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
The Risks of Third-Party Cookies for Businesses
How often have you been shopping on a website or scrolling through an account just for an "accept cookies" pop-up to halt your search? You've probably clicked "accept all cookies" just to return to what you were doing. Now, imagine, ...
The Benefits of Mobile Computing for Small Businesses
If you're opening or maintaining a small business, keep it simple with a few desktop computers and registers on-site. That way, you have more hardware configuration like RAM, CPU, and storage drives to optimize your system's function and performance. But, ...
Why You Need Compliance Right Now: A Holistic Approach to Ensure Cyber Insurability and Beyond
Whether you're a small startup or a multinational corporation, the need to safeguard sensitive information, protect against cyber threats, and meet regulatory requirements is paramount. But why should you prioritize compliance, and how can a holistic approach simplify your journey ...
Watch Out for Chameleon Android Malware
A new upgrade to an Android malware called Chameleon has Android users worried. While the malware can wreak havoc on your device by stealing your information, you can take a few easy steps to protect yourself. What Is Chameleon Android ...
The Dangers of Data Breaches
If you run a business that relies on technology, you should stay aware of data breach dangers. While the frequency of data breaches increases yearly, the 8% increase in the first quarter of 2023 constitutes the greatest uptick in two ...
The Benefits of Using a Password Manager
You're missing out if you're a business owner who doesn't use a password manager. Discover more password manager benefits and see how one can help your business. Easy Memorization You should have your employees use a different password for every ...
Windows 11 Update Breaks Wi-Fi Networks
Have you installed the December 2023 Windows 11 update? You should know about how the Windows 11 update breaks Wi-Fi networks. Keep reading to learn about the Wi-Fi network problems after the Windows 11 update and the steps for fixing ...
Beware of New Go-Based Malware
Do you run a business heavily dependent on computers? You're not alone, so beware of new Go-based malware that threatens your cyber security. Keep reading to learn more. What Is Go-Based Malware? Go is a programming language, often referred to ...
Microsoft Is Making Printing Safer for Businesses
Have you experienced a security threat from unsecured printers? Fortunately, Microsoft is making printing safer for businesses. Keep reading to learn the nature of the changes and how these changes to Microsoft printing security can benefit your business. What Is ...
Understanding the Microsoft Teams OneDrive Upgrade
As a business owner, you may rely on Microsoft Teams to support collaboration and video conferencing with your employees and clients. It’s a vital tool for remote and geographically diverse work groups. A new update for 2024 will change how ...
Successfully Safeguarding Against Tax Scams in Q1
Have you been thinking about your taxes? You know who else has been? Hackers. As the first quarter of the year unfolds, it's crucial for individuals to stay alert and protect themselves against the surge of tax scams. Tax scams ...
The Business Owner’s Quick Guide to Microsoft’s PowerPoint Update
As part of the Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint has long been the presentation software of choice for businesses. You’ve undoubtedly used or interacted with the program for many presentations throughout your career, and the latest update has some welcome and ...
