< News Boards Warned on Increased Middle East Cyber Risk 2 Apr 2026 Law firm Gilbert & Tobin has issued sage advice for Boards and senior management regarding the heightened cyber security risks from the Middle East conflict. Materially Increased Risk Gilbert & Tobin say the escalating armed conflict in the Middle East has “materially increased cyber risk for Australian organisations”. S&P Global Ratings recently observed that the war and broader geopolitical tensions have driven a significant increase in state-sponsored cyberattacks. Common targets are critical infrastructure, financial services, government and the private sector. The attacks typically attempt to dislocate essential services, disrupt supply chains and destabilise economies. Reports from cyber security specialists indicate an increase in phishing campaigns, ransomware-style attacks, data exfiltration and malware deployment targeting energy systems, financial institutions and government networks. Critically, supply chain links mean organisations well outside the immediate conflict zone, including in Australia and New Zealand, face indirect but material risk. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has also been actively issuing alerts concerning the exploitation of network infrastructure by sophisticated threat actors, including state-sponsored groups. This is not a hypothetical risk. Modern conflicts routinely extend into cyberspace. For affected organisations, the consequences can include mandatory regulatory reporting obligations, enforcement actions, economic and reputational harm and litigation. Actions You Should Take Gilbert & Tobin recommend the following immediate steps: Board acknowledgement and oversight Boards should formally acknowledge the heightened external cyber threat environment at their next meeting. Directors should require the Chief Information Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer to review their organisation's current exposure to the external threat landscape and report back to the board on assessed risk and actions being taken. The reporting should address the adequacy of existing security controls, any gaps identified and a timeline for remediation. Active board engagement on cyber risk is increasingly expected by regulators and is consistent with good corporate governance. Proactive threat intelligence and risk posture review CITOs and CISOs should proactively review threat intelligence feeds from the ACSC, industry information-sharing bodies and trusted commercial threat intelligence providers. This includes monitoring for indicators of compromise associated with state-sponsored and hacktivist groups linked to the conflict, reviewing the organisation's risk posture against current attack vectors (including spear-phishing, ransomware and exploitation of network edge devices) and ensuring that detection and monitoring capabilities are calibrated to the heightened threat level. Organisations should ensure they are subscribed to ACSC alert service and are acting promptly on advisories. Organisations using a Managed Services Provider should engage with them to understand how they can support this review and uplift. Cyber insurance policy review Organisations should urgently review their cyber insurance policies for exclusions relating to war, armed conflict, or nation-state actors. In the current environment, where the lines between criminal cybercrime and state-sponsored operations are increasingly blurred, there is a real risk that insurers may seek to rely on these exclusions to deny or limit claims. Incident response plan testing Organisations should test their cyber incident response plans now. This includes conducting tabletop exercises that simulate scenarios relevant to the current threat environment, such as a ransomware attack attributed to a state-linked actor, or a supply chain compromise originating from a conflict-affected region. Organisations should proactively identify key response contacts, including forensic vendors, external legal counsel, insurers and relevant regulatory notification contacts and ensure those details are current and accessible. Supply chain and third-party risk assessment Organisations should review their supply chain and third-party dependencies for exposure to the conflict and associated cyber threats. Threat actors are known to exploit interconnections between organisations. Compromised suppliers and service providers can have cascading effects. Your review should prioritise third parties with operations in, or connections to, the affected region, as well as critical technology and infrastructure providers. Local Support Generic Systems Australia is always available to help Australian and New Zealand organisations enhance their cyber security through the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT . If we can help you consider how MFT can affordably bolster your cyber security in these troubled times, please get in touch . Previous Next

< News Battle “Breach Fatigue” with Managed File Transfer 16 Dec 2025 With the festive season fast approaching, many in business may be left feeling a little fatigued by what has been a hectic business year. But none more so than your beleaguered IT team. In 2025 they’ve been facing relentless waves of cyber-attack. From phishing campaigns to ransomware threats, they’ve needed to maintain constant vigilance to defend against the hordes of cyber criminals eager to steal your organisational data. In a phenomenon known as “Breach Fatigue”, a state of near exhaustion occurs when IT teams become desensitised to the sheer volume of alerts, warnings, and incidents they must manage daily. The consequences are serious: slower response times, overlooked vulnerabilities, and a creeping sense of burnout. Human Toll IT departments are inundated with hundreds of alerts each day, ranging from minor anomalies to potentially serious threats. Over time, the sheer volume of these notifications becomes mentally exhausting, making it increasingly difficult for teams to distinguish genuine risks from false positives. This operational overload not only slows response times but also raises the likelihood of critical signals being overlooked. As fatigue sets in, vigilance naturally declines. Teams may unconsciously lower their guard, treating new alerts as routine rather than recognising the urgency each one demands. This reduced attentiveness can allow real threats to slip through undetected, leaving systems exposed to breaches that could otherwise have been prevented with sharper focus. The constant exposure to high-stakes scenarios also takes a toll on morale. IT professionals working under relentless pressure often experience burnout, which can lead to disengagement or even resignation. When skilled staff leave, organisations face knowledge gaps and weakened defences, compounding the vulnerability created by Breach Fatigue. Financial Toll The financial consequences of this cycle are significant. A single overlooked breach can trigger costly downtime, regulatory fines, and lasting reputational damage. Breach Fatigue magnifies these risks by eroding the organisation’s defensive posture, turning what might have been a manageable incident into a major financial and operational setback. MFT Lightens the Load One way to alleviate Breach Fatigue is by reducing the number of potential breach vectors. Managed File Transfer (MFT) technology provides a secure, automated framework for moving sensitive data across systems, partners, and users. Unlike ad hoc file sharing methods — such as email attachments or unsecured FTP — MFT is designed with security and compliance at its core. MFT solutions encrypt files both in transit and at rest, ensuring that sensitive data cannot be intercepted or tampered with. This reduces the number of alerts IT teams must chase down related to insecure transfers. Instead of tracking multiple file-sharing platforms, IT staff gain a single dashboard to monitor transfers. This consolidation cuts down on noise and helps teams focus on genuine anomalies. By automating repetitive file transfer processes, MFT reduces human error — a common cause of breaches — and frees IT staff to focus on higher-value security work. MFT platforms often include built-in compliance features, such as audit trails and role-based access controls. This not only strengthens security but also reduces the stress of preparing for regulatory audits. Here to Help If you’re considering supporting your hard-working IT team with a Managed File Transfer solution, please feel welcome to get in touch . I’m always available for an obligation-free exploration of how MFT can help your business. I and my team have many years of experience helping companies big and small painlessly and affordably implement MFT solutions. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

