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< News Migrating from MOVEit 8 July 2024 The rapid escalation of cybercrime is causing many organisations across the Asia-Pacific region to upgrade to more advanced file transfer solutions. That includes replacing Managed File Transfer (MFT) systems such as MOVEit with the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT suite. As our region’s local experts in MFT, at Generic Systems Australia we’re adept at helping customers simply, quickly and affordably migrate from their existing data transfer approaches. Many Options - but only one of them “Best” There are plenty of options when it comes to selecting a file transfer solution… from free, unsecure methods to the fully-featured market leader. However, as cybercrime continues to surge, many companies are concluding that the benefits of upgrading to the class-leading MFT more than justify the relatively minor investment required. They understand that maintaining a ‘circle of trust’ with their customers and supply chains is paramount to their business’s ongoing profitability. So, why is GoAnywhere MFT consistently declared by independent studies to be the leading MFT …? Superior Security “Robust Security” is most often the top of mind consideration for companies seeking the optimal MFT solution. GoAnywhere MFT takes all aspects of data security seriously, protecting your sensitive data both “in motion” and “at rest”. Maintaining GoAnywhere’s security is a primary focus for its software development team. They consistently stay across the latest security standards and threat monitoring to ensure up-to-date compliance with regulations, frameworks, and standards. Easy Centralised Control MOVEit requires you to install two products (MOVEit Automation and MOVEit Transfer) to enable full MFT functionality. Most companies find GoAnywhere’s centralised, browser-based dashboard - an intuitive “one stop shop” - a more efficient means of managing their data flows. The Need for Speed Included in GoAnywhere is GoFast, a file transfer acceleration protocol which can transmit data considerably faster than traditional FTP. The patented technology in GoFast takes the best of UDP’s speed and adds reliability and rate control. Drag & Drop Workflows Scripting (as required by MOVEit for some tasks) is clunky, time consuming and confusing for non-expert users. Through its breadth of Automated Workflows capabilities, GoAnywhere enables end users to quickly and easily build workflows. Manual and automated tasks can even be combined into one master workflow. Further, GoAnywhere provides easy reporting on partner Service Level Agreements, alerting you to any workflow issues before your trading partners do. Advanced Auditability GoAnywhere not only moves and shares data securely, it also provides full auditability of transfers. Logging full audit trails of all user events and file activity, it can also generate reports of file transfer activity, user statistics, and completed jobs – all from within its central management console. Modular, Multi-Platform Flexibility Organisations managing multiple operating systems appreciate how GoAnywhere flexibly supports any protocol, any platform, and any deployment, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, Linux, and more. Further, GoAnywhere’s capabilities can be significantly extended through the availability of a broad array of licensable modules , satisfying a wide variety of specialised file transfer needs. And More… Beyond the advantages above, former MOVEit users are often delighted to discover GoAnywhere’s advanced capabilities in: High availability and clustering, providing true active-active support and load balancing to distribute workloads across multiple systems; Remote agents - lightweight applications managed through the GoAnywhere interface which enable configuring and scheduling of file transfers throughout an enterprise; and Secure Forms - customised forms or files that which contain data other tasks can automatically process. If you’d like to discuss how your organisation can migrate to the leading MFT solution, please feel welcome to contact me, Bradley Copson ( mailto:bradley@gensys.com.au ) . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how simple the transition can be, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

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< News Black Friday Sales Splash Creates Data Surge 12 Nov 2024 Data transfer traffic is already surging across Australia as many online retailers jump the gun and promote Black Friday Sales early this year. Australians are set to spend a record $6.7B during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, according to Roy Morgan Research. An increase of 5.5% on last year, this level of spending will mean Black Friday has well and truly eclipsed Boxing Day as Australia’s top shopping event of the year. 50% of Australians plan to participate in the annual sales splurge, according to Future Publishing Australia’s inaugural Consumer Confidence Report. Of these, 45% plan to find their Black Friday deals online. Data Transfer Tsunami The surge in sales will in turn create a tsunami of data transfers, as businesses transact, process orders, and share a variety of e-commerce files with their supply chain partners. For some businesses – those still using outdated file sharing technologies like email and FTP – this will be a hugely stressful period. They’ll need to be hyper vigilant for lost orders, failed file transfers, and man-in-the-middle hack attacks. Other businesses - those taking advantage of modern, automated file transfer technologies such as Managed File Transfer (MFT) - will surf the data tsunami with ease. MFT will comprehensively address the risks and challenges of moving information, both within their organisation, and with external suppliers, partners and customers. Through centralised control, encryption, automation and auditing, MFT will provide the security, efficiency, reliability