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
Microsoft Teams Update
Are you among the many business owners using Microsoft Teams in your day-to-day operations? A brand-new Microsoft Teams update is now available with plenty of new features that improve the popular chat ...
Beware of the Phishing Campaign Targeting Dropbox
A new phishing campaign is making the rounds in an attempt for hackers to obtain sensitive information from vulnerable users. This campaign, first uncovered by tech researchers at Checkpoint, targets the popular ...
Benefits of Android 14 for Business Owners
The latest version of Google's popular mobile operating system is here. From an upgraded battery life and security features to a favorable user experience, Google's Android 14 release is creating lots ...
Malicious Ads Leading Users to Malware-Distributing Sites
A new report from Malwarebytes finds that Microsoft users unknowingly install malware from booby-trapped sites. Dangerous malware-distributing sites pose huge issues for business owners, especially if their workforce uses the tool ...
Enhance Your Business Potential with Innovative Technology Solutions
Technology is always getting better and giving your business more power. Are you ready to reap the benefits? Discover today's top technology solutions that can enhance your business with this helpful guide. ...
The Hidden Cost of Cybersecurity Neglect: Your Business Valuation
A Financially Successful Future Starts With Cyber Security I want my business to fail and be shuttered within 5 years......said NO ONE ...
Google Chrome Update to Patch Zero-Day Vulnerability
A new Google Chrome update is now available that protects users from a zero-day vulnerability. This issue could cause serious damage to business leaders if bad actors exploit it. Learn why the ...
The Synergy of AI and IoT: Revolutionizing Business Operations
You're probably familiar with artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), both top technologies changing how people conduct business. Alone, they're phenomenal tools. Together, they can redefine entire industries. IoT ...
Booking.com Multistep Phishing Campaign
One of the most common ways hackers manipulate online users is through malicious phishing campaigns. The popular travel reservation site Booking.com is the latest company at the center of a targeted cyberattack. ...
The Benefits of IaaS for Business
Integrating cloud technology into your IT can boost your business. What are the main benefits of IaaS platforms that make them worthwhile? This guide lists the main benefits of IaaS for businesses ...
Defending Business Operations: The Power of Reliable Backup
Businesses rely on a vast network of technology to grow, operate, and achieve their goals. Are you aware of what could happen if your network doesn’t have a consistent process to handle ...
Understanding Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape
Imagine a world where cyber attackers are constantly devising ingenious methods to siphon off your funds, hold your data hostage, or use your ...
