Sensitive data exposure vulnerabilities, though often perceived as mundane, have serious consequences, including data breaches that can lead to reputational crises and substantial regulatory fines. High-profile incidents, such as breaches involving companies like Snowflake, AT&T, Ticketmaster, Santander Bank, and Meta, showcase how even minor oversights in security can be exploited by attackers to access and misuse sensitive information. The 2023 MOVEit Transfer vulnerability and the 2022 Slack breach further illustrate how attackers capitalize on weak points in software and development practices to access valuable data. These incidents underscore the necessity for organizations to prioritize robust security measures beyond mere compliance, emphasizing the need to understand and protect the flow of sensitive data across systems. The key takeaway for security leaders is to address fundamental vulnerabilities proactively, as these are often the entry points for significant breaches, and to ensure comprehensive security practices are in place for all systems handling sensitive information.