and scalability that FTP and email never could. “Cyber Trust” Consumer trust in retailers’ e-commerce transactions will be an even more important factor in eventual sales numbers this year. High profile hacks of consumer data over the past 12 months are leading consumers to question the security of a company’s systems before handing over credit card and other information. Companies will need to be able to provide reassurance – and proof – that transactions and personal data will be secure. Companies with MFT will be better able to provide that reassurance, keeping a clean history as responsible guardians of customer data. Shopper Shift Chris Ferguson, commercial director APAC at Future Publishing Australia, described the popularity of Black Friday in the local market as a “pivotal” change in the retail landscape. “Consumers are increasingly drawn to the prospect of early savings and the convenience of online shopping, so retailers anticipate and accept this new reality to capture their share of the market.” He said that, despite the current economic climate, his research showed Australians remained committed to their festive spending plans. 56% of Australians still plan to spend the same amount as last year on Christmas gifts, while 21% intend to spend even more. Australian Retailers’ Association CEO Paul Zahra said retailers were “pulling out all the stops to ensure they have the best product lines and gift solutions, customer service offerings and enhanced online platforms to make shopping during this peak season more seamless than ever.” He said most discretionary retailers expect to make up to 66% of their annual profit during peak season. Surf the Tsunami Generic Systems Australia are Australia’s experts in deploying Managed File Transfer and other layered defences, such as Advanced Threat Protection . We routinely help local organisations better manage their file transfers, seamlessly scaling up to meet the heightened demands of sales events like Black Friday. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how simply we can level up your file transfer approaches. I can even arrange a simple, zero-cost Proof of Concept. Previous Next

Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Cybersecurity Sense How does encryption and decryption work? Which types of encryption are best suited to different data transfer needs? How can encryption be integrated with your existing business technologies? Our guide, Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Good Cybersecurity Sense, offers a quick read of the basics of encryption, answering these questions and more. To Receive Our Report, Please Fill in the Form Below: First name Last name Enter your email address Phone You'll receive the 'Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Cybersecurity Sense' shortly! RESOURCES Receive Report HOME

< News Best Practices for Cloud MFT 30 Jan 2024 Best Practices for Cloud Managed File Transfer Data is the lifeblood of modern business. And most modern organisations rely to some extent on the Cloud as they transfer files between employees, trading partners, and customers. To help you guard against cybercrime, here are best practices for safeguarding your data on its way to, from and in, the Cloud. Some Clouds are Better than Others Cloud computing comes in three basic flavours… Public, Private, and Hybrid. Each offers differing degrees of security and risk. Of the three, a Self-Hosted Private Cloud solution offers considerable advantages through enhanced levels of control and protection. It: Is ring-fenced inside your organisation’s security perimeter, enjoying the same protections and security posture as the rest of your IT environment. Can be integrated into your network with AWS VPN / Azure Express route links. Has access to your internal systems through appropriate firewall controls to better suit interfacing requirements (aka “lateral movement of data”). Ensures internal file and data transfers never leave your secure local network. Public and Hybrid Clouds Permitting your precious data to go “off-prem” inherently increases the risk it may be intercepted or accessed by cybercriminals. However, leading MFT solutions - in combination with a trustworthy Cloud provider, appropriately configured - can mitigate these risks, and provide MFT-as-a-service. Choosing with the Best Cloud Provider Cloud providers come in all sizes, capabilities … and risk profiles. Ensure your Cloud provider uses robust security protocols and safeguards. Do they utilise the latest encryption protocols, and offer strong user authorisation and access controls? Do their data transmission and storage approaches meet the regulatory requirements for your industry? What performance levels does your Cloud provider commit to? Can they quickly and reliably receive, store and transmit your business-essential files? Can your Cloud provider easily integrate with your existing systems? Can your Cloud provider offer an appropriate level of technical support when you need it? At Generic Systems Australia , we would be happy to share with you our significant experience with and expert perspective on locally-available Cloud providers, detailing and how well they meet the requirements for safe, efficient and effective MFT. Meet Industry Compliance Requirements Some industries are subject to heightened regulatory requirements regarding data storage and transfer. Even when using an “off-prem” Cloud provider, you remain responsible for meeting those requirements. Failing to utilise an appropriately compliant Cloud environment can lead to fines, law suits, loss of customers, loss of supplier trust, and reputational damage. Maintain Control and Data Sovereignty Governments increasingly require organisations to maintain authority and control of data within their jurisdictional boundaries – aka, “data sovereignty”. Private and Hybrid Cloud environments provide inherently greater authority over where data is stored, access permissions, and retention policies. In this