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< News Asia-Pacific orgs are on Cybercrime Frontline 12 July 2024 The Asia-Pacific region is the frontline in the fight against cybercriminals. A survey conducted by security firm Kiteworks has found that 72% of organisations in our region experienced four or more cybersecurity incidents in the past year - 20% more than the global average. Data also shows that Asia-Pacific organisations also exchange sensitive content with the highest number of third parties. This could be contributing to the higher-than-average cyberattacks. One of your best defences against hackers is to centrally control the flow of data into and out of your organisation. Managed File Transfer (MFT) software does that for you. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re the Asia-Pacific’s experts on the world’s #1 MFT, GoAnywhere . Let me know if you’d like an obligation-free discussion about how we could help you keep your organisation safe from the cyber crimewave. #MFT #managedfiletransfer #securefiletransfer #sft #cybersecurity #cybercrime Previous Next

< News Huge Average Cost of Data Breaches Revealed 22 Jan 2024 Cost of a Data Breach A$6.77 million! That was the average cost globally of a data breach in 2023, according to research by IBM. An all-time high, and a 15% increase over the last 3 years, the astonishing number was calculated through in-depth analysis of real-world data breaches experienced by 553 organisations globally – including 112 in the Asia and Pacific regions – in the 12 months prior to March 2023. Alarmingly, only a third of studied breaches were detected by an organisation's own security team. 27% were disclosed by an attacker, and the remainder came from customers, trading partners, law enforcement and other third parties. Nearly 40% of breaches were compounded by the loss of data across multiple environments including public cloud, private cloud, and on-prem. IBM recommended company security teams focus on where cyber criminals are most successful and concentrate their efforts on stopping them before they achieve their goals. This is where an investment in a Secure Managed File Transfer solution has a key role to play. The interception of ad hoc file transfers – for example, email attachments, FTP transfers and other ad hoc methods of moving data within your organisation and between its trading partners – is a key exposure. A Secure Managed File Transfer solution such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT addresses the many risks of these ad hoc approaches through a holistic approach and complementary array of security features. Authentication & Encryption Automatically encrypt files on disk using AES 256 encryption Use Domains to create multiple security zones. Filter connections with IP blacklists and whitelists (Global and User level). Block Brute-Force and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks with an automatic IP blacklist. Authenticate SFTP connections with passwords and/or SSH keys. Authenticate FTPS and HTTPS connections with passwords and/or SSL certificates. Ability to accept or reject files with certain extensions. Run services under non-standard port numbers. Create and manage SSL certificates, SSH keys, and Open PGP keys through integrated screens. User Access & Controls Authenticate users against LDAP, Active Directory (AD), IBM i profiles, RADIUS, RSA SecurID, Google Authenticator, Duo Security, and other IAM (Identity and Access Management) solutions. Define administrator user permissions for separation of duties. SAML support for single sign-on and dual factor authentication. Restrict users to specific home directories and subfolders. Specify folder level permissions (upload, download, delete, rename, etc.) by user and group. Restrict user logins to certain days-of-week or times-of-day. Set password policies and expiration intervals. Authorise selected services (e.g. FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS and AS2) to certain users and groups. Disable user accounts after maximum login attempts. Disable user accounts automatically after a period of inactivity. Receive instant notifications on login failures. Disable anonymous login. View the active sessions for logged-in users with the ability to terminate (kick) sessions. Auditing & Reporting Generate full audit trails of all user events and file activity with reporting. Generate reports of file transfer activity, user statistics, and completed jobs from within the console. Feed audit log messages to a central SYSLOG server. Full Compliance GoAnywhere MFT secures your sensitive files and transmits data using the latest security standards, keeping your data secure and compliant with regulations, frameworks, and standards, including: Australia’s Consumer Data Right. Singapore’s PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act). PCI DSS, the global data security standard adopted by payment card brands. The EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) The US’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) & HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act). The US’s FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) & NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cybersecurity Framework. Canada’s PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). California’s Consumer Privacy Act. “An ounce of prevention…” As the old saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. To avoid becoming one of the cybercrime victims IBM studies in 2024 😉 please do explore how the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT can bolster your organisation’s Cyberdefences. Our Business Manager, Bradley Copson ( bradley@gensys.com.au ), is always happy to have an obligation-free discussion , and can offer you a no-cost trial or Proof of Concept. Previous Next

