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
New Cyberthreat: ZenRAT Malware Poses Risk to Business Owners
This new strain of malware is dangerous for small businesses and large enterprises alike—learn more here. Business Can Only Stop Ransomware Attacks If They Recognize Them By now, all modern business owners ...
Which Cloud Service Model Is Right for Your Business?
As technology evolves, more businesses are moving towards a cloud service model to house their web infrastructure and software. This eliminates the need for on-site infrastructure and gives businesses the freedom ...
Windows 11 and The Security Evolution With Passkeys
On September 26, 2023, Microsoft was set to release Windows 11's latest update, which takes another step toward password elimination. As a business owner or technology user, you might wonder why tech ...
Why Business Owners Should Be Careful When Choosing Extensions
Browser extensions can improve the way a web browser works. Users can choose from extensions that block ads, improve security, organize bookmarks, and help maintain users' focus on tasks. However, hackers ...
Microsoft Outlook Is Making Sharing Large Files Easier
Did you know that Microsoft Outlook is making sharing large files easier for users? If your employees need to send Outlook emails with large compressed files or several individual files, they may ...
Tips to Protect Your Remote Workers From Hackers
Hackers are going after remote workers as more business owners embrace remote work, taking advantage of weaknesses that many business owners don't address. Most small businesses need more resources to protect their ...
Apple’s Emergency Update: What Business Owners Need To Know
Apple encountered some major security issues immediately following the release of its latest operating system. Could these vulnerabilities and security updates affect you or your business? Find out more about Apple’s emergency ...
Smart Investment: The Value of Third-Party Assessments
Imagine if you had $10,000 in cash to make a purchase for your organization. You went to the shopping district where the ...
How Technology Is Reshaping Business Operations
Technological advances, including big data, AI, and the Internet of Things, change businesses' operations. If you own a business, you should know about these changes. The New Digital World Digitalization is ...
How AI Will Transform Your Business
Have you thought about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change your business in the near future? AI is changing the way businesses work at a very fast rate. Everyone knows human intelligence ...
How To Implement a Successful IT Automation Strategy
Business leaders are turning to IT automation to streamline many of their operations. While this advanced technology has benefits, there are specific ways to maximize success. Learn all about the advantages of ...
Ways To Protect Your Business and Make Social Media Safe for Your Company
Social media is used by everyone these days, even hackers. Hackers often try to steal your information from social media sites. Even though social media is a useful tool for businesses, it's ...