way, they enable organisations to better navigate myriad data sovereignty mandates and evolving compliance standards. Utilising Managed File Transfer as a Service (MFTaaS) MFTaaS is an approach which can help organisations streamline their file transfer processes, while offering robust security, scalability, reliability, anywhere access and cost-effectiveness. However, be sure to confirm your MFTaaS solution offers robust encryption and security protocols, can scale grow with your organisation's needs, and complies with the industry regulations relevant to your business. Technical Best Practices for Cloud File Transfers Ensure secure and efficient transmission of data in a Cloud environment by observing these technical requirements: Data Encryption at Rest and in Transit: Utilise encryption protocols like SSL/TLS for data in transit and encryption solutions provided by your Cloud provider for data at rest. In private Cloud settings, you can also leverage approaches like Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) or Hold Your Own Key (HYOK). Data Loss Prevention (DLP): A robust DLP solution helps prevent unauthorised data transfers and leakage by monitoring data in real-time and preventing it from being transmitted outside of your organisation. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): By monitoring and alerting IT security teams to any suspicious file transfer behaviour, IDS helps nip security breaches in the bud. Employee Best Practices Having your team follow best practices is also essential to secure data transfer and storage. Staff Training: Teach your employees to recognise data security risks, and how to avoid them. Place special focus on phishing and social engineering – two of the most prevalent cybercriminal threats. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enforce MFA for file transfers, and utilise phishing-resistant techniques. Access Control: Restrict access to files and systems, and provide users with only the minimum level of access necessary to perform their role. Implement a regular cycle of access permission reviews. Audit, Backup and Recovery Best Practices Continuous monitoring and auditing of Cloud file transfers not only maintains the security of your data, it also helps identify and mitigate potential threats, while monitoring on-going compliance. Log Analysis and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) proactively monitor transfers, and enable your IT team to react quickly to emerging threats and incidents. Data backup and disaster recovery are the final critical components of your comprehensive safeguards against data loss in Cloud file transfers. They ensure that, if a disaster occurs, your organisation can provide business continuity by maintaining the availability and integrity of data. Making the Cloud Safe for File Transfers By following these best practices, the Cloud can be an efficient, reliable and secure element within your organisation’s overall data transfer approach. At Generic Systems Australia , we use and recommend the class-leading (link) managed file transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT , for the way it integrates with the Cloud and embeds best practices. Providing peace of mind, by securing sensitive files in transit and at rest, GoAnywhere automates and encrypts data between an organisation and its trading partners, protecting it from unnecessary vulnerabilities while improving efficiency and reducing costs. If you’d like to learn more about GoAnywhere MFT , check out our resources at Generic Systems Australia. Our Business Manager, Bradley Copson ( bradley@gensys.com.au )would also be happy to offer you an obligation-free discussion , a no cost trial, or even a Proof of Concept for your business. Simon Keunstner, Senior Technical Consultant, Generic Systems Australia “Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer” 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

GoAnywhere MFT: The #1 File Transfer Solution Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is a secure Managed File Transfer software solution which streamlines the exchange of data between systems, employees, customers, and trading partners. For ultimate flexibility, GoAnywhere MFT offers multiple deployment options including: on premises in the cloud, including Azure and AWS on a MFTaaS plan Within hybrid environments Plus, our file transfer software solution runs easily on platforms including Windows, Linux, AIX, and the IBM i. Contact Us GoAnywhere MFT Features AUTOMATION GoAnywhere MFT's workflow automation eliminates the need to use multiple products and scripts to handle your business processes. Achieve end-to-end automatic encryption and file transfers via the following file transfer software features: 1. Multi-step workflows with more than 60 different tasks. 2. A comprehensive built-in scheduler for running workflows. 3. Monitored folders with options to scan for new, changed or deleted files. 4. Automated email alerts and file processing when triggered events (e.g. upload, download) occur. 5. Commands and APIs for launching transfers from remote systems and applications. CENTRALISATION AND MOBILITY GoAnywhere MFT is a single, easy-to-access platform for all your data transfer activity. With GoAnywhere file transfer software you can: 1. Manage file transfers and perform multiple tasks in one place, including job scheduling, file collaboration, secure email, and compliance auditing and reporting. 2. Share additional file tracking capabilities with internal and external users with third-party BAM dashboards from Accolm. 3. Gain access to a web-based modern interface that allows users to build workflows on the fly, from any device – anywhere. 