Galactic Research: Articles & Insights
The CMMC Suspension, Explained
Phase II is suspended, the rules still apply, and your compliance budget didn't get a refund Before you read on, watch this breakdown of what changed, what didn't, and what you should be doing right now. The Department of War ...
AI Security
Part 2: The Security Controls Behind a Safe AI Deployment
From the Map to the Hike: The Four Controls and the Client Conversations Behind Them This is Part 2 in a series that covers your AI enablement plan. Part 1 is here if you want the full map. The Little ...
Ten of Eleven AI Coding Agents Failed a Decades-Old Attack
What GuardFall Tells Us About Where AI Security Controls Need to Live Picture a security guard stationed at the entrance of a building. Their job is to check IDs. They're good at it, fast and consistent, and the building's occupants ...
Perfect AI Guardrails Are Impossible. That's Not an Excuse for Ignoring Them.
What a NIST Mathematician Proved, Why the Internet Got it Wrong, and What Your AI Security Program Should Look Like Years ago, running an MSSP, I had a vendor pitch us a next-gen firewall on a single promise: one hundred ...
Threat Intelligence
Threat Thursday: August 20th, 2026
Welcome to Threat Thursday, Galactic’s weekly threat intelligence roundup. Every Thursday, we cover the cybersecurity stories that matter most for protecting organizations from emerging threats, and we break each one down into what happened, what it could mean for your ...
Threat Thursday: August 13th, 2026
Welcome to Threat Thursday, Galactic’s weekly threat intelligence roundup. Every Thursday, we cover the cybersecurity stories that matter most for protecting organizations from emerging threats, and we break each one down into what happened, what it could mean for your ...
Threat Thursday: August 6th, 2026
Welcome to Threat Thursday, Galactic’s weekly threat intelligence roundup. Every Thursday, we cover the cybersecurity stories that matter most for protecting organizations from emerging threats, and we break each one down into what happened, what it could mean for your ...
Security Education
The Browser Became the Endpoint. Your Security Stack Didn’t Notice.
An employee clicks a box that says “verify you’re human.” A prompt tells them to press a couple of keys, so they do. What they have actually done is paste and run a command that a script slipped onto their clipboard the moment they ...
Vulnerabilities Are Now the #1 Way In. The Window to Fix Them Is Closing.
Most of the time, I didn't break into a network so much as let myself in through something with a fix already out (just not installed yet): the VPN concentrator three versions behind, the firewall with a known vulnerability fixed ...
Your OSINT Reality Check: Here’s What an Attacker Is Finding in 30 Minutes or Less
Today’s connected, AI-driven digital ecosystem has made it easier than ever to build a professional brand, network with peers, and share ideas with a wider audience. It’s opened doors for businesses that simply didn't exist before: new customers, new partnerships, ...
Strategy & Leadership
An Open Letter From Your Cyber Risk Advisors
After the Water Attacks Last month, attackers reached into water treatment plants across a dozen states and started moving the controls. Some of them found out what happens when you do. I've been thinking about what to say to the ...
Building Trust in Executive Relationships: Lessons from King Lear
A Framework for Establishing the Kind of Trust that Survives Budget Season Imagine the curtain going up and a group of players act out the opening scenes of Shakespeare's King Lear, just for you. An aging king sits in his ...
Your Jokes Were Funny. They Still Didn't Renew.
How MSPs Build the Kind of Client Rapport That Survives a Budget Review You walked out of the meeting feeling good. The handshake was firm, the small talk landed, and you even got a laugh with the printer joke. You ...
All Articles
Hybrid Cloud Solutions: The Secret Weapon for Business Success
More businesses are choosing to adopt the hybrid cloud model with their computing and data storage needs. This approach involves the integration of on-premises infrastructure (such as dedicated servers) or private cloud solutions and infrastructure from public computing and storage ...
Predictive Analytics: The Crystal Ball for Enhancing Business Strategies
Many business owners believe the key to success is setting down company roots in a high-foot-traffic area or building brand awareness online. While these are helpful tactics, owners can’t stay afloat for long without the proper predictions utilizing the attention ...
Why You Need to Prioritize Certifications for Their Cybersecurity and Compliance Teams
Want a strategic advantage over your competitors? Then it’s time to make strategic use of certifications. The rapid pace of technological advancements presents significant challenges for any organization. Today more than ever before, ensuring that their teams are equipped with ...
Supercharge Your Productivity with High-Speed Internet
Anyone who experienced the early days of dial-up internet knows the frustration that comes from slow speeds. Even if you don’t remember the unmistakable screeches and tones that came from your computer while it connected over the phone lines, you ...
Don’t Fall Victim: Protecting Your Business from Malicious Web App Downloads
Progressive web applications are valuable for business owners. These tools allow your customers or employees to view and navigate your brand’s online pages more easily than traditional apps. PWAs enhance the user experience by resizing and reformatting data for mobile ...
5G Technology: The Game-Changer for Small Businesses
Is your small or medium-sized business still relying on WiFi, which uses routers and radio signals to connect devices within a finite area? If so, you probably have restrictions on Internet range, download speeds, and accessibility, keeping your company from ...
Harness the Power of Data Analysis to Skyrocket Your Business Growth
Data is king in the current business landscape. It’s an era of ever-changing market dynamics, strong competition, and an increasingly demanding customer base. Therefore, it’s no longer practical to rely on guts and instincts when it comes to business decisions. ...
Apple’s iOS 18: Unlocking New Possibilities for Your Business
Suppose you're a business owner currently using an Apple operating system. In that case, you may have been anticipating the big launch of Apple's iOS 18 for some time. With many customizations and enhancements, the update's features could greatly improve ...
How IT Can Drive Business Growth
As a business owner or leader, one of your responsibilities is exploring new ways to grow your business. There are many approaches you can use to achieve that goal, but not many are as impactful as leveraging technology. A strong ...
Microsoft 365 Email Cyber Threats: New Payroll Attacks Your Team Should Know About
Ready to paint a target on your organization? No? Well, that’s okay because it’s already there in your Microsoft 365 (M365) email setup. M365 is an integral part of most organizations because of its extensive functionality and integration capabilities. But ...
Understanding Data Breaches: What Businesses Need to Know
Running a business means constantly collecting customer data, like identity and behavioral information, and using it to personalize user experiences and complete orders. Without it, a company would struggle to function and fulfill contracts. That’s why data breaches that corrupt ...
June 2024 Microsoft Patch Tuesday
In June 2024, Microsoft took action, fixing many issues its users noticed while using their programs and devices. These tech giants have been busy, from removing a specific default setting that had Windows business owners fearful for their company’s online ...
