The biggest digital sovereignty risk isn’t what you think...

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Presented at BSides Bristol 2026 by

Matt Johnson

Digital sovereignty is often framed as a data security problem - but what if the real risk is losing access to the systems your organisation depends on? Through real-world case studies, including AWS’s response to the war in Ukraine and recent geopolitical disruptions to cloud and AI services, this session explores why resilience and availability should be at the heart of digital sovereignty, and what organisations can do today to reduce their exposure.