In this crucial video, cloud security leader David Linthicum exposes a troubling statistic: 61 percent of cloud security incidents are completely preventable. Drawing on the latest security research, David reveals the most common—and avoidable—mistakes that leave enterprises vulnerable to cyberattacks, data leaks, and compliance violations. He breaks down the top culprits, from misconfigured cloud environments and weak access controls to lapses in ongoing monitoring and lack of employee training.

David explains why organizations often falter on basic security hygiene and shows how these oversights create easy targets for attackers. Importantly, he translates these findings into actionable solutions. Viewers will learn why regular audits, continuous education, and automated security tools are critical for reducing risk, and how building a security-first culture can close the door on costly incidents.

Packed with practical advice, this video gives IT leaders, security professionals, and business executives a blueprint for dramatically improving their organization's cloud security. Don't let your company become another statistic—discover how to avoid the 61 percent of incidents that should never happen, and transform the cloud from a weak spot into your enterprise's strongest line of defense.