Annual Upgrade & Health Check Service Take the time, effort and risk out of ensuring your GoAnywhere environment is up to date and running smoothly! Our Annual Upgrade and Health Check Service provides dedicated resources to update your organisation’s GoAnywhere environment to the latest version. One of our experienced local Technical Consultants will review your organisation’s upgrade strategy, conduct a Health Check of your system and consult with you on any risks and compatibility issues potentially associated with your upgrade. What’s Included: Pre-Upgrade System Evaluation: Prior to upgrade, our local specialist will conduct an evaluation of your existing environment to identify issues and configurations that require special attention before upgrading. Preparation Meeting: a local GoAnywhere expert will present the findings and verify the scope of the upgrade. Upgrade: Our local GoAnywhere expert will assist with the upgrade of your environment, staying on hand to address any issues that may arise during the upgrade process. Rollback: In the unlikely event you encounter an unforeseen production issue, we will provide up to two hours of services to mitigate the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved, we will guide you through the rollback process and restore GoAnywhere to the previous working state. Health Check: We’ll evaluate the security configurations, performance logs, and overall health of your system. Our local GoAnywhere experts will check the number of licenses, workspaces, and job logs, and assist with optimising them. They’ll also advise you of opportunities to further leverage your investment in GoAnywhere to improve your organisation’s efficiency and security. Our Annual Upgrade and Health Check Service delivers the most up to date release of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT and best practices. Download the Product Datasheet below for comprehensive details, and then Contact Us to schedule your Upgrade and Health Check! Download the Product Datasheet

GoAnywhere Modules Available to License Fortra's GoAnywhere is a robust and complete managed file transfer solution. Augmenting its capabilities are Modules that can satisfy an even broader array of file transfer requirements. You can choose to license and pay for only the modules you currently need, and easily unlock additional modules, if necessary. ADVANCED WORKFLOWS The Advanced Workflows Module is used when you are initiating the transfer (push/pull), if PGP encryption/decryption is needed, if data needs to be pulled from or uploaded to a database, and if additional actions in a workflow need to be called before/after a file exchange. GoAnywhere MFT includes more than 60 built-in tasks for performing a wide variety of business processes. This includes tasks to retrieve and distribute files, transform data, encrypt/decrypt files, compress/decompress files and interact with databases. Other tasks can be used to call native commands, execute programs, send emails, search and replace file contents and more. You can also build your own custom tasks to use within Projects. This is especially helpful if you need to perform special processing or connect to ERP systems and other applications using proprietary interfaces. Multiple tasks can be "chained" together within a Project to perform a series of steps. For example, a Project could be defined with a task to retrieve an XML file from a trading partner, then another task to parse the XML and finally a task to import the data into a database table. Built-in Tasks include: -Compression (inc Zip, UnZip, GZip, GUnzip, Tar, Untar) -Database (SQL statements supported by the database server) -Data Translation (inc CSV, Excel, Fixed-Width, Flat File, XML, JSON, RowSet) -Email & SMS -File System -File Transfer -Integration (IBM I, Native Commands, SSH commands, ICAP, SNMP Trap) -Job Control (Calls to Modules and Projects, If/Else Conditionals, Timing, Error logging etc) -Loops (Do-While, For-Each, Iterate, While etc) -Miscellaneous (Base64, Deny Trigger Event, Print, Secure Form Response, Set Variable, Timestamp) -Message Queue (Send, Retrieve, Commit, Rollback etc) -PGP (Encryption, Decryption, Sign, Verify) -Project (Comment, Import, Modules, Variables) -Reports (>20 customisable Reports) -Web Services (JWT, SOAP, REST) SFTP SERVER The SFTP Server Module handles the server side of an SFTP transfer. Your partner connects to you via SFTP and initiates the transfer. An SFTP server provides a way for organisations to securely exchange sensitive files over a network. SFTP helps ensure data integrity and security by using encryption and authentication during the file transfer process. GoAnywhere MFT, an enterprise-level file transfer solution, allows your trading partners to securely exchange files with your organisation using SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and SCP (Secure Copy) protocols. The solution also supports the latest SSH 2.0 protocol standard and allows for both password and SSH key authentication. An encrypted tunnel is created between the SFTP server in GoAnywhere MFT and any trading partners, which protects all data, user ids, passwords and commands that flow over the connection. Secure FTP is critical for compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, SOX and state privacy laws. Through GoAnywhere’s SFTP client, organisations can exchange files between their local system and a remote server, with data encrypted via the SSH protocol. SFTP Server Features: -Highly scalable with no restrictions on the number of trading partners. -Support for multiple listeners with configurable port numbers -Remote administration and monitoring through a browser-based interface -Robust security and granular permission controls -Multiple authentication methods; database, Active Directory (AD), LDAP and IBM i -Administrators can view active sessions for logged-in users -Event triggers to automatically process files or send email notifications -Support for client requests to resume file transfers -Configurable settings for maximum number of sessions, maximum login failures and idle timeouts -ZLIB compression to reduce bandwidth requirements -Ability to accept or reject files with certain extensions -Allows only strong NIST-certified encryption algorithms when in FIPS 140-2 Compliance mode -Can be installed in the private network without opening inbound ports, when paired with GoAnywhere Gateway in the DMZ SFTP Logging Audit trails (logs) are generated for all SFTP and SCP sessions in GoAnywhere MFT to meet auditing and compliance requirements. This detail includes: -commands issued -messages -IP addresses -user ids -file names transferred. Log messages can additionally be sent to a SYSLOG server using UDP or TCP connections. SSH Key Management Intuitive graphical screens are provided in GoAnywhere MFT to allow for the management of SSH Keys. This Key Manager can be used to create SSH public and private keys, import and export keys, and view keys. Both RSA and DSA key types are supported with key lengths up to 4096 bits. High Availability Planning with SFTP When it comes to file transfers, it’s critical that organisations are able to complete them without disruption. Businesses can choose from either active-passive and active-active high availability plans. -Active-passive plan failure downtime for trading partners can run from a few seconds to a few hours depending on how organisations start the passive system. -Active-active plan failure downtime is most commonly zero because there is always a backup system that can take over in a moment of system failure. These high availability plans can help organisations minimise and avoid downtime, meet SLAs, and increase user satisfaction. Standards Support for SFTP Server: -Protocol: SSH 2.0 -Ciphers: AES-128, AES-192, AES-256, Triple DES (DESede), Blowfish -MAC Algorithms: HMAC-SHA1, HMAC-SHA2-256, HMAC-MD5 -Key Exchange Algorithms: diffie-hellman-group1-sha1, diffie-hellman-group14-sha1, diffie-hellman-group-exchange-sha1, diffie-hellman-group-exchange-sha256 -Compression: ZLIB FTPS SERVER The FTPS Server Module handles the server side of a FTPS transfer. Your partner connects to you via FTPS and initiates the transfer. GoAnywhere MFT acts as FTPS software that allows your trading partners to securely exchange files with your organisation using FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) protocol. GoAnywhere MFT supports both implicit SSL and explicit SSL connection types. Dual factor authentication can be performed using user ids, passwords and certificates. An encrypted tunnel will be created between the FTPS server in GoAnywhere MFT and any trading partners, which will protect all data, user ids, passwords and commands that flow over the connection. Secure FTP is critical for compliance with many data privacy laws. FTPS Server Software Features: -No restrictions on the number of trading partners -Support for multiple listeners with configurable port numbers -Remote administration and monitoring through a browser-based interface -Robust security and granular permission controls -Multiple authentication methods; database, Active Directory (AD), LDAP, and IBM i -Administrators can view active sessions for logged-in users -Event triggers to automatically process files or send email notifications -Support for client requests to resume file transfers -Anonymous logins can be enabled or disabled -Custom welcome and logout messages -Authentication can be performed using self-signed and 3rd-party signed certificates -Configurable