4. Utilise our browser-based interface with security controls to enhance visibility into everything that’s going on. 5. Centralise from any device with the GoAnywhere MFT iOS app. 6. Connect to Fortra's Insite, a free web platform that gives admins visibility into their GoAnywhere servers and metrics. COLLABORATION GoAnywhere's secure collaboration features make connecting with your trading partners, clients, vendors, contractors, employees, and coworkers much easier and faster, especially when you're on the go. 1. Intuitive browser-based web client for performing ad-hoc file transfers. 2. Enterprise file sync and sharing using GoDrive Secure Mail module for sending files using email notifications with HTTPS download links. 3. Secure Forms module for creating custom forms that can be processed with automated workflows. 4, Access files from anywhere with the mobile application. ENCRYPTION AND COMPRESSION Encrypting sensitive files at rest and in motion is essential for any organisation. Discover how GoAnywhere MFT file transfer software secures your data: 1. Provides FIPS 140-2 compliance mode (which meets US Government NIST encryption standards). 2. Encrypts, signs and decrypts files using Open PGP and GPG encryption standard. 3. Automatically encrypts files (at rest) in targeted folders using AES-256 encryption. 4. Compresses and decompresses files using ZIP with AES standard. 5. Includes integrated Key Management tools for Open PGP keys, SSH keys and SSL/TLS certificates. CONNECTIVITY Transfer files in various formats and to various server types: 1. Connects to Secure FTP servers (SFTP, FTPS, and SCP) for protected communications. 2. Automates file transfers with FTP servers. 3. Moves sensitive files over TCP or SSL with the PeSIT protocol 4. Exchanges data with web servers using HTTPS. 5. Sends AS2, AS3, and AS4 messages with support for multiple file attachments. 6. Sends traps to SNMP servers. Gain efficiency with features and tools: 1. Guarantees delivery with connection retries and file auto-resume. 2. Remote system file transfers and workflows using MFT agents. 3. Interacts with Web Services using SOAP and REST. 4. Allows throttling bandwidth usage and monitoring file transfer throughput. 5. Can accelerate file transfers through GoAnywhere's proprietary GoFast protocol. 6. Calls custom programs and scripts as part of an overall workflow. 7. Connects to Websphere MQ, SonicMQ and ActiveMQ for enterprise messaging. Communicate flexibly & securely: 1. Send SMS messages using popular SMS gateways. 2. Accesses files and directories on network shares using SMB/CIFS version 1, 2, 3, and 3.1.1 protocols. 3. Accesses files and directories on WebDAV servers, Amazon S3 Buckets, and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. 4. Interfaces with Antivirus and DLP solutions using ICAP. 5. Sends and retrieves files via email and secure email. 6. Integrates with popular SOAP and RESTful web service applications like Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 using Cloud Connectors. INBOUND CONNECTIONS With a variety of server options, you can meet trading partner requirements as well as compliance regulations: 1. SFTP server (with SCP support) for secure file transfers over SSH. 2. FTPS server for secure FTP over SSL/TLS (Implicit SSL). 3. Standard FTP server with support for Explicit SSL. 4. AS2, AS3 and AS4 server for receiving EDI and other documents over secure connections. 5. HTTPS server for simple Ad Hoc file transfers through a browser interface. GoAnywhere features help keep data secure and moving between systems effortlessly: 1. Agents for automating file transfers and workflows on remote systems. 2. DMZ secure gateway to keep files in the private network without opening inbound ports. 3. Bandwidth throttling to limit network usage by day-of-week and time-of-day. AUDITING AND REPORTING GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer logs all file transfer and administrator activity to help you remain compliant with business requirements. You can view details in a dashboard or distribute it to others as PDF reports via features like: 1. A browser-based interface for monitoring and administration. 2. Detailed audit logs for all user activity and file transfers. 3. The option to send logs to an enterprise SYSLOG server. 4. Advanced reporting for management and statistical details, graphs and charts. SECURITY AND USER CONTROL Maintain data security with built-in features and granular user controls: 1. Extensive security controls to meet compliance requirements including PCI DSS. 2. Comprehensive user management system for trading partners, customers and employee accounts. 3. Segment GoAnywhere into logical security zones through Domains Authenticate users against Active Directory (AD), LDAP, IBM i and database. 4. SAML support for single sign-on (SSO). 5. Lock users into specific directories with granular permissions. 6. Define virtual folders with user-friendly aliases and permissions. 7. Disk quotas to limit storage space usage by each user and folder. CLOUD FILE TRANSFER AND INTEGRATIONS Secure your cloud file transfers and connect the web applications you use every day with GoAnywhere for added efficiency and security: 1. Deployment options to a variety of cloud computing platforms, including Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure. 2. Flexible hosting with MFT as a Service (MFTaaS) — no need to choose your own cloud computing platform. 3. Automated file transfer and workflows on cloud environments and private networks. 4. Out-of-the-box Cloud Connectors that integrate with popular web and cloud services like SharePoint, Salesforce, and Dropbox. 