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You insure your building. Your cars. Even your coffee machines. But what about the data and systems your entire business depends on?
Cyberattacks aren’t a matter of if — they’re a matter of when. And when it happens, your insurance policy could be the difference between a bad week… and total collapse.
In 11 Valuable Things Leaders Should Know About Cyber Insurance (2nd Edition), Mark Lynd cuts through the noise and tells you exactly what every executive, founder, and business leader needs to know before signing the dotted line.
No jargon. No scare tactics. Just clear, practical insights that help you protect your company, your people, and your peace of mind.
You’ll learn what your policy really covers (and what it doesn’t), how to avoid being blindsided by exclusions, and why things like MFA and risk audits can literally save your business.
This isn’t just a book — it’s your crash course in protecting your organization from the biggest financial and reputational threats of our time.
Because when the breach hits the fan… you’ll want to be the leader who saw it coming.
🔑 10 Key Takeaways
- Understand the real purpose (and limits) of cyber insurance
- Learn which types of coverage actually matter for your business
- Spot red flags in policy exclusions — especially around nation-state attacks
- See why small businesses are now prime targets for hackers
- Discover how MFA impacts both your security and your premiums
- Avoid pitfalls when working with new or unproven cyber insurers
- Learn how to match your coverage to your specific risk profile
- Get clarity on reporting requirements that can make or break a claim
- Stay ahead of emerging trends shaping the cyber insurance industry
- Use the included checklist and audit tools to strengthen your organization’s cyber resilience
This information-packed book is full of real-world advice from one of the top global cybersecurity thought leaders and speakers, who has advised thousands of companies regarding cyber insurance.
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About The Author
Mark Lynd is an accomplished executive with over 23 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity. As the Head of Digital Business at Netsync, a global technology value-added reseller, he is part of the executive leadership team. Mark's achievements include being a finalist for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year - Southwest Region" in 2000, presenting the Doak Walker Award on ESPN's College Football Awards Show, and being ranked the #1 Global Security Thought Leader in 2022 by Thinkers360. Additionally, he was recognized as one of the top global cybersecurity experts and speakers by Onalytica in 2022.
In his role at Netsync, Mark serves as an executive advisor for the company's public and private sector clients worldwide. He has a particular focus on collaborating with the leadership of over 250 K-12 and higher education institutions across the United States regarding their cybersecurity and incident response capabilities.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mark has held various leadership positions, including CEO, CIO, CTO, and CISO, for several global organizations. He has also contributed his expertise to several academic and technology boards, including serving on the board for SMU’s Cox School of Business.
Mark is a sought-after thought leader and speaker, frequently presenting on topics such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, diversity, STEM, and veteran affairs for organizations like Oracle, Dell, IBM Watson, Cisco, HP, SailPoint, AT&T, Intel, and other leading organizations.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa and attended The Wharton School. Mark is also a proud military veteran, having served honorably in the US Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion & 82nd Airborne.