settings for maximum number of sessions, maximum login failures, and idle timeouts -Ability to accept or reject files with certain extensions -Allows only strong NIST-certified encryption algorithms when in FIPS 140-2 Copliance mode -Can be installed in the private network without opening inbound ports, when paired with GoAnywhere Gateway in the DMZ FTPS Logs Audit trails (logs) are generated for all FTPS sessions in GoAnywhere MFT to meet auditing and compliance requirements. This detail includes commands issued, messages, IP addresses, user ids and file names transferred. Log messages can additionally be sent to a SYSLOG server using UDP or TCP connections. X.509 Certificate Management The GoAnywhere MFT Certificate Manager allows authorised administrators to work with X.509 certificates. This Certificate Manager can be used to create certificates, generate CSRs, import CA replies, import trusted certificates, export and view certificates. RSA and DSA key types are supported with key lengths up to 4096 bits. Certificates can be configured to expire at specified dates. FTPS Server Standards Support: -SSL/TLS Versions: SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2, -Connection Types: Implicit SSL -Implicit SSL Security Protocols: SSL, TLS -Ciphers: AES-128, AES-192, AES-256, DES, RC4, Triple DES (DESede) -Authentication and Key Exchange Algorithms: Diffie-Hellman, DSA, RSA -Hash Algorithms: MD5, SHA1, SHA2 -Certificate Key Store Formats: JKS (Java Key Store), PKCS12 SECURE FOLDERS The Secure Folder Module allows web users to connect to your HTTPS server via a browser. GoAnywhere MFT can be utilised for exchanging files with HTTP servers (Web Sites). Connections can be made to both standard HTTP servers and secure HTTPS servers using SSL/TLS. HTTP(S) servers can be pre-defined in GoAnywhere MFT's Administrator as reusable Resources which can then be selected from simple drop down menus. HTTP Tasks can be placed within GoAnywhere MFT Projects and executed as part of a cohesive workflow process. For example, a Project could be defined to get a CSV file from a HTTPS server, read the data from the CSV file, and import the data into a database file. HTTP(S) Features in GoAnywhere MFT: -Cookies support -HTTP Redirects support -Perform requests with parameters -Download/upload multiple files per session -Filter files to download based on last modified date/time -Utilises only strong NIST-certified encryption algorithms when in FIPS 140-2 Compliance mode -Pass in variables (at runtime) to override HTTP(S) attributes AS2, AS3, & AS4 SEND/RECEIVE The AS2, AS3, & AS4 Send/Receive Module enables secure protocols that send and receive messages. AS2 supports the encryption of messages between trading partners and vendors via HTTPS. AS4 is an open B2B standard for exchanging secure documents between businesses using web services. Each protocol provides an extra layer of security through the use of digital signatures. AS2, AS3, and AS4 are licensed by number of partners. GoAnywhere is Drummond Certified, which is required by many businesses that exchange via AS2 and AS4. SECURITY DOMAINS The Security Domains Module makes it possible to virtually segment a GoAnywhere installation into multiple security zones. Every license includes two domains. More domains are useful if you want to manage file transfers and associated users in their own domain (by department for example). Admin Users can be authorised to specific Domains, in which those users can only work with the items belonging to those Domains. Examples of items that can be assigned to Domains are Resources, Projects, Schedules, Monitors, Triggers, Admin Users and Web Users. Each Domain can be configured with file access restrictions to prevent users from accessing restricted network locations. SECURE MAIL The Secure Mail Module allows your employees to send messages and files as secure "packages" on an ad-hoc basis. Recipients will get an email with a unique link to each package, allowing them to download the message and files through a secure HTTPS connection. This is a great alternative to regular email since there are no file size or file type restrictions. Secure Mail Features: -Secure Mail can be sent from within the user's browser or from Microsoft Outlook -Multiple files can be attached to a single package -No file size limitations or file type restrictions -Includes options to set expiration dates and maximum downloads -URL link for each package is randomly generated using a universally unique identifier (UUID) -Packages can additionally be secured using a system-generated or user-specified password -Recipients do not have to deal with keys or certificates -Files are transferred over a secure HTTPS connection -Sender can choose to receive notifications when packages are read -Sender can "recall" packages to make unavailable to recipients -Customisable templates allow rebranding messages with your own logo, colours, fonts, etc. -View audit trails of all package activity (e.g. when sent, when opened, when downloaded, etc.) GoAnywhere MFT is installed within your network, so your organisation will keep localised control over the Secure Mail settings, packages and audit trails. Files will remain on your system until they are downloaded by the recipients; the files are not hosted by a 3rd party. Your employees can authenticate against an existing Active Directory (AD), LDAP or IBM i system within your network. Five free Secure Mail users are included with every GoAnywhere license. Composing Emails Messages can be composed through the GoAnywhere MFT browser-based interface or by using the GoAnywhere Outlook Plugin. With the Outlook Plugin, the user would compose the message in Microsoft Outlook as normal.  When ready to send, the user would click on the new "Send Secure Mail" button to pass the message through the GoAnywhere MFT Secure Mail module. Rules can be set to automatically use Secure Mail whenever the user sends large file attachments using the regular Outlook "Send" button. The Outlook plugin supports Kerberos Single Sign-on for easier adoption by your users. Email Notifications Each recipient of a Secure Mail package will receive a notification via email. The notification will show the message subject, a summary of the attachments and a link for downloading the files in the package.  Secure Email Downloads When a recipient clicks on the link in the notification email, it will open the download page over secure HTTPS protocol. The user can then just click on the files to download or open. Secure Email Administration Secure Mail settings, packages and audit logs are managed within the GoAnywhere MFT browser-based administrator. To minimise disk space usage, GoAnywhere MFT can automatically purge packages when they expire or when they meet their maximum download count. ADVANCED REPORTING The Advanced Reporting Module gives you access to important system information as PDF documents. Easily generate reports of file transfer activity, user statistics, and completed jobs from within the console. Filter reports by date, user ID, and other criteria to gain insight into the information that matters to you, as either detailed or high-level summary reports, both available with informative charts and graphs. Alongside the built-in reports, custom reports can be created using data provided from a database, CSV, Excel, fixed-width, XML, or JSON files. Reports can either be run as needed, directly through the browser-based console, or scheduled and either distributed to the network or sent via email. Custom Reporting: -a custom report based on data from a database, CSV, Excel, fixed-width, XML, or JSON file to give you ultimate flexibility on reporting. General File Transfer & System Reports: -Blacklisted IP Addresses - displays blocked IP addresses and their creation timestamp -Database Statistics - displays the number of rows for each database table in GoAnywhere MFT -File Transfer Summary displays the total number of files transferred during the specified date range -Global Activity Details displays all activity for the selected features based on the search term provided -Product Usage Report displays product usage information related to service and workflow statistics. -Service Activity Summary displays the number of uploads and downloads for selected protocols. -Trigger Activity displays executed Triggers, status and associated event types. Jobs-Based Reports: -Completed Jobs Detail displays completed jobs, status and the user who ran the job -Completed Jobs by Project displays completed job details based on their projects and the specified date range -Completed Jobs Statistics displays the total number of jobs processed during a specified date range -Job Count Summary displays a pie chart of the number of jobs processed within a specified date range -Unresolved Jobs displays Jobs that failed during a specified date range that have not yet been resolved User Reports: -Admin User Activity -Details displays all admin activity for the selected components -Web User Logins displays a list of user logins for the time period specified -Web User Transfer Count Activity displays the number of file transfers performed by user -Web User