5. Connection to internal and external trading partners through folders to cloud-based file systems, including Amazon S3 buckets. THREAT PROTECTION GoAnywhere integrates with anti-virus (one to as many as three engines), including Malware Protection and Structural Sanitisation (Advanced Persistent Threats) Data Loss Protection Document Sanitisation, including Data Redaction, Anti-Steganography, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR). DATA LOSS PREVENTION Structural Sanitisation: This module removes any active content such as scripts, coding, etc. from sent files. Information is, however, left intact in its original file format. Document Sanitisation: Strip out hidden file information such as change tracking, properties, comments, etc., to ensure potentially sensitive information is not accidentally transmitted. Content identified is automatically removed, but the rest is left intact. Data Redaction: This module overwrites or redacts critical or sensitive information to prevent data breaches. The communication’s content is modified but still continues on, preventing costly business process disruption. Anti-Steganography: Adding this to GoAnywhere MFT prevents files, messages, images or videos from being concealed within another file. Optical Character Recognition: When OCR capability is added to GoAnywhere MFT, any text residing inside of images is flagged before it is sent. In addition, pictures of sensitive information can also be identified and withheld. RIGHTS MANAGEMENT When files leave the GoAnywhere platform, maintain control over who can access them and what security policy protects them. Rights Management goes beyond traditional file protection to apply an extra layer of security and access control over files. (Customers must own Advanced Workflows & Secure Forms to take advantage of this feature.) 1. Encrypt, protect, and control files as they are transferred. 2. Automatically apply rights management to files that land in GoAnywhere MFT. 3. Deliver outbound files with predefined access rights for specified partners Contact Us All-In-One File Transfer Software Solution You no longer have to use multiple products and scripts to handle your secure file transfer processes. GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer is a comprehensive file transfer solution that will manage your organisation’s file transfer software, file sharing, secure FTP, and automation needs through a single interface. GoAnywhere's file transfer software has the flexibility to simplify, secure and audit: Batch server-to-server file transfers User-to-system ad-hoc file transfers Person-to-person file collaboration GoAnywhere MFT Interface GoAnywhere's intuitive browser-based interface features simple drag-and-drop controls. Easily customise your GoAnywhere MFT dashboard with the content that interests you most. What Makes GoAnywhere Invaluable Integration Connect with the cloud and web apps that you and your trading partners use every day. Cloud Connectors are easy out-of-the-box tools that help you integrate with a variety of technologies. You can use Cloud Connectors to: •Automate your data, processes, and other tasks •Build reusable connectors to different technologies •Centralise your web service through GoAnywhere Simple Administration Our user-friendly secure managed file transfer software solution provides a browser-based interface for configuring and monitoring file transfers and workflows for the enterprise. Each administrator can be assigned different roles in GoAnywhere's secure MFT solution with their own custom dashboards. •MFT agent deployment for centralised administration •Configure file transfers and workflows using graphical forms and drag-n-drop •Set up trading partners and other settings with intuitive wizards •View critical statistics and analytical information Clustering for Scalability and Disaster Recovery Detailed audit logs are required for maintaining compliance with regulations and privacy laws. GoAnywhere MFT tracks all file transfer activity in a central database which can be viewed in the dashboard or automatically distributed in PDF format. •Horizontally scale by adding more systems to the cluster •Organise workflow jobs by run priorities and job queues •Load balance incoming connections from trading partners •Auto-failover to the remaining systems in the cluster •Does not require 3rd party software to support clustering With integrated support for clustering, GoAnywhere MFT can process high volumes of file transfers for enterprises by load balancing processes across multiple systems. The clustering technology in GoAnywhere MFT also provides active-active automatic failover for disaster recovery. It provides centralized control with extensive security settings, detailed audit trails, and helps process information from files into XML, CSV, and JSON databases. Secure Managed File Transfer Modules GoAnywhere file transfer software offers a selection of modules that can be added to your MFT solution. Each one will give your GoAnywhere environment additional functionality, features, and flexibility. •Advanced Workflows: Achieve secure FTP automation. Define how your file transfers and processes are configured. •Advanced Reporting: Generate 20 types of management reports into PDFs. •Secure Folders: Grant trading partners and customers access to authorised files and folders. •Cloud Connectors: Achieve easy connectivity with popular cloud and web applications like Box and SharePoint. Data Movement GoAnywhere MFT software connects to a wide variety of servers for exchanging data. 1. Secure FTP servers using SFTP, SCP and FTPS protocols 2. AS2 and HTTP(S) servers, including Web Services 3. Standard FTP and Email servers 4. PeSIT servers for moving files over TCP or SSL 5. Local file systems, network shares and MQ servers 6. Moving data to and from Amazon S3 Buckets and Azure Blob Storage 7. Popular applications such as Box, Google Drive, and SharePoint with Cloud Connectors And more! You can use these servers to exchange data with your external trading partners, clients, remote locations, vendors, and stakeholders. Intuitive Interface GoAnywhere MFT's intuitive interface and comprehensive workflow features will help eliminate the need for custom programs/scripts, single-function tools, manual processes, or unsecure file transfer methods such as FTP servers that were traditionally needed. This innovative solution will reduce costs, improve the quality of your file transfers, and help your organisation comply with data security policies and regulations. What Sets GoAnywhere Apart MFT Software Gold Medalist GoAnywhere's secure