This policy brief builds on findings from a 2023 statewide assessment of cyber-readiness across Florida’s critical infrastructure sectors. Commissioned by the State Legislature, the original report emphasized the urgent need to close the maturity gap in basic ransomware readiness by 2025. In light of continued ransomware attacks that have disrupted vital services—including healthcare, education, the courts, and local government—this follow-up brief provides a focused analysis of ransomware vulnerabilities among CI providers and outlines a clear, actionable path to enhance statewide cyber-resilience.