Transfer Size Activity displays the total size of transferred files by each user Expiry & Error Reports: Expiring Open PGP Keys displays any Open PGP keys that will expire within a specified date range Expiring SSL Certificates displays SSL Certificates that will expire within a specified date range Service Errors displays all errors for the selected inbound services within the specified date range Unresolved Jobs displays Jobs that failed during a specified date range that have not yet been resolved Module-Specific Reports: -GoDrive Disk Usage displays the total amount of disk usage for each GoDrive user -Secure Mail Activity displays Secure Mail audit activity -Secure Mail Disk Usage displays the Secure Mail disk usage for each Web User sorted by size -Secure Mail Package Sizes displays a list of Secure Mail Packages and their sizes -Service Activity by Module displays all activity for inbound services within the specified date range Security Settings Audit Report: GoAnywhere MFT can analyse more than 60 different security settings to determine compliance with applicable sections of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). If a security setting does not meet the standard, the report will indicate the corresponding PCI DSS section and the recommendation on how to correct the security setting. GoDrive The GoDrive Module provides Enterprise File Sync and Sharing (EFSS) services for your employees and partners. With GoDrive, files and folders can be easily shared between users with advanced collaboration features including file revision tracking, commenting, trash bin, media viewing and synchronisation with Windows, Apple and Android devices. GoDrive is your best alternative to cloud-based file sharing services. It provides on-site file storage with localised control, end-to-end encryption, and detailed audit trails. Security GoDrive provides end-to-end encryption for sensitive files. Since no files are stored in the cloud, your organisation maintains local control to meet compliance requirements. In addition to the full complement of security features in GoAnywhere MFT, GoDrive includes: -Set granular permissions at the folder, subfolder and individual file level -Dual-factor PIN authorisation for device registration -AES 256-bit encryption on files synced to GoDrive devices Administration Included with GoAnywhere MFT, GoDrive provides a browser-based interface for administrators to easily manage users, security settings and shared folders. -Set disk quotas and view disk usage -Deactivate and wipe GoDrive folders from stolen or lost end-user devices Collaboration Sharing files with others is a snap using GoDrive. We even give you 5 free Users to get started, along with 5 free Secure Mail Users for any paid GoAnywhere license. Employees can quickly invite authorised users to work with their shared folders and files using the provided browser interface. Sharing: -Easily drag-n-drop files between the desktop and GoDrive folders -Generate automatic email invitations to shared users -Create public links to share files outside your organisation -Enter file comments, as well as review comment history from other users -Organise files into user-defined folders and subfolders -View thumbnail images of graphics files -Search for files and folders Monitor: -User can monitor shared files via activity streams -Receive email notices when shared files are downloaded or modified by others -View and recover prior versions of files Manage: -Lock files for restricting access -Revoke sharing of folders and files when needed -Place files into a recycle bin for future recovery -Manage shared folder access with granular permissions -View history of when files are downloaded, uploaded and modified GoAnywhere Desktop Client The GoAnywhere Desktop Client for Windows and Mac will synchronise your files from the GoDrive folder on your workstation with the GoAnywhere MFT server. Files automatically appear on each of your registered devices, as well as the Web Client, allowing you to access your files from any internet connected computer. The GoAnywhere Desktop Client for Windows supports Kerberos Single Sign-on for easier adoption by your users. GoDrive Mobile App The GoDrive mobile app allows you to access files on your iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets for your authorised account. These files can be previewed or optionally downloaded for offline access. Your files and folders will be automatically updated to the most current version each time you connect to the server. Logging and Reporting Capturing detailed audit log information and exporting for reporting purposes is a cornerstone of GoAnywhere MFT. GoDrive logs each time a file is uploaded, downloaded, edited, shared, commented on, and deleted. Scalability and High Availability Clustering provides scalability that allows GoDrive to support thousands of users while active-active maximises availability for mission critical file sharing. SECURE FORMS The Secure Forms Module (which requires Advanced Workflows) allows your end-users to fill out and submit information online through secure custom-made forms with one or more input values, optionally upload files through GoAnywhere's HTTPS Web Client, or submit forms online by making SOAP or REST requests from your custom built applications. When a form is submitted, a Project in GoAnywhere is executed to automatically process the submitted values and files. Use Secure Forms to control the data that end-users provide when submitting information. GoAnywhere administrators can define Secure Forms with: -Configurable input fields -Custom labels -File upload components When the Project processes the Secure Form, it can return a custom message and one or more output files to the user. A Secure Form can be specified to various intended languages. For example, two forms may be created that serve the same purpose, but one may be in French while the other is in English. GoAnywhere administrators can choose their preferred language in the Web Client, which will then only show forms that are applicable to the selected language. Secure Form Submission A Secure Form can be authorised to one or more Web Users, who must then log in through the Web Client to complete the form. Optionally, Secure Forms can be configured to allow anonymous users to access the form through a public URL. Secure Form Use Cases Secure Forms are used by organisations in all industries to streamline, centralise, and standardise information intake. Companies have used Secure Forms to reduce the number of ways in which files arrive (i.e., by fax, email, or other online submission), collect confidential information, and ensure data is delivered securely. In one example, Secure Forms are used to collect electronic voting ballots by prompting the user to enter their voting information and attach a scanned PDF. A Project workflow then automatically process and distribute this electronic ballot to the appropriate election official based on the voting information provided by the end-user within the Secure Form. Secure Forms Features: -Custom, fillable Secure Forms for either public or authenticated users -Flexible configuration and design options to control the position of form features such as buttons -Customise and control the input text, options, and dropdown fields with default values, tooltips, and placeholders -Projects that automate processing the Secure Form input data and, optionally, provide output messages and one or more files for users to download -Fully customisable Text Area components, including the ability to override the button labels, the characters remaining text, and the drop zone on File Upload components -Successful submission messages presented to users when Secure Forms are submitted -Drag and drop upload for files which are automatically secured with AES-256 bit encryption -Limit file upload parameters, including the file types that are permitted to upload, file size, and maximum number of files -Save drafts of Secure Forms to finish at a later date -View Secure Form submission history, including when the form was completed, the user who completed the form, the user’s responses, and more -Supports SOAP and RESTful Web Service APIs to allow you to submit forms from other applications AGENTS The Agents Module (which requires Advanced Workflows) enables lightweight applications that automate your file transfers and workflows on systems (both remote and on-premises) throughout your enterprise. The agents are managed by a central deployment of GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT), which allows you to configure and schedule agent file transfers and business processes from an intuitive, browser-based interface. Agent Features: -Control agents remotely from the central server. -Process files on the agent or send them to GoAnywhere for further processing. -Deploy remote agents wherever they're needed: on a server, to a trading partner location, or in the cloud. -Automatically upgrade agents to the latest version without causing downtime. -Customise your software library of agent installers to fit the needs of your environment. How Agents Work When your file transfers execute, all log data