Axio researchers analyzed updated data from the Axio360 Ransomware Preparedness Assessment tool to prepare the 2022 State of Ransomware Preparedness report (2022 Study). The Ransomware Preparedness Assessment is informed by input from hundreds of ransomware events, guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Axio’s own research. Organizations across multiple critical infrastructure sectors have used the tool to determine the strength of their ransomware practices and controls, to identify gaps, and to prioritize improvements.