Info-Tech Report MFT Quadrant Report (2022) Independent analysts Info-Tech compared MFT solutions and vendors in 2022, and found that GoAnywhere MFT was the unsurpassed leader in the field. To receive a Complimentary Copy of their Report, please submit your email address below: First name Last name Enter your email address Phone You'll receive the 'Info-Tech Report MFT Quadrant Report' shortly! RESOURCES Receive Report HOME

< News Version 7.8.3 of GoAnywhere now available 4 Aug 2025 A new version of the world's best Managed File Transfer software - GoAnywhere MFT v7.8.3 - has just been released. Generic Systems Australia customers can read about and access it via their customer portals. Previous Next

< News Why Your Business Can't Rely on Employee Cybersecurity Training 29 Oct 2025 The employee cyber security training programs implemented by most large companies don’t reduce the risk of their employees falling for phishing scams. That’s the shocking conclusion of recent research evaluating the effectiveness of two common types of cybersecurity training.  Phishing is a deceptive tactic in which attackers impersonate trusted entities to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.  It continues to be the most common form of cyber attack, and leads to the greatest number of cyber infiltrations. Testing the Defences To test the effectiveness of anti-phishing training, researchers sent 10 different phishing email campaigns to 19,500 employees at UC San Diego Health over an eight month period.  They found that there was no significant relationship between whether an employee had recently completed mandated cybersecurity training and whether they then fell victim to a phishing email. Researchers also tested whether sharing anti-phishing information after an employee fell for a phishing scam improved the employee's ability to detect a subsequent phishing attempt. However, once again, they observed very little difference in repeat failure rates. In fact, embedded phishing training only reduced the likelihood of an employee clicking on a phishing link by a mere 2%. Why training fails Research study co-author Grant Ho said a key reason the anti-phishing training isn’t effective is that most employees don’t engage with embedded training materials.  75% of users in the study engaged with embedded training materials for a minute or less, and a third closed embedded training pages immediately, without reading them. He recommended that organisations refocus their efforts to combat phishing on technical countermeasures. Technical Countermeasures One of the first and best lines of defence against phishing is to prevent malware and suspicious links before they can reach employees’ devices.  At Generic Systems Australia we combine the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution, GoAnywhere , with Advanced Threat Protection to deliver a proactive, multilayered defence against both external threats and internal data leakage.  GoAnywhere provides secure encryption, access controls and audit trails for file transfers, while ATP enables your organisation’s email system to automatically detect and prevent phishing links and other malware from entering your organisation. 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. Our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for organisations who prefer to let their team get on with their regular work rather than taking time out to improve 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 and ATP solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with me. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News Make Your Supply Chain “Digitally Resilient” 28 Apr 2026 With the war in Iran disrupting business supply chains globally, Australian business leaders are increasingly turning their minds to their own supply chain resilience. The shockwaves from geopolitical instability have exposed how fragile global logistics networks can be when data flows are fragmented, manual, or opaque. However, supply chain resilience isn’t just about physical goods moving from A to B. It’s also about the integrity, visibility, and security of the information that orchestrates those movements. MFT for Resilience Managed File Transfer (MFT) should play a key role in your supply chain resilience. It provides a single, secure backbone for exchanging files between partners, systems, and territories. Instead of relying on ad‑hoc scripts, unsecured email attachments, or legacy FTP servers, MFT enforces encryption, authentication, and auditability across every transfer. When supply chains are under stress, this reliability becomes mission‑critical. MFT enables orders, manifests, compliance documents, and sensor data to continue to flow even as external conditions fluctuate. It adds up to business continuity. Efficiency Beyond security, MFT strengthens resilience through automation and visibility. It can detect failed transfers, retry automatically, and alert teams before disruptions cascade downstream. Dashboards and logs provide real‑time insight into where data is moving and where it’s stuck, allowing leaders to respond proactively rather than reactively. In a crisis, that transparency translates directly into agility. Companies can reroute, prioritise, or throttle data flows with control and confidence. D igital Supply Chains Ultimately, supply chain resilience in 2026 is as much about digital infrastructure as it is about physical logistics. By embedding MFT into their operational fabric, organisations gain a hardened, auditable, and self‑healing data layer that keeps their supply chains synchronised - even when the world isn’t. Local Expertise Available Generic Systems Australia is Fortra’s #1 GoAnywhere MFT Partner in Australia and New Zealand, with decades of experience enabling organisations to build resilient supply chains and defend against cyber attacks. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how you could simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with us. Previous Next