managed file transfer solution received the highest overall composite score and net emotional report score in consecutive reports (2022 and 2024) by independent analysts, Info-Tech Research . G2 Calls GoAnywhere 'Leading MFT Software Solution' GoAnywhere MFT has been recognised by G2 as one of the best leading Managed File Transfer solutions for mid-market and enterprise organisations. This honour is given to GoAnywhere based on the solution's high levels of customer satisfaction and position in the market compared to other products. GoAnywhere MFT FAQs What is GoAnywhere ? GoAnywhere is an innovative file transfer software solution for automating data movement, translation, encryption and compression within the enterprise. With GoAnywhere's intuitive interface and comprehensive functionality, you can easily streamline and secure the exchange of data with your customers, trading partners and internal servers. Is GoAnywhere MFT considered an enterprise-level Managed File Transfer solution? Yes. GoAnywhere MFT provides all of the mission-critical components needed to meet the most demanding environments: •Can be clustered with other systems to provide active-active high availability and load balancing •Includes a browser-based administrator interface with a customisable dashboard, advanced graphical components and drag-n-drop support •Controls user access with role-based permissions and extensive security controls •Supports all popular protocols including SFTP, SCP, FTP/s, HTTP/s, Open PGP, AS2, SMTP, POP3, and IMAP •Protects files “at rest” and “in motion” with FIPS 140-2 validated AES encryption •Supports large files with auto-resume and integrity checks to help guarantee delivery •Integrates with backend systems (Databases, APIs, Web Services, Java, .NET) •Allows multi-step workflows to process files on a scheduled or event-driven basis •Provides APIs and commands for running file transfers and workflows from customer applications and 3rd party schedulers •Allows jobs to be prioritised and segmented with job queues and run priorities •Authenticates users with AD, LDAP, IBM i and SAML •Keeps files in the Internal Network with a DMZ Reverse Proxy (Gateway) •Includes key management tools for Open PGP Keys, SSH Keys and SSL Certificates •Sends email alerts and text messages for failed and completed transfers •Logs all file transfer activity with centralised auditing and reporting Do I need to load any file transfer software on my PC? No. All GoAnywhere MFT functions would reside on your server. Administration and monitoring for GoAnywhere MFT can be performed right through your browser using an intuitive dashboard. All popular browsers are supported including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. If the Web Client is not preferred for ad-hoc file sharing, GoDrive (collaboration) can be installed locally and Secure Mail can be integrated with Microsoft Outlook using the Outlook plugin. Which protocols does GoAnywhere MFT support? GoAnywhere MFT supports the protocol standards of SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, PeSIT, AS2, AS3, AS4, ICAP, SMB, CIFS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, Amazon S3, WebDAV, SMS, SNMP, REST, SOAP, and GoFast for sending and receiving files. Do my trading partners need any special software to connect to GoAnywhere MFT? No. Your trading partners can use any products or methods they wish to connect to GoAnywhere MFT, as long as they use one of the standard protocols (FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2) that you have enabled in the product. Can my trading partners or employees connect through their browser? Yes. If the HTTP/s service is enabled in GoAnywhere MFT, your trading partners and employees can simply connect to your system through their browser. Once they provide a valid login, they can then quickly download and upload (if authorised) files through a point-and-click interface. Can GoAnywhere MFT connect to secure FTP servers? Yes. GoAnywhere MFT can connect to SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol), SCP (Secure Copy), and FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) servers; which provide encrypted data transmissions. These servers can be pre-configured in GoAnywhere MFT and selected through simple drop-down menus within its Administrator. Which database servers can GoAnywhere MFT connect to? GoAnywhere MFT can connect to a variety of database servers including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, IBM i, DB2, PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, Azure SQL, Derby, and Informix. GoAnywhere MFT can also connect to other database servers which have a compatible JDBC 2.0 driver. Records (rows) can be retrieved from database files (tables, views, physicals, logicals) using any SQL statement supported by the database server. Depending on the user's authority, GoAnywhere MFT allows records to be inserted, updated and deleted into database files using SQL statements supported by the database server. Which file formats does GoAnywhere MFT support? GoAnywhere MFT can read Excel documents, delimited text files (CSV), fixed-width text files, flat files, XML, and JSON documents. GoAnywhere MFT can also write Excel documents, CSV files, fixed-width text files, XML, and JSON documents. For instance, GoAnywhere MFT could export records from a database file into an Excel document and then email that document to one or more recipients. Alternately, GoAnywhere MFT could retrieve an XML document from an FTP server, validate it against a DTD or Schema and then import the data from that XML document into one or more database files. GoAnywhere MFT includes ETL functions to allow data to be modified, formatted and mapped into other columns as part of a workflow. Does GoAnywhere MFT need to be installed onto each server it connects to? No, GoAnywhere MFT will connect to the database servers, SFTP servers, FTP/s servers, HTTP servers and mail servers over the TCP/IP network using