is streamed from the agents (wherever they’re deployed) to GoAnywhere for consolidated auditing and reporting. This unique approach provides visibility into all the file transfers running within the organisation. MFT agents can be installed onto almost any server or workstation where file transfers or workflows need to be performed. This includes Windows, Linux, UNIX, IBM I, and Mac OS systems. For organisations who prefer to perform their file transfers in the cloud, GoAnywhere MFT supports the use of agents remotely in cloud infrastructure such as Amazon EC2 or Microsoft Azure. Agent Functionality Here are examples of what agents can do to assist your IT initiatives: -Automate and secure file transfers within a centrally managed environment -Monitor folders on agent systems for new or modified files -Schedule agent file transfers to run at future dates/times -Provide additional workflow capabilities such as compression, decompression, data parsing, database integration, PGP encryption and decryption, SFTP and SCP file transfers, and native command execution -Send email or text message alerts when agent file transfers fail -Feed audit data to GoAnywhere MFT for central reporting -Monitor location and status via an interactive agent map -Deploy automatic notifications if an agent goes offline Remote Agent Deployment After installing GoAnywhere MFT on your internal network, you can install Agents on specific servers or workstations within your network, at remote locations, and within cloud infrastructure that will automatically monitor folders, carry out file transfers, and synchronise concurrent workflows at various locations. 1- Agents in the Internal Network. Agents can be installed on servers or workstations in your network for transferring files from and to GoAnywhere and other systems for processing. The agents can perform additional workflows on the system where the agent is deployed such as copying files, running commands, or parsing data. 2- Agents at Remote Locations & "Retail Polling". Agents can be installed at remote locations to automatically monitor folders and transfer files on an automated basis. This "retail polling" feature is ideal for synchronising files between a corporate data centre and remote locations such as stores or branch offices. 3-Agents on Trading Partner Systems. Agents can be installed on servers owned by your trading partners. When a trading partner places a file in a folder which is monitored by the agent, GoAnywhere can automatically pull the file to your organisation's network. In turn, GoAnywhere can use those agent connections to push files to your trading partners. 4-Agents on Cloud Infrastructure. MFT agents can be installed on server instances within cloud infrastructure like Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure. These agents could be used to move files securely between the cloud and your internal network. GoAnywhere Gateway  The GoAnywhere Gateway Module is a separate product and must be downloaded on its own. It is normally used if you licensed the server side of the transfer (SFTP, FTPS, Secure Folders, FTP) but it can also be used for outbound connections too. GoAnywhere MFT Gateway is an enhanced reverse proxy that resides out in the DMZ, routing server requests without having any ports open into the network. It can also load balance/cluster the file servers. -GoAnywhere’s MFT Gateway provides an additional layer of security when exchanging data with your trading partners. It allows you to keep file sharing services (e.g. FTP/S, SFTP, HTTP/S servers) and documents safely in your private/internal network. With GoAnywhere’s Secure File Gateway, no inbound ports need to be opened into your private network, which is essential for compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, SOX, GLBA and state privacy laws. -MFT Gateway Features -GoAnywhere’s secure file gateway provides the extra layer of protection for your file sharing services by… -Not allowing incoming ports to be opened into the private network, which reduces the risk of intrusion -Not storing sensitive data files in the DMZ -Keeping user credentials, certificates, and keys safely in the private network -Supporting FTP/S, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/S and AS2 file transfer protocols -Hiding the locations and identities of internal systems -Not requiring any special hardware components; it is a software-only solution. Why use GoAnywhere MFT Gateway as Your Proxy Gateway: 1- Secure Inbound ports to your network: Your file servers (e.g., FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS, and AS2) can be kept securely in your internal network with GoAnywhere's secure file gateway. This allows you to keep inbound ports to your network closed, which is essential for complying with data security standards. 2- Keep critical data out of the DMZ: Files can be safely shared with trading partners, users, clients, and vendors while avoiding having critical documents or files stored, even temporarily, in your DMZ. 3- Connect with external systems securely: As a forward proxy, Gateway can make connections to external systems on behalf of users and applications in the private network. This allows you to more easily manage file transfers from your firewall. Additionally, the identities and locations of your internal systems are hidden for better security. 4- Run on any environment or operating system: GoAnywhere Gateway is a platform agnostic, software-only secure file gateway solution. Install it on Windows, Linux, AIX, UNIX, or other operating systems to enhance file security in whatever environment works best for you. GoAnywhere Gateway Features At-A-Glance: -No incoming ports need to be opened into the private network -User credentials, permissions, certificates, and keys are kept safe in the private network -Hides the locations and identities of internal systems -Services configurations are maintained/stored in the private network -Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP, HTTPS and AS2 file transfer protocols -Built-in load balancer to distribute workloads across multiple systems In essence, when added to GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere Gateway serves as a transparent interface between internal systems and external systems without exposing sensitive files or your private network. CLOUD CONNECTORS The Cloud Connectors Module (which requires Advanced Workflows) enables built-in integrations that seamlessly support the automation of data between web and cloud applications and your GoAnywhere MFT projects and workflows. Cloud Connectors, also known as cloud integrations, are built-in web and cloud application integrations that connect to your GoAnywhere MFT projects and workflows. GoAnywhere Cloud Connectors offer a variety of use-cases and benefits if your organisation connects with external apps. We offer out-of-the-box connectors for popular services including Salesforce, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Box, and Dropbox. How Cloud Connectors Work Once a Cloud Connector is installed, you can configure the connection properties as a GoAnywhere Resource. With this resource, you only need to specify the connection once before being able to seamlessly reuse it in any of your workflows and cloud file transfers. Your Cloud Connector definition contains all the actions required to communicate with cloud applications. In GoAnywhere, these actions appear as elements located under the Cloud Connector in the GoAnywhere Project Designer. Elements can be incorporated into your workflows alongside other project tasks. GoAnywhere supports a great many cloud application integrations, so you can automate your processes between multiple web and cloud services at once. -Alibaba Object Storage Service -Amazon Cloud Trail -Amazon CloudWatch -Amazon EC2 -Amazon ECS -Amazon Lambda -Amazon SNS -Amazon SQS -Atlassian JIRA -Automate Plus -Azure Data Lake Storage Gen1 (superseded by the -Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 connector) -Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 -Azure Storage Queue -Box -Citrix ShareFile -Dropbox -Egnyte -GateScanner CDR -GoAnywhere Command -Google Cloud Storage -Google Drive -Google Translate -JAMS -Jenkins -Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central -Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM -Microsoft OneDrive -Microsoft Sharepoint Online -Microsoft Sharepoint On-Premise -OPSWAT MetaDefender -Salesforce -ServiceNow -SMA OpCon Scheduler -SOS Berlin JobScheduler (online version not supported) -Trello -Veeva CRM -Votiro -Webdocs -Zendesk (online version not supported) ote: Cloud Connectors can integrate with available on-premise and online versions of third-party software unless otherwise noted. Cloud Connector Marketplace Finding new cloud application integrations for your environment is easy. With GoAnywhere MFT’s Cloud Connector Marketplace, users have access to many of the industry’s most popular APIs, including Jenkins, JIRA, Trello, Zendesk, and Google Cloud Storage. Custom connectors can be also designed using GoAnywhere’s Cloud Connector Designer—no coding or programming experience necessary. In