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

eHealth NSW launches search for CTO

eHealth NSW launches search for CTO

One of state’s key tech execs.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 19 2023 6:56AM Strategy
Industry to gov: improve digital ID as part of cyber security strategy

Industry to gov: improve digital ID as part of cyber security strategy

Cut personal data storage to thwart cyber crime.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 18 2023 11:50AM Security
NAB wants government-set security standards for cloud providers

NAB wants government-set security standards for cloud providers

Would draw line in the sand on liability.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 14 2023 12:15PM Security
Vocus asks for better submarine cable protection

Vocus asks for better submarine cable protection

And expansion of maritime protection zones.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 14 2023 12:02PM Telco/ISP
Northern Beaches Council seeking CISO

Northern Beaches Council seeking CISO

Role created under resilience strategy.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 12 2023 1:05PM Training & Development
Researchers pull plaintext from wi-fi signals for keystroke analysis

Researchers pull plaintext from wi-fi signals for keystroke analysis

Traffic hidden in plain sight.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 12 2023 12:57PM Security
TAFE NSW rounding out its security leadership

TAFE NSW rounding out its security leadership

Seeking cyber security director.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 12 2023 6:56AM Strategy
Google warns security researchers of North Korean campaign

Google warns security researchers of North Korean campaign

Attackers used as-yet-unpatched zero-day.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 11 2023 12:35PM Security
Carsales drives real time data

Carsales drives real time data

Data latency cut with Snowflake.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 8 2023 6:55AM Software
Duplicate waypoint name caused UK air traffic outage

Duplicate waypoint name caused UK air traffic outage

One in 15 million chance.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 7 2023 12:22PM Software
Cisco SSO authentication bug patched

Cisco SSO authentication bug patched

BroadWorks platforms vulnerable.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 7 2023 12:17PM Security
Crash log exposed Microsoft Outlook keys to threat actor

Crash log exposed Microsoft Outlook keys to threat actor

How July’s Storm-0558 attack happened.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 7 2023 9:20AM Security
E-signatures to finally become legal

E-signatures to finally become legal

As pandemic era reforms become permanent.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 6 2023 11:55AM Software
Large area wi-fi demonstrated in Sydney

Large area wi-fi demonstrated in Sydney

As project reaches halfway point.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 6 2023 11:28AM Telco/ISP
CBA's x15ventures to acquire invoice lending fintech

CBA's x15ventures to acquire invoice lending fintech

Waddle finds a new home.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 6 2023 11:20AM Strategy
NSW gov digital secretary leaving in November

NSW gov digital secretary leaving in November

Emma Hogan calls time.
Richard Chirgwin Sep 4 2023 1:01PM Strategy
Arnott's brings automated distribution centre online

Arnott's brings automated distribution centre online

Handling 60 percent of national inventory.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 31 2023 11:59AM Hardware
Oracle battling long cloud outage in Australia

Oracle battling long cloud outage in Australia

Ongoing and widespread.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 31 2023 11:48AM Cloud
VMware patches Aria SSH bypass bug

VMware patches Aria SSH bypass bug

File upload bug also fixed.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 31 2023 11:15AM Security
iCare signs off $60 million for application development

iCare signs off $60 million for application development

Five-year refresh of insurance scheme software.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 31 2023 6:56AM Strategy

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