National security advisor warns of Microsoft risks amid $1 billion contracts
Australia's top national security advisor, Hamish Hansford, warned months ago of risks from the country's reliance on Microsoft, citing a potential 'disproportionate impact' from outages. This follows a recent cybersecurity simulation involving agencies and Microsoft, highlighting concerns over heavy reliance on a few tech suppliers. The federal government has secured over $1 billion in contracts with Microsoft in recent months.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 04:55 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 05:00 UTC
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