standard protocols and does not require any additional software. However, the optional GoAnywhere Agent service requires proprietary software to be installed on connected systems. All connection methods provide a centralised single point of control and administration. Is there a free trial available? Yes. You can try a fully-functional trial of GoAnywhere MFT to evaluate its benefits within your own environment. What is GoDrive and how does it work? GoDrive 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 and Mac devices. You can use Go Drive with either our Web Client or PC applications. On which platforms can GoAnywhere be installed? The GoAnywhere products can be installed onto Windows, Linux (SUSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu), IBM i (iSeries), IBM p (AIX), IBM z (Mainframe), UNIX (AIX, HP-UX, Solaris), and Mac OS X platforms. Can GoAnywhere run in a VMware virtual environment? Yes. Linoma Software (now Fortra) is a VMware Elite Technology Alliance Partner. All GoAnywhere products have been tested and verified to run in a VMware virtualised environment. These products have been awarded the “VMware Ready” logo. Can you provide me with reference accounts? Yes. We would also be happy to provide you with the contact information for some customers that are using GoAnywhere. Check out the numerous customer case studies on our web site. What are GoAnywhere's support hours? At Generic Systems Australia, we provide 24/7 support to all of our clients, and the mobile numbers for all key support personnel are provided should they be required in an after hours emergency. Do you offer professional services for GoAnywhere? Yes. GoAnywhere users can get expert help from our product specialists in product training, project consulting, integration and configuration, upgrades and conversions, and migration assistance. You can learn more about these offerings on our services web pages.

< News Ditch Your File Transfer Scripts 10 Sept 2024 More and more companies across the Asia-Pacific region are realising they have a pressing need to eliminate their use of outdated file transfer scripts. A Key Vulnerability A recent survey found that our region is on the frontline, subject to more cyber attacks than any other. 72% of local organisations experienced four or more cybersecurity incidents in the past year - 20% more than the global average. Manual scripts – often written by employees to reduce the repetitive burden of manually transferring files – are a key vulnerability. Not only are file transfer scripts risky, they’re also inefficient and prone to failure. MFT: safer, more efficient Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a powerful technology which comprehensively addresses the risks and challenges of moving information, both within an organisation, and with external suppliers, partners and customers. It simplifies and secures data transfer by providing centralised control, encryption, enhanced security protocols and auditing. Unsurprising then that more and more IT departments are using MFT to replace their outdated manual file transfer scripts. Reasons to Ditch Scripts Scripts don’t play well with new tech. For example, cloud-based computing environments require file transfers to be integrated with cloud-based solutions, and platforms such as Azure and AWS. Scripts lack advanced features. For example, automating file transfers – say, with FTP - requires you to add a second solution, which is time-consuming and complex. Scripts are also challenged to detect and implement automatic “re-try” features in the event of failure, or prevent employees mishandling sensitive data. Scripts are time consuming. Developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting scripts takes time, distracting valuable IT staff from more important tasks. Worse, if the author of a script isn’t available when it fails, bottlenecks can occur in your workflow. Scripts don’t offer built-in reporting. Logging needs to be manually added to scripts. Accessing those logs – say, when you need to prove audit compliance, or meet other regulatory reporting requirements – is time consuming and difficult, requiring an effective filter and search tools. Scripts aren’t secure. As explained above, scripts don’t offer the security features necessary to keep cyber thieves at bay. User credentials aren’t encrypted, there’s no in-built key management, no access controls, and they’re unlikely to use up-to-date security protocols. Why MFT is Better than Scripts As well as increasing the security of your file transfers, ditching scripts offers your organisation many other compelling advantages. Centralised Control. Instead of using multiple different tools, programs, and scripts to encrypt, send, and automate your file transfers, MFT can enable all of these from a single interface. That significantly streamlines day-to-day operations and reduces wasted tool maintenance time. Automate. No matter the volume of files to be transferred across your business and supply chain, the best MFTs enable your team to spend time focusing on other things. Save Money. Clients are often surprised how many employee-hours they’re spending creating, maintaining and resolving problems with file transfer scripts. These ongoing hidden costs can really mount up. (And that’s without considering the potentially catastrophic cost to your business of a data breach enabled by an insecure script!) Flexible Scalability. The best MFTs scale fluidly – horizontally and vertically - as file transfer loads increase. They make redundant tedious and uncertain processes of buying, deploying and understanding gateways, load balancers and other expensive network devices and hardware. Cloud-friendly MFT tools also exploit new cloud and virtualisation capabilities to scale up quickly to meet demand. They can even be “failed over” to a DR site in the event of an outage. Regulatory Compliance. By logging file transfers and access across your organisation, the best MFTs ensure your compliance with legal requirements, such as data privacy and encryption. Logs are also readily accessible if you’re called on to demonstrate your compliance during an audit or need to conduct forensics after an internal security breach. The Best MFT Independent analysts agree that that GoAnywhere MFT is the industry’s leading Managed File Transfer solution. GoAnywhere not only enables your data to be moved securely - both internally and externally – it also enhances your team’s productivity. Asia-Pacific’s MFT Experts No-one better understands local MFT needs and best practices than Generic Systems Australia. Our local team has decades of experience helping businesses replace outdated and risky scripts with the world’s leading MFT solution, and our Migration Service makes the transition easy. