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
Implementing Project Management Tools for Small Business Efficiency
Being a small business owner has advantages, from delivering a personalized touch or creating strong customer relationships to having absolute control over the company. Still, resources are finite. Suppose you don’t have what larger rivaling businesses do, lowering your efficiency. ...
Website Performance for Small Businesses
If you have a small business, you understand it takes time for your company to grow, but what shouldn’t take time is your website speed and performance. Clients need instant solutions. That’s tricky when a busy small business owner is ...
Digital Wallets and Their Impact on Small Business Transactions
Nowadays, every payment method seems to vary greatly, especially with the rise of e-commerce and the digital economy. You might think you can’t possibly add another way to process transactions to your business. However, forgoing support for digital wallets could ...
Beware of Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks
In 2023, hackers used remote desktop protocol to orchestrate 9 out of 10 cyberattacks. How does this affect you as a business owner? If your digital infrastructure has any vulnerabilities, it could offer an untapped portal for remote desktop protocol ...
Microsoft 365 Update Could Improve Business Productivity
What if you could seamlessly boost productivity in all aspects of your business? Microsoft 365 admins make that dream a reality with a special Microsoft 365 update that could improve your professional and personal experience. Dive into what these rolling ...
Demand Better! Say NO to Automated Pen Tests for Your Data Security
If you were about to cross a river and you had an option of two bridges, which would you choose: the one made of steel construction that was completely up to code or the one made by a group of ...
Hackers Can Now Steal Face Scans
Biometric authentication factors like facial recognition scans are no longer iron-clad cybersecurity measures. Emerging technology allows hackers to steal face scans and infiltrate a user’s unauthorized accounts. Learn how these social engineering attacks take place and what you can do ...
Beware of This Dangerous Android Malware
Do you rely on Android devices for your business? A new form of Android malware puts countless users at risk for data breaches and financial loss. Discover how cybercriminals execute this threat and what you can do to prevent it. ...
Gmail’s New Security Rules
Millions of Gmail users worldwide will be subject to new platform updates just in time for the service's 20th anniversary. Google will roll out new guidelines that offer spam protection and cybersecurity. This helpful guide explains everything you need to ...
The Basics of Cybersecurity: What Every Small Business Owner Must Know
When you understand the basics of cybersecurity for small businesses, you can prevent yourself from a devastating attack that can bankrupt your business. Keep reading to understand the vital role cybersecurity plays for your business and the best tips for ...
The Role of IoT (Internet of Things) in Enhancing Small Business Operations
Are you looking to streamline your business to reduce expenses and improve sales and revenue? You'll benefit from a greater understanding of the role of IoT in small business operations. When you utilize the Internet of Things, you'll see unprecedented ...
E-Commerce Platforms: A Gateway for Small Business Growth
If you're a small business that hasn't utilized the benefits of E-commerce platforms, you can start today. Implementing E-commerce grants significant returns for your investment and helps you scale at an unprecedented rate. How E-Commerce Platforms Can Grow Your Small ...
