Galactic Research: Articles & Insights
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 ...
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
The Rise of Conversational AI: Transforming Customer Support
If the thought of "chatting" with artificial intelligence seems alien to you, you might be surprised that you're already doing this on various platforms. Don't you pay your electric bill over the phone or use a department store's convenient online ...
The Dangers of These Social Media Privacy Issues
Social media is a part of our everyday lives. Despite the many benefits of these platforms, social media privacy issues remain a major concern among users. Learn about the sensitive information that social media sites can access about their users ...
Empowering Employees: AI’s Role in Small Business Training and Skill Development
Every business owner envisions a dream team that's growing, innovating, and maximizing available resources. If AI solutions can take your current employees up a notch, that dream might be an imminent reality. It's happened—AI's role in small business training and ...
The Benefits of SEO for Small Businesses
Where do consumers turn when they need to find a product or service? A majority of shoppers look online — or, more accurately, to Google. In one survey, 56% of consumers relied on Google and other search engines when making ...
Network Infrastructure: The Backbone of Small Business Success
What does a robust network infrastructure offer your business? Besides being the unsung productivity and data storage hero, this infrastructure fosters connectivity and communication. It’s a significant advantage if you want a unified workforce that ensures your employees can complete ...
Our Mission: Safeguarding a Million Lives through Cybersecurity Awareness
The new house your brother wanted to buy? Not possible because his identity was stolen, and his credit ruined. Your favorite small-town bookstore? Closing after 47 years in business because of a cyberattack. That medical procedure your mother desperately needs? ...
The Impact of Data Breaches on Businesses
Do you run a small business? You're probably well aware of the dangers a data breach poses to your company. Never underestimate the impact of data breaches on businesses. Then, you can stay vigilant and protect yourself. Keep reading to ...
Stack Overflow and Google Cloud Partner To Give Generative AI to Developers
Might your business explore the Stack Overflow and Google Cloud partnership? The collaboration creates growth opportunities, specifically for up-and-coming generative AI for developers. Do your organization's programmers frequently visit Stack Overflow? Does your business use Google's intuitive cloud-computing features? Your ...
The Benefits of 5G Technology for Small Businesses
5G technologies promise faster communications and data connections; you can also use them to increase business productivity. As 5G becomes more common, businesses must learn to leverage it to propel innovation and their operations to new heights. With that in ...
Beware of These Hardware Security Vulnerabilities
When discussing cybersecurity threats and protecting business data, many business owners instinctively think of software vulnerabilities, email phishing, DDoS attacks, and other software or network-related threats. However, with the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), cyber attackers and other ...
The Role of Email Marketing in Small Business Growth
Small business advertising often looks much different than the marketing efforts of large corporations. Email marketing methods, in particular, will differ between businesses. When done right, they can help your brand expand your customer base. Learn how your small business ...
Enhancing Productivity Through Efficient Communication: A Guide for Small Businesses
Implementing the right methods can enhance productivity throughout a small business. Streamlined communication is essential for boosting productivity across an entire team, but how can you achieve these results? This guide offers tips and tricks for making your workplace more ...
