Updated April 2026

About RansomwareMaturity.com

A free, browser-based ransomware readiness assessment tool — updated for the 2026 threat landscape, covering 7 domains and 80+ controls across all major industries.

Our Mission

RansomwareMaturity.com was built to give organizations of all sizes a structured, actionable way to benchmark their ransomware defenses and prioritize improvements — at no cost, with no account required, and with no data leaving your browser.

The threat landscape has fundamentally shifted. AI-generated phishing, Ransomware-as-a-Service affiliate models, double and triple extortion, software supply chain attacks, cloud workload ransomware, and identity-based no-malware techniques are now standard attack patterns. Preparation and measurable maturity — not just reactive response — is what separates organizations that recover in hours from those that recover in weeks.

What's New in 2026

Major additions and updates from the previous framework version:

  • AI & Agentic Security — entirely new domain covering prompt injection, AI agent inventory, and model supply chain
  • Cloud Security & SaaS Protection — CSPM, CIEM, SaaS backup for SharePoint/OneDrive/Salesforce
  • Data Classification & DLP — sensitive data discovery, exfiltration controls, shadow data
  • AD/Entra ID hardening — Tiered Admin Model, Credential Guard, LAPS, AD canary accounts
  • Out-of-band communications — dedicated subcriterion for war room and offline response coordination
  • Post-quantum cryptography — PQC migration roadmap and cryptographic algorithm inventory
  • Ransomware negotiation readiness — pre-engaged negotiation retainer and decryptor validation
  • Energy & Utilities — new industry profile covering TSA directives and NERC CIP
  • 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule — updated from 3-2-1 to include immutability and zero-error verification
  • CIRCIA 72-hour reporting — pre-filing checklists and notification compliance procedures

Assessment Framework

Seven domains · 80+ controls · 1–5 maturity scale · Aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 and CIS Controls v8

Prevention Controls

EDR/XDR, ZTNA, AD/Entra ID hardening, CSPM/CIEM, data classification & DLP, firmware integrity

Detection Capabilities

24/7 MDR/SOC, ITDR, AI/ML behavioral anomaly detection, SOAR-driven alert triage

Response Readiness

Double/triple extortion playbooks, out-of-band comms plan, CIRCIA compliance, negotiation retainer

Recovery Capabilities

Air-gapped immutable backups, 3-2-1-1-0 strategy, clean-room recovery, chaos testing

Organizational Preparedness

AI phishing/deepfake simulations, MSP/RMM audits, software supply chain security (SBOM/SLSA)

Governance

Ransom payment policy with OFAC screening, post-quantum cryptography roadmap, cyber insurance pre-claims readiness

AI & Agentic SecurityNew 2026

AI agent inventory, prompt injection testing, model supply chain integrity, AI-generated malware defense

Unrated items count as Level 1 (lowest maturity) to prevent score inflation from skipping controls.

Framework Alignment

NIST CSF 2.0CIS Controls v8CISA KEV GuidanceHHS HC3FFIEC / GLBADORA (EU)CIRCIAMS-ISACPCI-DSS v4.0NIST AI RMF

Industry-Specific Guidance

The tool tailors criteria and recommendations for nine sectors, each reflecting sector-specific regulatory requirements, threat actors, and operational constraints.

Healthcare & Medical
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Education
Manufacturing & Industrial
Retail & eCommerce
Technology & Software
Energy & Utilities
Other Industries

Privacy & Data

All assessment scoring and recommendations are generated entirely in your browser using client-side logic. No assessment data, scores, or organization details are transmitted to any server or stored externally. The tool is safe to use with sensitive internal security information.