addition, new GoAnywhere connectors can be downloaded without needing to update the software. Current GoAnywhere customers can access the Cloud Connector Marketplace by logging into their admin interface in GoAnywhere, then navigating to System > Add-Ons and click "Browse Marketplace." GoFast GoFast is a file transfer acceleration protocol in GoAnywhere that can transmit data considerably faster than traditional FTP. The high transfer rate in GoFast is achieved by using lightweight UDP (User Datagram Protocol) channels to broadcast data packets between the client and server. UDP is much faster than TCP based protocols like FTP and SFTP since it does not have the inherent time delays for acknowledging and synchronising data packets. UDP has traditionally been used for streaming content that requires high throughput, such as live video and audio. GoFast has also harnessed the efficiency of UDP while providing innovative methods to guarantee the delivery and quality of data transmissions. How GoFast Works Before files are transferred, a secure SSL/TLS control channel is first established over TCP between the GoFast server and client. This control channel can be authenticated with user credentials, as well as X.509 client and server certificates. After authentication, commands are sent over the control channel to indicate details about the transmission such as the file names and sizes, encryption ciphers and compression settings. Files are then broken into multiple parts and transferred over UDP data channels between the GoFast client and server. The part sizes can be adjusted to optimise speeds based on the reliability of the network. The file parts are automatically reassembled on the destination and saved to the designated folder locations. Guaranteed Delivery If any parts of a file do not reach the destination successfully, the sender will be instructed to retransmit those missing parts until the entire file is received. To further guarantee the integrity of the transmission, checksums (hashes) can be calculated on both the GoFast client and server for the files transferred. The files can be automatically resent if the client and server file checksums do not match. Encryption A GoFast session can be configured to use AES encryption for protecting data packets, which is important when sending confidential files over the internet or other unsecured networks. AES is a popular encryption standard and is approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for protecting top secret information. If you are transmitting data over protected networks, you can disable encryption to further optimise transfer speeds. Compression File parts can optionally be compressed with the ZLIB standard to minimise the amount of bandwidth utilised by GoFast transmissions. Nine different compression levels are supported, which can be selected by the administrator at the time of transmission. Additional Features of Accelerated File Transfer: -Schedule GoFast file transfers to run automatically -Send and retrieve multiple files per GoFast session -Auto-retry failed connections with user-specified thresholds -Auto-resume failed transmissions when the server becomes available -Encrypt data packets with AES-128, AES-192 and AES-256 bit ciphers -Verify integrity with MD5, SHA1, SHA256, SHA384 and SHA512 hash algorithms -Suffix and prefix file names with constants, timestamps or variables -Override file names and other properties at execution time using variables -Auto rename files if they already exist at the destination location -Configure port ranges used by the GoFast server -Send alerts for transfer failures via email, text messages and system messages -Log all GoFast file transfers in a central database for auditing and reporting. GoFast Workflows GoFast server connections can be pre-defined in GoAnywhere MFT's Administrator as reusable Resources which can be selected from simple drop-down menus. GoFast Tasks can be placed within GoAnywhere MFT workflows and executed as part of a cohesive process. For instance, a workflow could be defined to retrieve a video file, encrypt the video, and then quickly send the video to a trading partner using the GoFast accelerated file transfer protocol. PeSIT Client  The PeSIT Client Module helps meet standards and accepts communications from the European banking industry. GoAnywhere’s PeSIT server can be used alongside our PeSIT Client, which allows for communications initiation. The PeSIT client helps guarantee delivery of PeSIT transfers with options to auto-retry connections, auto-resume interrupted file transfers, and perform integrity checks of successful file transfers. PeSIT Features in GoAnywhere MFT: -Full support of the standard PeSIT command set -Send & Receive files -Specify Maximum Data Block Lengths per transfer -SSL Certificate Server Authentication -Suffix and prefix file names with constants, timestamps or variables -Override file names and other properties at execution time using variables -Configurable port ranges -Alerts for transfer failures via email, text messages and system messages. PeSIT Resource PeSIT server connections can be pre-defined in GoAnywhere MFT's Administrator as reusable Resources which can be selected from simple drop down menus. PeSIT Tasks can be placed within GoAnywhere MFT Projects and executed as part of a cohesive workflow process. For instance, a Project could be defined to retrieve records from a database file, convert the records into a CSV file, and then put the CSV file onto a PeSIT server. File Filtering When sending or receiving files via PeSIT, the files selected can be included and excluded using various filter criteria: -Wildcards (i.e. "trans*.txt" or "*.xls") -Regular expressions -Date and time range -Size range -Variables passed to the Project PeSIT Logs Audit trails (logs) are generated for all PeSIT transmissions in GoAnywhere MFT to meet auditing and compliance requirements. The level of log detail can be controlled by an administrator on a per-Project basis. This detail can be configured to include all PeSIT commands issued, PeSIT messages and file names transferred. Log messages can additionally be sent to a Syslog server using UDP or TCP connections. PeSIT Server  The PeSIT Server Module provides for full support of the standard PeSIT command set (sends and receive files, specifies Maximum Data Block Lengths per transfer, SSL Certificate Server Authentication, transfers multiple files per connection, file transfer templates, and more). Audit trails or logs are generated for all PeSIT transmissions in GoAnywhere MFT to meet industry auditing and compliance requirements. PeSIT Server Features: -Full support of the standard PeSIT command set -Send & Receive files -Specify Maximum Data Block Lengths per transfer -SSL Certificate Server Authentication -Dynamic file names with constants, timestamps or variables -Multiple listeners with individual port configurations -File transfer templates GoAnywhere MFT can be configured to handle trading partner send and receive requests. Templates can be reused across multiple trading partners that require the same send/receive capabilities. Partner Management Trading partners that want to use PeSIT for file transfers are easily managed with granular permissions. Inbound and outbound file transfer templates can be applied en-mass or individually with each Web User depending on the use case of the PeSIT partner. PeSIT Logs Audit trails (logs) are generated for all PeSIT transmissions in GoAnywhere MFT to meet auditing and compliance requirements. This detail includes commands issued, messages, IP addresses, server IDs, and file names transferred. Audit logs for the PeSIT service can also be used to troubleshoot failed transfers. Contact Us Content Inspection Modules The following modules provide for content inspection of the traffic that flows through GoAnywhere. Data Loss Prevention Document Sanitisation  strips out hidden, possibly sensitive data from documents such as properties, which can disclose the author and true date; change histories, which can leak sensitive data that authors believe was removed, such as project details, new product names and prices. Data Redaction  overwrites or redacts critical or sensitive information to prevent data breaches. The communication content is modified but is allowed to continue to prevent business process disruption, with sensitive information replaced with a series of Xs. Anti-Steganography  adds to GoAnywhere MFT the capability to prevent files, messages, images, or videos from being concealed within another file. Optical Character Recognition  is the electronic or mechanical conversion of images of typed, handwritten, or printed text into machine-encoded text, whether from a scanned document, a photo of a document, a scene-photo, or from subtitle text superimposed on an image. Threat Protection Anti-virus  features integrated Sophos and/or Avira anti-virus, with automatic updates every 15 minutes to provide the latest protection. Structural Sanitisation  removes any active content such as scripts, coding, etc. from sent files. Information is, however, left intact in its original file format. We also offer a free FTP Client & Server.

