In today's Biz Pulse, gain insight into how:

• Strategic cybersecurity can turn rising threats into a competitive advantage, building resilience and trust in the digital economy.

• Proactive risk management in 2026 can help leaders navigate AI, climate, and geopolitical challenges with future-focused strategies.

• Legal teams can eliminate contract delays by redesigning workflows, automating NDAs, and transforming operations into a competitive advantage.

Each of these articles is penned by members of Forbes Business Council, successful business owners shaping the future of business.

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Turn Cyber Risk Into Strategic Advantage

As cyberattacks surge—up 47% globally last year—business leaders must treat cybersecurity as more than just tech infrastructure. It’s a cornerstone of resilience, trust, and business continuity. With threats like ransomware driving worldwide losses of $10.29 trillion, staying ahead requires a shift from reactive defense to strategic discipline.

Here's how leaders can view cyber risk as not just a challenge but an opportunity:

🌐 Evolving Threats

• Crime-as-a-Service: Renting malware and stolen credentials makes attacks cheaper and faster.

• Personalized Phishing: Deepfake tools create highly convincing lures targeting key employees.

• AI’s Role: Powers both attackers (scaling attacks) and defenders (detecting anomalies).

🛡️ Leadership Tactics for Resilience

• Boardroom Priority: Link cybersecurity to overall strategy, not just IT updates.

• Financial Impact: Assess cyber risks in terms of potential profit loss.

• Third Parties: Safeguard critical suppliers with strong contractual controls.

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Navigating Risk At Warp Speed In 2026

From AI-enabled cyberattacks to extreme weather events and energy disruptions, risks in 2026 are advancing faster and with more complexity than ever before. Leaders face growing pressure to adopt proactive, strategic approaches to resilience.

Here’s a closer look at key emerging risks that demand attention:

🤖 AI-Driven Cybersecurity Risks: AI accelerates attacks, makes them stealthier, and makes them harder to detect. Combat risks with multi-factor authentication, incident response planning, and ongoing employee training.

🌍 Climate Chaos: Natural disasters are costing $100B+ annually in insured losses. Conduct climate risk assessments, diversify suppliers, and invest in resilient infrastructure.

⚡ Energy Transition Challenges: Renewable energy shifts are disrupted by policy uncertainty and demand surges. Map dependencies on carbon-intensive assets and track policy and energy tech trends.

🌏 Geopolitical Volatility: Shifting trade policies and regulations increase unpredictability. Prepare contingency plans, reduce regional dependencies, and tighten governance.

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Why NDAs Take Forever (And How To Fix It)

If NDAs are derailing deals and sapping internal morale, you’re not alone. The average legal department takes 19 days to process contracts that could be handled in 3 days with basic automation. These delays cost companies not just time, but deals, revenue, and credibility.

Here’s how you can break the bottleneck:

⏳ The Costs of Delay: Industries with fast contract turnaround (3-4 days) see 20% YoY growth, compared to 7-10% in slower sectors. Contract delays lead to stalled partnerships, missed opportunities, and frustrated stakeholders.

🔧 The Real Issue: Process, Not Tools: Many legal teams invest in contract systems but still default to “email-and-Word-doc” workflows. High-performing teams succeed by redesigning processes, not just buying software.

✅ Three Steps to Streamline

• Audit Processes: Track contract lifecycles to uncover real bottlenecks.

• Start Small: Automate NDAs and low-risk contracts to save time and build credibility.

• Scale Success: Integrate systems and maintain consistent workflows—no “special case” exceptions.

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