Welcome to the Cyber Florida Policy & Intelligence Forum, a platform for exploring cyber policy development in the face of turbulent technological growth. The Forum brings subject matter experts, scholars/researchers, government leaders, and cyber luminaries together to examine emerging issues and provide guidance and insight on establishing policies–both in the public and private sectors–to help organizations and people safely navigate cyberspace.
LATEST INSIGHTS
McCrary Institute: Code Red
10.29.25
The coordinated “typhoon” campaigns, led by actors like Volt Typhoon, reflect a new phase of state-sponsored cyber warfare that demands a comprehensive U.S. and allied response integrating cybersecurity, intelligence, diplomacy, and legal reform.
POLICY PAPERS
RFI: 2025 National AI Research and Development Strategic Plan
05.27.25
Request for Information: Development of a 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan
RFI: Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
03.05.25
Request for Information: Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plant
RFI: Tools for Vulnerability Assessments of AI-Enabled Systems
02.05.25
Request for Information: Techniques and Tools for Vulnerability Assessment of AI-Enabled Systems
Jack D. Gordon Institute Policy Paper: AI & Workforce Development
01.09.25
In the modern era, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe.
Jack D. Gordon Institute Policy Paper: AI & CI – The Advent of the Future
01.09.25
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impacts on cybersecurity has been a growing concern around the world, as increasing reliance on technology to support our advancements has created a space for a race to be better no matter the cost.
RFC: National Cyber Incident Response Plan Update
01.05.25
Request for Comment: National Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Update
Enhancing CI Cyber Resilience through Maturity Modeling
07.31.24
A policy brief advocating the adoption of sector-specific maturity modeling in Florida
Artificial Intelligence in Transportation
06.27.24
A response to the Department of Transportation's Advanced Research Projects Agency Infrastructure (ARPA-I) RFI
STUDIES + REPORTS
McCrary Institute: Code Red
10.29.25
The coordinated “typhoon” campaigns, led by actors like Volt Typhoon, reflect a new phase of state-sponsored cyber warfare that demands a comprehensive U.S. and allied response integrating cybersecurity, intelligence, diplomacy, and legal reform.
Artificial Intelligence Threats: What Everyone Should Know
06.06.25
Recommendations for legislators and critical infrastructure organizations
The Search for the Cyber Unicorn
03.26.25
Is the mythical “cyber unicorn”—the perfect entry-level hire with advanced skills and experience—just that, a myth?
The McCrary Institute: Securing America’s Digital Future
10.30.24
Recommendations for improving the cybersecurity of the United States, based on input from the task force’s subject matter experts
Closing the Ransomware Readiness Gap
06.06.24
This policy brief builds on findings from a 2023 statewide assessment of cyber-readiness across Florida’s critical infrastructure sectors.
Florida Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Intelligence Assessment
06.30.23
A review of the current cyber threats targeting Florida's critical infrastructure organizations
Online Victimization during the Pandemic
08.18.21
Examines the correlation between increased online presence and cyber victimization during COVID-19
Florida Ransomware Incidents 2016-2019
10.21.20
A comprehensive review of ransomware attacks against Florida public entities between 2016 and 2019.
chat:CYBR Podcast Archive
Browse archived episodes of the chat:CYBR podcast below. Stay tuned for an exciting new podcast to come!