Statewide platform simplifies cybersecurity assessments and provides customized action plans for Florida organizations at no cost
July 1, 2026—Tampa, Fla—Cyber Florida today announced the launch of Cyber Bulls-i, a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity assessment and planning platform designed specifically for Florida’s critical infrastructure organizations.
As the next generation of Cyber Florida’s Critical Infrastructure Program (CIP), Cyber Bulls-i provides organizations with a faster, easier, and more effective way to assess cybersecurity risks and connect with free resources and expert assistance.
At the heart of the new platform is a significantly streamlined assessment experience. The Florida Cyber Risk Assessment (FCRA), a cornerstone of the CIP, has been reduced from 164 questions to 106 questions, making it easier for organizations to evaluate their cybersecurity posture while still receiving meaningful, actionable insights.
“Cyber Bulls-i reflects years of experience working alongside Florida’s critical infrastructure organizations,” said Emeka Okammor, M.S., CISSP, CISA, cybersecurity resource manager. “We’ve taken what we’ve learned and built a modern platform that reduces barriers, saves time, and helps organizations quickly identify their risks and the resources available to address them.”
Cyber Bulls-i guides participants through three simple steps:
- Complete the Florida Cyber Risk Assessment (FCRA) to receive a customized cybersecurity report.
- Receive a personalized cybersecurity improvement plan tailored to the organization’s unique needs.
- Continue improving over time through progress tracking, updated recommendations, and ongoing support.
The launch comes at a critical time. Recent assessments conducted through the CIP found that approximately half of participating organizations lacked a formal recovery plan. Similarly, nearly half had not implemented formal cybersecurity awareness training. Many organizations also reported limited cybersecurity staffing, expertise, and budgets.
Cyber Bulls-i was specifically designed to address these challenges by providing:
- No-cost participation through state funding
- Florida-specific recommendations and resources
- Customized guidance aligned to organizational needs
- Secure handling of assessment data
- Ongoing support to help organizations improve over time
Importantly, many organizations that qualify as critical infrastructure do not realize they fall within that category. While hospitals, utilities, and government agencies are often recognized as critical infrastructure, many small and medium-sized businesses also provide essential goods and services that support Florida’s economy, public safety, and daily operations.
Organizations operating within Florida and serving any of the nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors are encouraged to participate, including those in communications, energy, healthcare, transportation, information technology, financial services, manufacturing, agriculture, emergency services, government, and other essential industries.
“Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, but protecting your organization doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive,” said Okammor. “Cyber Bulls-i gives Florida organizations a practical, user-friendly roadmap to help reduce risk, improve resilience, and meet cybersecurity requirements.”
Participation in Cyber Bulls-i is completely free for eligible Florida organizations. To learn more or begin the assessment process, visit Cyber Florida’s critical infrastructure program webpage.
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Media Contact: Cyber Outreach Manager Jennifer Kleman, APR, CPRC
mailto:jennifer437@cyberflorida.org
ABOUT CYBER FLORIDA
The Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida, commonly referred to as Cyber Florida, was established by the Florida Legislature in 2014. Its mission is to position Florida as a national leader in cybersecurity through comprehensive education, cutting-edge research, and extensive outreach. Cyber Florida leads various initiatives to inspire and educate current and future cybersecurity professionals, advance applied research, and enhance cybersecurity awareness and safety of individuals and organizations.