Cloud Security Landscape
As cloud adoption accelerates, cloud security continues to be a significant concern for organizations in 2025. The frequency and impact of cloud-related breaches is only rising, primarily caused by misconfigurations, human error, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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We put together these statistics from a variety of leaders in the space like Sentinel One and Spacelift. All sources are cited at the bottom of this article. We are committed to data accuracy and have verified sources to ensure the reliability of the information provided. In case of any concerns or inaccuracies, please reach out to us at support@pump.co and we’re happy to make any necessary corrections.
Key Cloud Computing Statistics for 2025
80% of organizations experienced a cloud security breach in the past year [Sprinto] [Spacelift] [SentinelOne].
27% of businesses reported a public cloud security incident in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023 [Sprinto] [Spacelift].
45% of organizations encountered four or more cloud-related security incidents in the past year [Spacelift].
82% of cloud data breaches in 2023 involved data stored in the cloud [Sprinto].
88% of all data breaches are caused by human error, with misconfigurations being the top cause [Spacelift] [SentinelOne].
By 2025, 99% of cloud security failures will be the customer’s fault, largely due to misconfigurations [Sprinto].
Phishing was the most common type of cloud breach in 2024, impacting 73% of organizations [Spacelift] [SentinelOne].
Public sector (88%) and startups (89%) were the most affected industries in 2023 [Sprinto] [Spacelift] [SentinelOne].
82% of breaches are attributed to human error, especially misconfigurations and lack of expertise [Spacelift] [SentinelOne].
41% of tech companies experienced misconfiguration-related breaches [Sprinto].
The average cost of a data breach is $4.35 million [SentinelOne].
31% of companies spend over $50 million per year on cloud security [SentinelOne].
The global cloud security market is projected to grow from $17.11 billion in 2024 to $19.71 billion in 2025 (CAGR 15.2%), and is expected to reach $43.7 billion by 2029 (CAGR 22%)[TBRC].
By 2035, the market could expand to $270.5 billion, with a CAGR of 17.5% between 2025 and 2035 [MetaTech Insights].
Over 51% of organizations plan to increase investment in cloud security, focusing on incident response and compliance [SentinelOne].
There was a 75% increase in cloud environment intrusions from 2022 to 2023 [Sprinto] [Spacelift]. Ransomware attacks have increased by 13% over the last five years [SentinelOne].
70% of companies cite compliance monitoring as a top security priority [SentinelOne].
82% of breaches are linked to lack of visibility, particularly in hybrid and multi-cloud environments[SentinelOne]. Managing security across multiple cloud providers increases complexity and risk [Intercept][SentinelOne].
Identity and access management (IAM) is the largest market segment, while cloud workload protection is the fastest-growing [MetaTech Insights].
Stringent data protection regulations are another factor driving investment in cloud security solutions[MetaTech Insights]
In a Nutshell
Cloud security incidents are widespread and have been steadily increasing in 2025, with human error and misconfigurations as leading causes. The market for cloud security solutions is expanding rapidly due to regulatory demands, threats, and the complexity of multi-cloud environments. Organizations have been responding by increasing investments in security, adopting AI-powered security technologies, and prioritizing compliance to mitigate evolving risks.
