Securing the Human Element: Why People Remain Cloud Security's Top Vulnerability in 2025 - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, sophisticated security technologies often create a false sense of protection while the most significant threats emerge from within. Human behaviour continues to be the weakest link in cloud security, not due to malicious intent, but through everyday mistakes that inadvertently expose critical systems. When they create friction, security measures designed to protect can inadvertently increase risk as users will find shortcuts to achieve their legitimate objectives. This session explores the psychology behind user decision-making and reveals how threat actors exploit human nature to bypass cloud defenses, turning legitimate business processes into attack vectors. Join Simon Ratcliffe, independent management & technology consultant, to discover practical strategies for human-centered cloud security. Key Takeaways: - Identify psychological triggers that make users vulnerable to cloud-based attacks - Recognize how security friction drives risky user behaviors and workarounds - Design user-centric security that reduces human error without compromising protection - Develop indicators to detect insider threats before they escalate - Build security awareness programs that create lasting behavioral change