Ry Crozier

Editor-in-Chief

Ry Crozier has reported on the technology sector for 25 years.

Crozier re-joined iTnews in 2015, after previous stints as a journalist at the University of New South Wales and Electronics News.

Recent articles by Ry Crozier

Government boosts Digital ID funding by $145.5m

Government boosts Digital ID funding by $145.5m

As it introduces enabling legislation into parliament.
Ry Crozier Dec 1 2023 6:00AM Security
Queensland passes mandatory data breach notification scheme

Queensland passes mandatory data breach notification scheme

Starts to take effect from mid-2025.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2023 6:53AM Security
NDIA data breach claimed to impact 11,000 "records"

NDIA data breach claimed to impact 11,000 "records"

Exact number of participants caught up in incident is still unknown.
Ry Crozier Nov 29 2023 7:27PM Security
TfNSW extends deal for mobile phone detection cameras

TfNSW extends deal for mobile phone detection cameras

Varies vendor agreement again.
Ry Crozier Nov 29 2023 11:13AM Hardware
GovERP to be scaled back

GovERP to be scaled back

Smaller entities to be given a choice of platforms instead.
Ry Crozier Nov 28 2023 11:13AM Software
AFP involved in shutdown of alleged myGov phishing kit supplier

AFP involved in shutdown of alleged myGov phishing kit supplier

Eight arrests made.
Ry Crozier Nov 28 2023 6:49AM Security
Comms dept staffers with Optus unable to call Triple Zero during outage

Comms dept staffers with Optus unable to call Triple Zero during outage

Only one out of three connected.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2023 5:16PM Telco/ISP
Workforce Australia's troubles with incomplete procurement IT build

Workforce Australia's troubles with incomplete procurement IT build

Assessors reverted to Word to "work around" system issues.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2023 4:17PM Software
AFP, ACIC continue to use account takeover, network activity powers

AFP, ACIC continue to use account takeover, network activity powers

But seek no data disruption warrants.
Ry Crozier Nov 24 2023 8:06AM Hardware
Gov shelves ransomware payments ban for at least two years

Gov shelves ransomware payments ban for at least two years

But still says a future ban is "inevitable".
Ry Crozier Nov 23 2023 12:37PM Security
Australia sets whole-of-government zero trust target

Australia sets whole-of-government zero trust target

To protect data and digital assets.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2023 6:19PM Security
ASD ran two "cyber threat hunts" on Australian gov networks

ASD ran two "cyber threat hunts" on Australian gov networks

As new reporting shows REDSPICE activity.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2023 12:22PM Security
Queensland's digital health record system hit by "log-in issues"

Queensland's digital health record system hit by "log-in issues"

Hospitals revert to "well-practised… paper-based processes".
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2023 11:26AM Software
NSW gov sets "new direction" for its $100m digital restart fund

NSW gov sets "new direction" for its $100m digital restart fund

Takes interest in financing cyber security and automation projects.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2023 10:43AM Strategy
WA Health to spend another $242m with Atos

WA Health to spend another $242m with Atos

Renews cloud infrastructure deal for a further five years.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2023 11:53AM Cloud
Australia puts $37m into Hawaiki Nui cable system

Australia puts $37m into Hawaiki Nui cable system

After joint commitment with US last month.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2023 11:26AM Telco/ISP
Gov draws up "bespoke" risk program for Australian telco sector

Gov draws up "bespoke" risk program for Australian telco sector

Co-designed with industry.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2023 5:51PM Security
Salesforce defends NDIA CRM work after cost questions

Salesforce defends NDIA CRM work after cost questions

Details expired relationship with lobbying firm Synergy 360.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2023 12:39PM Cloud
ATO to boost insider threat detection with behavioural analytics

ATO to boost insider threat detection with behavioural analytics

Amid increased scrutiny of staff.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2023 6:49AM Software
Optus outage blamed on edge router default settings

Optus outage blamed on edge router default settings

Fullest technical explanation so far is provided.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2023 11:01PM Telco/ISP

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