Richard Chirgwin

Richard Chirgwin is a veteran of Australia's tech press, covering IT, telecommunications, security, networking, and protocols. Prior to iTnews, he worked at The Register for 9 years.

Recent articles by Richard Chirgwin

Telcos failing consumers, face direct regulation

Telcos failing consumers, face direct regulation

ACMA grows impatient.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 7 2023, 6:52AM Telco
ACT govt kills off HR replacement project

ACT govt kills off HR replacement project

Will upgrade existing systems instead.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 30 2023, 5:59AM Training & Development
Fresh tech review for Medibank in hack fallout

Fresh tech review for Medibank in hack fallout

Insurer must also hold more capital while addressing infosec “weaknesses”.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 28 2023, 6:36AM Security
NSW public safety radio upgrade delayed

NSW public safety radio upgrade delayed

Cost soars well past $1.2 billion.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 26 2023, 12:40PM Telco
Exploit emerges for Cisco VPN client vulnerability

Exploit emerges for Cisco VPN client vulnerability

Arbitrary file deletion created privilege escalation vector.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 23 2023, 6:25AM Security
SmartPay investigates data breach

SmartPay investigates data breach

After ransomware attack on New Zealand systems.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 20 2023, 5:34AM Security
Disable internet-facing network management: US CISA

Disable internet-facing network management: US CISA

Cannot be secured properly.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 15 2023, 6:10AM Security
Defence preps digital twin as part of AUKUS submarine deal

Defence preps digital twin as part of AUKUS submarine deal

To help “deliver and sustain” capability.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 5 2023, 2:15PM Strategy
Defence scrutinised on PwC involvement in tech contracts

Defence scrutinised on PwC involvement in tech contracts

Consultancy’s biggest government customer hasn’t yet re-tested firm’s integrity.
Richard Chirgwin May 31 2023, 11:37PM Services
New dispatch system on the cards for NSW SES

New dispatch system on the cards for NSW SES

Design phase to start shortly.
Richard Chirgwin May 30 2023, 12:34PM Services
NSW govt in closed consultation on bug bounty program

NSW govt in closed consultation on bug bounty program

Details emerge via published submission.
Richard Chirgwin May 25 2023, 11:29AM Security
CDC buys land for planned new Sydney facility

CDC buys land for planned new Sydney facility

Drops $150 million on Badgerys Creek site.
Richard Chirgwin May 22 2023, 12:26PM Data centre
Spirit Technology Solutions sets up security operations centre

Spirit Technology Solutions sets up security operations centre

Plans to retire legacy platforms in favour of Microsoft.
Richard Chirgwin May 19 2023, 5:24AM Strategy
Cisco patches critical bugs in switch firmware

Cisco patches critical bugs in switch firmware

End-of-life products won't get fixes.
Richard Chirgwin May 18 2023, 11:23AM Security
Telstra to upgrade WA school connections

Telstra to upgrade WA school connections

Existing contract extended for a year.
Richard Chirgwin May 17 2023, 12:46PM Telco
Critical vulnerabilities in Trend Micro enterprise products

Critical vulnerabilities in Trend Micro enterprise products

Two exploitable by remote attackers.
Richard Chirgwin May 16 2023, 12:29PM Security
NT Power and Water plots core IT upgrade

NT Power and Water plots core IT upgrade

Million dollar plan includes Oracle replacement and Maximo upgrade.
Richard Chirgwin May 15 2023, 11:48AM Strategy
NEXTDC seeks funds for facilities in Malaysia and New Zealand

NEXTDC seeks funds for facilities in Malaysia and New Zealand

Accelerates Sydney S3 fitout following contract wins.
Richard Chirgwin May 11 2023, 12:39PM Data centre
Digital drivers' licences for Victoria coming in 2024

Digital drivers' licences for Victoria coming in 2024

Ballarat trial starts next month.
Richard Chirgwin May 9 2023, 5:01AM Strategy
Supply chain attacks feared after MSI Boot Guard keys leak

Supply chain attacks feared after MSI Boot Guard keys leak

Following April hack.
Richard Chirgwin May 8 2023, 10:22AM Security

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