployment via GoAnywhere Gateway. HTTPS Web Uploads can be replaced by the Secure Folders Module to create browser-based file access with HTTPS encryption and user authentication. AS2/AS4/PeSIT can be replaced by Certified Protocol Modules, providing Retail and banking-grade secure exchange with Drummond certification. These modules consolidate disparate protocols into a single, scalable platform—reducing complexity, improving visibility, and enforcing consistent security policies across all transfers. Making Email Secure Email is ubiquitous. However, it's also one of the least secure ways to transmit sensitive data. Fortra’s Secure Mail module in GoAnywhere transforms ad-hoc file sharing into a secure, trackable process without disrupting user workflows. Using Secure Mail, Users send files as secure encrypted packages via their browser or an Outlook plugin. Recipients receive a unique link to download via HTTPS — no files are sent directly via email. Senders can set expiration dates, download limits, and password protection, and all activity is logged for auditability and compliance. Secure Mail keeps files on your infrastructure until accessed, eliminating third-party hosting risks and ensuring full control over sensitive data. Strategic Defence By replacing legacy protocols and insecure email practices with GoAnywhere’s modular architecture, organisations gain: • Unified governance over all file transfers; • Reduced attack surface via DMZ-safe deployment; • Improved compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS; and • Streamlined user experience without sacrificing security. Here to Help At Generic Systems Australia we have decades of experience helping Australian and New Zealand organisations protect themselves against malware and other cyber attacks through the power of the world’s leading MFT solution. Our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for organisations who prefer to use their resources building their businesses rather than improving their IT plumbing. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with us. 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< News Painful Lesson for Australian Educational Institutions 12 May 2026 The recent wave of cyber-attacks targeting Australian educational institutions has exposed a hard truth: when organisations rely on ad‑hoc, legacy, or unsecured methods to move sensitive data, they create the perfect conditions for a breach. These incidents are a stark reminder that Managed File Transfer (MFT) is no longer optional infrastructure - it’s essential security. The Weak Link Educational institutions handle enormous volumes of sensitive information: student records, financial data, research IP, HR files, partner data exchanges, and more. Yet many still depend on a patchwork of manual scripts, outdated FTP servers, email attachments, or cloud‑sharing links to move that data between systems and partners. This creates three systemic weaknesses: No central control : IT teams can’t see who is moving what, where, or when. No consistent security : encryption, authentication, and access controls vary wildly across systems. No audit trail : when something goes wrong, there’s no reliable way to trace the breach. The recent hack exploited exactly these gaps. Attackers didn’t need to break through a fortified perimeter; they simply targeted the weakest, least‑monitored file movement channels. MFT would have closed the door A modern Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution eliminates the chaos of uncontrolled file movement by replacing it with a single, secure, governed platform. For institutions under pressure to protect data, MFT delivers four critical capabilities: End ‑ to ‑ end encryption and hardened protocols: Sensitive files are encrypted in transit and at rest, using secure, modern standards - not outdated FTP or unsecured email. Centralised visibility and control: IT teams gain a real‑time dashboard showing every transfer, every user, every endpoint. Nothing moves without being logged. Automated workflows that remove human error: Manual scripts and ad‑hoc processes are replaced with reliable, repeatable automation that attackers can’t easily exploit. Compliance ‑ ready audit trails: When regulators or internal auditors ask for evidence, MFT provides complete, tamper‑proof logs. Lesson Learned? The attack on educational institutions wasn’t an anomaly - it was a warning for every organisation. Any IT team still relying on unsecured or inconsistent file‑transfer methods is exposed. Cybercriminals know that file movement is often the soft underbelly of an otherwise secure environment. A Managed File Transfer solution transforms that vulnerability into a strength. It gives organisations the security, visibility, and governance needed to protect their most valuable data - before an attacker gets to it. Local Help On Hand Generic Systems Australia has decades of experience helping Australian and New Zealand organisations keep hackers at bay through affordable MFT solutions. If you’d like to discuss how MFT could improve your cyber security and organisational efficiency, please feel welcome to get in touch . Previous Next

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

< News 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

Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report (2024) Once again, respected tech analysts Info-Tech have evaluated the most popular MFT software and vendors, and found that GoAnywhere is the top MFT solution. Here’s their 2024 independent report. To receive a Complimentary Copy of the Report, simply submit your email address below: First name Last name Enter your email address Phone You'll receive the 'Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report' shortly! RESOURCES Receive Report HOME