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
Fixing the Digital Skills Gap
The digital landscape is always changing, with new technologies and tools constantly revolutionizing how you do business. Advances in areas like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) are giving business owners access to capabilities that were previously out of reach. Digital ...
Google Gemini Explained: A Simple Guide for Business Owners
If you’re a business owner in this advanced digital age, it’s safe to say that AI is here to stay. With Google’s recent AI model expansion, day-to-day business operations will soon feature even more AI tools. As Google describes its ...
The Importance of Encrypting Your Data
Safeguarding your business’s data is a constant challenge. Regarding data security, it’s easy to focus on keeping hackers out of your operation’s sensitive information or protecting trade secrets. However, relying on this approach alone won’t fully protect you. Data encryption ...
What Business Owners Should Know About This Google Docs Update
To help make this collaboration seamless, Google has made some key additions to its Google Workspace platform in recent months. One example is a Google Docs update that gives you easier access to the platform’s smart chip technology. What are ...
Network Segmentation: Enhancing Small Business Cybersecurity Through Isolation
Right now, your small business faces substantial risk from cyberattacks. If you want to remain vigilant, you’ll need to take several steps toward protecting your valuable networks, reducing the risk of a catastrophic data breach. One approach is network segmentation: ...
Why Q1 is Crucial for Your Business's Cybersecurity
Are you ready to start the year on secure footing? Q1 presents a unique opportunity to redefine and strengthen cybersecurity strategies. This is where the role of a Virtual Chief Security Officer (vCSO) becomes pivotal. For businesses looking to navigate ...
Mobile Security for Small Businesses: Managing Risks in a Mobile-First World
Few things like mobile smartphones and tablets have revolutionized how your small business operates. Of course, increased convenience and productivity come at a price. There's a caveat to enjoying robust mobile security for small businesses: managing risks in a mobile-first ...
Personalized Email Marketing With AI for Small Businesses
Doesn't every business owner want more efficient ways to attract loyal customers and encourage repeat sales? If so, you'll likely benefit from using personalized email marketing with AI. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about AI email ...
Digital Signage Solutions for Small Business Marketing
Do you want a dynamic way to advertise and engage your customers? Digital signage solutions for small business marketing might expand your visibility ahead of the competition. Keep reading to discover everything you should know about digital signage solutions, including ...
Mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) Systems: Revolutionizing Small Business Transactions
Do you want to increase customer satisfaction? You could benefit from mobile payment solutions. Before diving in, there is something you should know about mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) systems: revolutionizing small business transactions is only the start of what these nifty ...
Voice Assistants for Small Business Productivity
Running a small business is no small feat. You must constantly improve your products and services, find ways to reach new customers, and get an edge on your competition. Juggling these tasks can impact your productivity without a little nudge ...
Why Your Security is Failing Without a Virtual Chief Security Officer (vCSO)
Let’s talk strategy. As we enter a new year, you’ve probably thought about the strategies you want to employ. But have you thought about the role cybersecurity plays in them? This isn’t a discussion for your tech department. Your organization’s ...