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably transition from risky scripts to an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch . Previous Next

< News Top Cyber Security Agency Reports on Most Common Cyber Threats to Businesses 3 Dec 2024 The latest annual report by Australia’s top cyber security agency – The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) – contains sobering details about the challenges being confronted daily by Australian businesses. Describing the current cyber security strategy environment as “the most complex and challenging … since the Second World War”, the ASD says advancements in critical and emerging technologies dramatically improve the ability of cyber thieves targeting Australian organisations. Cyber Crime Increasing ASD received more than 36,700 calls to its Australian Cyber Security Hotline during the 2023-24 financial year - up 12% on the previous year. It responded to more than 1,100 cyber security incidents, and notified organisations of potential malicious activity on their networks more than 930 times. However, these numbers are merely the tip of the iceberg relative to the total number of attempted hacks. ASD characterised cybercrime as “a persistent and disruptive threat”. Contributing to the surge in cyber crime is the availability of new opportunities and technologies such as artificial intelligence. This is reducing the level of sophistication needed for cybercriminals to operate, and attracting new criminals to the field. Top Business Threats Compromised business email accounts (20%) and fraud (13%) were among the top self-reported cybercrimes for businesses and individuals in Australia during the last financial year. Online banking fraud accounted for a further 13% of incidents. Ransomware and data theft extortion (stealing data without encrypting their victims’ systems) also remained a pervasive and costly threat. The top 5 sectors reporting cybercrimes to law enforcement were: Retail trade (15%) Professional, scientific and technical services (13%) Construction (12%) Financial and insurance services (8%) Other services (7%) Average Losses by Businesses Interestingly, the average self-reported cost of cybercrime to Australian business fell slightly vs the previous financial year: Small businesses: $49,615 (down 8%) Medium businesses $62,870 (down 35%) Large businesses $63,602 (down 11%) However, it’s worth bearing mind recent research which shows a large number of businesses did not report ransomware payments in 2023-24. Cybercrime Reports by State and Territory Australia’s more populous states continue to report more cybercrime, with Queensland and Victoria reporting disproportionately higher rates of cybercrime relative to their populations. The highest self-reported financial losses were from victims in NSW (~$86,000 per cybercrime) followed by Victoria (~$66,000). Common Cybercrime Techniques The ASD says Credential Stuffing – using stolen usernames and passwords to access other services and accounts via automated logins – is one of the most common cyber attacks. Another common technique is Password Spraying - a brute-force attack where cybercriminals attempt to access a large number of accounts with commonly used passwords. Quishing - Quick Response (QR) phishing – is another growing threat. Cybercriminals use QR – for example, on a café menu, or a subtly altered public notice - to trick people into providing personal information or downloading malware onto their smart device. Combating the Threats In its report, ASD urges organisations to replace unsupported information and communications technology systems with secure-by-design products, and consider cyber security when implementing new technologies. Two great examples of secure-by-design protective technologies are those that we recommend at Generic Systems Australia. Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a technology which enables organisations to securely exchange data between systems and people in an automated, reliable and efficient way. Advanced Threat Protection adds a further layer of defence, seamlessly integrating your managed file transfers with adaptive data loss prevention to keep sensitive data secure. ASD also urges organisations to prepare a cyber security incident response plan and test it regularly to ensure an effective response and fast recovery. The process of developing such a plan will help an organisation understand the nature of its most valuable data, where it is stored, which systems and individuals have access to it, and how it is protected – or exposed to – malicious threats. Obtaining Expert Help At Generic Systems Australia , we have many years of experience helping Australian and New Zealand IT teams protect their valuable data with the very best MFT solutions. 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. If you’d like a to discuss how your cyber security can be boosted by MFT and layered defences, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion. Generic Systems Australia are your local experts in Managed File Transfer. You can view a full copy of The Australian Signals Directorate Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-24 here . Previous Next