< News Migrate from SolarWinds Serv-U to GoAnywhere MFT 28 Sept 2026 SolarWinds Serv-U has been a familiar part of many organisations’ file-transfer stacks for years. However, as security requirements rise, compliance frameworks tighten, and integration demands accelerate, more teams are reassessing whether SolarWinds Serv-U adequately serves their needs. One of the most common questions I hear is: "How hard is it to move from Serv-U to GoAnywhere MFT?" The short answer is: more manageable than most people expect. 1. A step up in scope, not just a swap GoAnywhere MFT is a broader Managed File Transfer and automation platform. So the migration from SolarWinds Serv-U is a move up to a platform with more moving parts: workflow automation, resources, connections, credentials, and scheduled jobs. That's good news in terms of capability. It also means the migration effort is proportional to how much automation and how many integrations you're bringing over. A shop using Serv-U purely as an FTP endpoint will have less to migrate than one that has built years of custom scripting around it. Of course, eliminating primitive and risky custom scripting – one of the key cyber security exposures for businesses – is in itself a key advantage of moving to GoAnywhere. 2. GoAnywhere's migration path is built to reduce friction Fortra (GoAnywhere's developer) has designed the platform with migration from legacy or multi-tool environments in mind. In practice, that shows up as: Reusable components (connections, resources, keys, credentials) that make rebuilds faster than starting from scratch; Drag-and-drop workflow design that reduces scripting overhead; Native protocol support (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2/AS4/PeSIT, APIs, cloud connectors) that covers most Serv-U use cases plus additional B2B protocols Serv-U doesn't support natively; and Centralised logging and auditing that simplify validation during cutover. 3. Clean up accumulated complexity Tools that have been in place for many years tend to accumulate a job here, a script there, a custom integration someone built years ago. Migrating gives you a natural checkpoint to: Consolidate scattered workflows; Retire brittle scripts; Standardise security controls; and Centralise governance. That cleanup is a real benefit of deliberate re-platforming. 4. Security and compliance capabilities GoAnywhere MFT includes a host of meaningful security capabilities: Encrypted vaulting for credentials; Granular role-based access controls; Integrated auditing and reporting; A NIST-certified FIPS 140-2 (and, more recently, FIPS 140-3) validated cryptographic module; and Secure API integrations. These are real advantages, and highly-relevant for organisations working under ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS. 5. Significant integration enhancements GoAnywhere is built to orchestrate data movement across a wide range of systems - legacy servers, cloud platforms, partner protocols (including AS2/AS4/PeSIT), REST/SOAP APIs, and native connectors into databases and some ERP/CRM systems. For organisations juggling multiple partner integrations or complex B2B protocols, this is a genuine differentiator and often the strongest practical reason to migrate. 6. The business case Migrating to GoAnywhere can plausibly deliver: Lower long-term operational overhead, once workflows are rebuilt; Broader automation and integration coverage; Better audit trails with tamper-resistant logging; and Faster partner onboarding for organisations with complex B2B protocol needs. The Bottom Line Moving from Serv-U to GoAnywhere MFT is a realistic, well-supported migration path, especially when your integration and automation needs have outgrown it. If your organisation is reassessing its file transfer and automation strategy, GoAnywhere is worth evaluating on its real merits - broader protocol and integration support chief among them. Make migration even easier A common concern of companies considering a switch to a better MFT is the potential for disruption. But at Generic Systems Australia, we alleviate this directly through our comprehensive Migration Services . Our technical experts can quickly and efficiently install GoAnywhere MFT and then configure it to replace all your existing scripts, integration packages and other file transfer middleware. This way, you and your team can keep on doing what you do best – free of distractions – while we do what we do best. Make the Move With GoAnywhere MFT from Generic Systems Australia, migration is not only achievable but also streamlined through expert guidance and automation – all available from local technical experts who are the best in their field. Previous Next

< News A Missing Piece in Your Cyber Security Strategy? 26 Mar 2024 Is Secure Managed File Transfer a “missing piece” in your company’s Cybersecurity Strategy? The Australian Federal Government has set its sights on making Australia a world leader in cybersecurity by 2030 and is currently drafting upgraded cybersecurity regulations. In the industry consultation period just ended, they flagged new cybersecurity legislation and amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act which would include: Secure-by-design standards for the Internet of Things; Mandatory ransomware reporting; and Upgraded protection for and risk management of critical corporate infrastructure. The new legislation reflects comments made by Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus, in the aftermath of the 2022 Optus hack. He said “We need better laws to regulate how companies manage the huge amount of data they collect, and bigger penalties to incentivise better behaviour. (E)xisting safeguards are inadequate. It’s not enough for a penalty for a major data breach to be seen as the cost of doing business.” With new legislation — and much bigger fines — imminent, now is the time to plug any potential gaps in your organisation’s cybersecurity strategy. Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Network Increasingly frequent cyber incidents prove that cybersecurity is not keeping pace with cyber threats. According to Forbes, “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." It’s not enough to lock the door. 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. The vault is encryption. And the security guard that puts the jewels in the 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 (e.g. 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. Plugging in the Missing Piece With the Federal Government soon to unveil its new cybersecurity legislation, now is the time to get ahead of requirements and explore how MFT can enhance your data’s security at rest and in motion. Arrange a free MFT trial and see how it works in your organisation. The benefits are almost immediate, from file transfer automation to solid data encryption. A data breach need not be a given for your organisation. By adding the missing MFT piece to your Cybersecurity Strategy, your valuable data can remain out of reach of cyberthieves. If you’d like to discuss how MFT can complete your organisation’s Cybersecurity Strategy, please feel welcome to contact us . We’re always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how quickly and easily we can transition your organisation to the class-leading MFT solution, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. At Generic Systems Australia , We’re Your Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer! 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< News Automate Your Backups with GoAnywhere 31 Mar 2026 March 31 is World Backup Day – a day to reflect on whether your organisation’s backup processes are fit for purposes in today’s data-driven world. Important, But Neglected? Everyone knows that backing up your data is important. But not everyone gets around to it with the frequency they know they should. GoAnywhere MFT can automate your backups with a controlled, predictable workflow. Repeatable backup routines run on schedule without manual intervention - pulling files from servers, databases, or cloud locations, packaging them, encrypting them, and storing them. Remote Agents GoAnywhere agents extend this further by enabling backups to run directly on remote systems, reducing network load and keeping sensitive data local until it’s securely transferred... each step logged, audited, and centrally visible. If you'd like a backup process that’s handsoff, policydriven, and resilient - rather than a patchwork of scripts that someone has to babysit - let us know! Previous Next

< News The GoAnywhere Customer Who Didn’t Panic 20 Aug 2025 In Douglas Adams’ much-loved work of science-fiction whimsy, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the Babel Fish is a small yellow fish inserted into a person's ear to provide instant translation of any language.  Described by The Guide as “probably the oddest thing in the universe”*, the Babel Fish is a neat (if somewhat slimy) solution to the pervasive galactic challenge of interspecies communication. It reminds me how GoAnywhere MFT once solved a customer’s pressing “payslip-up”. “But the plans were on display…”* Our customer, a leading provider of human services who employs thousands, had installed a new payroll system. This system, like the outdated system it was replacing, produced employee payslips as PDF files. These were subsequently distributed to employees via a separate Human Resources system. Installation, testing and initialisation of the new payroll system had all gone according to plan. Until, that is, the first pay run was performed. “Have you any idea what these strange symbols are?”* In what The Hitchhiker’s Guide may well have cited as “a practical demonstration of the principles of infinite improbability” employees didn’t receive their payslips. It was soon realised that the problem had occurred because the PDF payslips produced by the new payroll system were formatted differently to the PDFs previously produced by the old one. (The old system had output the PDFs as individual PDF files for each employee, compressed into a zip file. The new system output one PDF file for each employee and, further complicating the situation, the new payslips varied in number of pages.) These PDF formatting changes rendered the output from the new payroll system unreadable by the Human Resources system - a problem which had somehow been overlooked during testing. “The consequences of not knowing any of this stuff are particularly terrible”* This failure of inter-systems communication wasn’t just a problem for the employees, who had understandably grown accustomed to keeping tabs on their earnings, but it created a looming compliance problem for the business. Australia’s Fair Work Act is vexingly inflexible when it comes to the timing of providing employees with payslips. (This is in marked contrast to the famously flexible relationship with time enjoyed by The Guide’s author Douglas Adams, particularly as relates to deadlines). Failure to fix the problem quickly would expose the business to financial penalties, legal consequences and potential union action. “Don’t Panic!”