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
Why Your Incident Response Plan is Your Business Lifeline
Threats are out there. You already know this. Companies that are reactive rather than proactive don’t survive. You already know this as well. ...
Mobile Tech: A Game Changer for Business Growth
Phones and tablets can help your business grow. Mobile tech can boost profits, make work easier, and get your target market interested. Here’s how you can use mobile tech to your advantage. ...
How Cloud Computing Impacts Business Efficiency
Cloud computing represents the future of business operations. This technology uses servers scattered across the internet to power your business. It delivers efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, directly impacting how you run your ...
The Role of Firewalls in Securing Networks
When securing your computer network, firewalls play a crucial role. But what exactly is it? How does it keep your network safe? And how can your business use firewalls most effectively? What ...
What’s New in Firefox Version 116?
Firefox introduced version 116.0 to its Release channel users on August 1, 2023. This update brings a range of features designed to improve the browsing experience. Browsing Updates If you own a ...
Upgrade Your Calls: The Benefits of VoIP for Business
Technology is changing how businesses communicate. One technology you need to know about is VoIP, short for Voice over Internet Protocol. It’s a different way of making phone calls and becoming popular ...
Protecting Your Business: Mitigating Tech-Related Risks for Long-Term Success
Mitigating tech-related risks extends beyond the obvious hazards of phishing attempts and hackers. All businesses should consider the growing dangers that come from less well-known threats. Find possible risks and ways to ...
Why Every Business Needs an Incident Response Plan: Your Safety Net in the Digital Age
It’s Monday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, checking emails, and everything’s great. Then BAM! Your systems are compromised. Now there’s a flood of panic and chaos as you watch all the trust ...
The Ultimate Guide to Everything New in iOS 16.6
The Apple iOS 16.6 update released has new features and important security fixes. If you’re a business owner using Apple devices, it’s vital to understand these changes and their potential impact. Why ...
Tech-Related Risks Businesses Need to Consider
As businesses use digital solutions, business owners and CEOs need to be aware of the possible risks of the tech they've chosen. Even though many solutions have good security features to protect ...
Ways Technology Boosts Productivity in Your Workplace
Technology has become the engine that drives businesses forward. It makes your team work faster and more efficiently, improving productivity. When productivity goes up, so do profits. Let’s look at some ways ...
How Windows 11’s New Phishing Protection Could Make You Safer Online
In the fight against phishing, Microsoft is one of the industry leaders. Its latest feature, launched in Windows 11 version 22H2, has a design that protects system credentials. The new feature will ...
