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

Aussie Broadband sells down Superloop stake

Aussie Broadband sells down Superloop stake

Following failure of lawsuit.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 2 2024 9:30AM Telco/ISP
TPG Telecom, UTS test 5G signals as flood sensors

TPG Telecom, UTS test 5G signals as flood sensors

On Sydney rivers.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 1 2024 12:25PM Strategy
Senate to probe 3G network shutdown

Senate to probe 3G network shutdown

Including impacts on Triple Zero access.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 28 2024 11:43AM Telco/ISP
Australian supermarkets, transport next for cyber exercises

Australian supermarkets, transport next for cyber exercises

New cyber security coordinator fronts first Senate hearing.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 28 2024 11:23AM Security
Telstra explains why Triple Zero transfers failed

Telstra explains why Triple Zero transfers failed

Post-mortem finds technical, process, and communication failures.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 27 2024 3:55PM Telco/ISP
Gigabit NBN services boosted by flat-rate pricing

Gigabit NBN services boosted by flat-rate pricing

SamKnows data shows performance uptick.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 27 2024 2:02PM Telco/ISP
University of Canberra sets aside $30 million to kick off 10-year digital plan

University of Canberra sets aside $30 million to kick off 10-year digital plan

Three years to execute first 68 initiatives.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 27 2024 11:11AM Cloud
South East Water creates CISO position

South East Water creates CISO position

Securing both IT and operational technology.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 27 2024 11:08AM Strategy
Python supply chain exploited to distribute malware

Python supply chain exploited to distribute malware

Top.gg’s 170k members targeted.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 27 2024 7:04AM Security
Cyber Security NSW sees better ways to improve council security than audits

Cyber Security NSW sees better ways to improve council security than audits

Driving "a rigid understanding of maturity" branded unhelpful.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 27 2024 6:43AM Security
Government will make digital ID voluntary

Government will make digital ID voluntary

Hopes amendments will smooth the way for legislation.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 26 2024 2:16PM Security
Telstra goes live with Starlink for homes

Telstra goes live with Starlink for homes

Lower cost, marginally lower performance than buying direct.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 26 2024 12:10PM Telco/ISP
ACMA braces for battle over 6GHz spectrum

ACMA braces for battle over 6GHz spectrum

Expects "robust discussion" with carriers, wi-fi industry.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 25 2024 1:56PM Telco/ISP
"Unpatchable" vulnerability found in Apple's silicon

"Unpatchable" vulnerability found in Apple's silicon

Side-channel reveals encryption keys.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 25 2024 1:52PM Security
AWS linked to fresh $450m Sydney data centre build

AWS linked to fresh $450m Sydney data centre build

May signal widening of 'Project Echidna.'
Richard Chirgwin Mar 22 2024 6:43AM Cloud
Telstra finds its next networks and technology boss

Telstra finds its next networks and technology boss

Appointed from within.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 21 2024 12:44PM Telco/ISP
SA education system rollout stalls at high schools

SA education system rollout stalls at high schools

Late and over budget.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 21 2024 9:36AM Software
John Holland joins Microsoft 365 Copilot early access program

John Holland joins Microsoft 365 Copilot early access program

AI saving staff "hours per month".
Richard Chirgwin Mar 21 2024 6:25AM Software
Legacy spectrum licenses could return to market from 2028

Legacy spectrum licenses could return to market from 2028

ACMA to choose between status quo or new markets.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 21 2024 12:01AM Telco/ISP
ATO farewells long-time CIO

ATO farewells long-time CIO

Ramez Katf moving on.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 20 2024 3:11PM Strategy

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