* Heeding the single most important piece of advice in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy , our customer didn’t panic. Instead, they called me to ask whether Generic Systems Australia could help solve their predicament. And - thanks to their installed GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer solution – we could! The Babel Fish* Faster than a Vogon invited to a poetry recital**, our Solutions Architect revised the customer’s GoAnywhere automated file transfer process. GoAnywhere was already collecting the PGP-encrypted PDF from the new payroll system via SFTP, decrypting it, and transferring it to the customer’s Human Resources system. He added to that automated transfer process new logic which split the PDF pages, correctly formatting the output and allowing for payslips of varying page lengths. GoAnywhere was, in effect, performing the role of a computerised Babel Fish. And, thanks to GoAnywhere’s easy to use drag-and-drop interface, it took our Solutions Architect less than half a day to set up the workflows. He didn’t even need a towel***. “If you ever need help again…”* There’s no need to go to the ends of the universe**** to get expert help on file transfers and translations. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia and New Zealand’s experts in helping business take advantage of every one of GoAnywhere’s many capabilities. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations to automate their data flows, making their file transfers resilient, secure and reliable, and boosting their efficiency. If you’d like to discuss how we can boost your organisation’s efficiency, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how easily we can transition you from your current approach to a galaxy-leading level of productivity. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in data transfer. _______________________________________________________________________________________ * A direct quote from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . ** In The Guide , Vogon poetry is described as the third worst in the universe, surpassed only by the poetry of the Azgoths of Kria and the late Paula Nancy Millstone Jennings. It's so bad, it's often used as a form of torture, causing physical pain to the listener. *** The Guide describes a towel as the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have - not just useful for practical purposes like warmth, sunbathing, or even as a weapon, but also with significant psychological value. A hitchhiker who knows where their towel is is seen as someone together and capable, as it implies they also possess other essential items. **** The Guide describes Milliways, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe, as being enclosed in a time bubble and offering a unique floorshow featuring the end of the universe. Previous Next

< News Automate Your Managed File Transfers 7 Oct 2026 The opportunity to automate file transfers is a key reason organisations are adopting Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions. Many organisations have a history of stitching together file‑transfer processes using scripts and cron jobs. That approach worked when data volumes were small and regulatory expectations were lighter, but it’s increasingly out of step with today’s operational demands. As a result, more organisations are moving toward Managed File Transfer (MFT) platforms to gain automation that is hands-off, dependable, governed, and fully auditable. Scripts Fall Short Automation now underpins modern integration. Businesses need workflows that run consistently without human intervention - whether pulling data from suppliers, distributing reports, or coordinating movement across hybrid environments. Script‑based setups simply aren’t built for this scale. They fail quietly, offer little visibility, and often rely on niche knowledge held by a single engineer. When that person leaves, the organisation is left with fragile processes no one fully understands. Eliminating Script Sprawl MFT platforms replace scattered, one‑off scripts with a central automation engine. Transfers can be triggered by schedules, events, APIs, or file‑system activity, all managed through a unified interface. Complex chains - such as decrypting, validating, transforming, routing, and notifying - can be assembled visually and monitored in real time. This shift from ad‑hoc scripting to structured automation is a major driver behind the accelerating adoption of MFT. Rising Security & Compliance Demands Growing regulatory pressure makes automation even more critical. Organisations must prove that data is encrypted, handled consistently, and tracked end‑to‑end. Automated workflows reduce human error, enforce policy, and generate the audit trails required in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. In these environments, manual or script‑based processes are no longer sufficient. Automation Enables Scale As organisations add partners, expand digital services, or move workloads to the cloud, the number of file‑based integrations increases. MFT platforms allow teams to scale these workflows without rewriting code or reinventing processes. Tasks that once required days of manual setup can now be deployed in minutes. In essence, automation has evolved from a nice‑to‑have into a strategic necessity. As organisations modernise their integration ecosystems, MFT stands out as the most secure, reliable, and scalable way to manage critical data movement. Here to Help At Generic Systems Australia, we are Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts in MFT.  Our decades of experience and unparalleled expertise have made us Fortra’s Top MFT Partner for the world’s leading MFT solution, GoAnywhere MFT , in Oceania. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably adopt an MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with us . Previous Next

< News Relieve Your Compliance Burden with MFT 6 July 2026 Most organisations are feeling the strain of increasing data transfer, storage and privacy compliance. Compliance failures are expensive - financially, operationally, and reputationally. Missteps can lead to fines, investigations, and long‑term damage brand damage. A common weak point is the movement of files. Thousands of sensitive documents flow through your environment every day. Even small gaps in process or security can create major compliance exposure. A modern Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform removes that pressure by giving teams a secure, governed way to move data. How File Transfers Create Compliance Risk Sending sensitive information through outdated or ad‑hoc methods - email attachments, legacy FTP, or unapproved tools - creates risk. These approaches typically provide little visibility into who accessed or moved data, depend on manual steps that introduce human error, use weak encryption and lack strong authentication, access control, and IP‑based restrictions. Without governance, every transfer is a potential compliance violation. How MFT Strengthens Compliance A secure MFT solution delivers the controls regulators expect: encryption, access management, auditability, and automated workflows. These capabilities ensure sensitive data is protected both in transit and at rest, while giving IT teams complete oversight of every movement. Solutions like GoAnywhere MFT help organisations align with compliance frameworks by standardising how data is handled across systems, users, and external partners in five ways: 1. Strong Encryption & Secure Transfer Protocols MFT platforms use hardened encryption and secure protocols to protect data end‑to‑end: AES, TLS, SSH and other modern encryption standards Secure protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2, AS3 and AS4 Protection for data both in motion and at rest These controls form the foundation of compliant file movement. 2. Centralised Access Control & Authentication Compliance frameworks demand strict control over who can access sensitive information. MFT helps enforce this through: Role‑based access control Multi‑factor authentication Granular permissions aligned to least‑privilege principles Centralised identity management ensures only authorised users can interact with regulated data. 3. Comprehensive Audit Logging & Reporting Regulators expect organisations to prove how data is handled. MFT provides: Immutable, tamper‑resistant logs Full traceability of access and transfer activity Automated reporting to support audits This visibility is essential for many compliance regimes. 4. Workflow Governance & Policy Automation Automation reduces human error and enforces consistent handling of sensitive data. MFT enables: Repeatable, policy‑driven workflows Built‑in rules for retention, monitoring, and exception handling Business logic that ensures transfers follow regulatory requirements Governed automation keeps processes compliant at scale. 5. Secure Partner & Third‑Party Integrations Compliance doesn’t stop at your network boundary. MFT ensures external exchanges follow the same strict rules: Enforced security standards for B2B transfers Encryption and authentication for partners Reduced supply‑chain exposure Secure integration with third‑party systems and APIs This creates end‑to‑end governance across your entire ecosystem. Control, Clarity, and Consistency Across industries, compliance frameworks share a common goal: protect sensitive information through disciplined, transparent processes. Whether it’s cardholder data, personal information, or financial records, regulators expect organisations to demonstrate strong security, clear auditability, and tightly managed access. Managed File Transfer delivers these capabilities in a single, governed platform - helping organisations maintain a secure, trustworthy environment for every file’s journey. Local Help to Shoulder the Load At Generic Systems Australia , we have many years of experience helping Australian and New Zealand IT teams meet compliance requirements with the industry’s leading MFT, GoAnywhere. From the initial scoping of organisations’ legacy data transfer approaches, through zero-cost Proof of Concepts and hassle-free Migration Services , we help companies stay focused on running their business without disruption as we transition them to more secure approaches. Please get in touch if you’d like an obligation-free discussion about how GoAnywhere can help your organisation. Previous Next