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Boards’ AI Focus Centers on Cybersecurity
Public company boards’ focus on artificial intelligence (AI) has reached new levels, with the cybersecurity component taking center stage. This follows Anthropic’s announcement of its Claude Mythos model in April, which specializes in finding security flaws in software.
The Q2 2026 survey was in the field from June 16 to June 30 and asked directors to identify the top business issues on their boards’ agendas for Q3 2026. The survey captured responses from the 132 respondents serving on publicly traded company boards.
Driving Excellence: Building Strategic Trust Between Boards and CEOs with Wayne Peacock & Peter Gleason
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Cyber Risk Belongs in the Boardroom
Hear from Dylan Sandlin, NACD Program Manager, Digital and Cybersecurity Content, on the TechStrong TV podcast about the Director's Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight.
Oversight of Strategy Execution with Mallory Bucher
Hear from Mallory Bucher, NACD Director, Governance Content, about the upcoming 2026 Blue Ribbon Commission report on Oversight of Strategy Execution.
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The Art of the Board Exit
New Podcast Episode
Many companies don’t have procedures for offboarding directors. So, how can boards approach a conversation that's often overdue—and uncomfortable?
In this episode, Evelyn Dilsaver, a director on the board of Bailard, Health Equity, and Somnigroup International, and NACD advisor Susan Paley unpack director offboarding. They also discuss how boards can handle departures with care and why succession planning is crucial.