< News Top 5 MFT Trends in 2026 27 Jan 2026 With January’s holidays fading into memory and business getting back to work, it’s time to look ahead at what 2026 holds for data movement—the lifeblood of modern enterprises. As data volumes surge and digital ecosystems grow more complex, the systems responsible for secure file transfers are undergoing a major evolution. Organisations are exchanging more data than ever, and the demand for secure, compliant, automated file movement is rising just as quickly. Managed File Transfer (MFT) has long been the trusted foundation for these exchanges, but the landscape is shifting rapidly thanks to advances in AI, analytics, and cloud technologies. The era of basic point‑to‑point transfers is receding. Today’s MFT platforms must deliver intelligence, transparency, and the ability to scale across increasingly hybrid environments. Here are five major trends that will reshape MFT in 2026 and beyond. 1. Smarter Automation Through AI and Predictive Workflows Automation has always been a core strength of MFT, but AI is set to elevate it further. Organisations will use machine learning to predict issues before they occur, fine‑tune transfer schedules, and boost overall reliability. The file transfer logs and automated workflows generated by GoAnywhere MFT provide invaluable input to AI agents. By analysing this historical data, AI can recommend optimisations for bandwidth, security, and efficiency. 2. Real-Time Visibility and Advanced Reporting for Stronger Decisions In a world defined by big data, visibility is everything. Understanding how files move across an organisation—where they go, how fast they travel, and whether they meet compliance requirements—is essential. That’s why modern MFT platforms must offer real‑time monitoring, detailed reporting, and actionable insights. Dashboards and audit logs give IT teams a live view of transfer activity, helping them track throughput, capacity, SLA performance, and overall system health. This level of transparency is especially valuable for enterprises managing large volumes of sensitive data across multiple departments or global locations. Better visibility leads to better decisions and more efficient operations. 3. Centralised Security and Compliance Control With data privacy regulations tightening worldwide, organisations can no longer rely on a patchwork of tools for encryption, authentication, and data loss prevention. MFT platforms are increasingly becoming unified hubs for enforcing security and compliance. GoAnywhere MFT offers a single, web-based interface to automate, encrypt, and audit file transfers across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It replaces fragmented scripts and manual processes with a unified platform that secures data in transit and at rest—directly supporting compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, and other regulations. By consolidating these capabilities, organisations reduce compliance complexity and maintain consistent security across every file exchange. 4. Cloud-Ready Deployment and Hybrid Flexibility As organisations modernise their infrastructure, flexible deployment has become a top priority. MFT solutions now need to support on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments without compromising control or compliance. This shift toward cloud‑ready MFT reflects a broader trend: businesses want agility without sacrificing security. GoAnywhere MFT is a centralised, platform-agnostic solution that can be deployed across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It facilitates secure, automated data exchange between internal systems, trading partners, and popular cloud services (e.g. AWS S3, Azure Blob, SharePoint, Salesforce) using built-in Cloud Connectors and lightweight, centrally managed agents. 5. API-Driven Integration and Seamless Interoperability MFT is no longer just about moving files—it’s becoming a central connector between enterprise systems, cloud applications, and external partners. Modern platforms support robust REST APIs and standard protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2, making it easier to integrate with ERP, CRM, SIEM, and other business systems. This interoperability reduces manual handling, improves data consistency, and streamlines automation across workflows. In an API‑centric world, MFT plays a crucial role in ensuring data flows securely and efficiently across the entire ecosystem. The Next Era of Intelligent File Transfer MFT has been a staple technology for years, but many legacy solutions are reaching end‑of‑life. The next generation of MFT is about more than secure transfers—it’s about enabling intelligent, data‑driven operations. Organisations embracing AI‑enhanced automation, real‑time analytics, compliance‑ready security, flexible deployment models, and API‑first integration will be best positioned to protect their data and stay ahead of operational challenges. The future of file transfer isn’t just secure. I’s smart, adaptive, and deeply connected to the broader digital landscape. Global Trends – Local Expertise At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts in helping organisations leverage the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solutions. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to get in touch with me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat. Previous Next

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