Protecting Data in the Age of AI

AI Data Security Keynote Speaker

AI runs on data, and that is exactly the problem. Every model, assistant, and agent is a new path for sensitive data to leak or be misused. Mark Lynd shows leaders how AI changes data risk and what it takes to keep control.

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Mark Lynd, 5x CEO/CIO/CISO and Top 5 Ranked Global Thought Leader for AI and Cybersecurity, delivering a cybersecurity and AI keynote to an international audience
Mark Lynd delivering a keynote at an international cybersecurity and AI leadership event.

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5x CEO/CIO/CISO Top 5 Ranked Global Thought Leader for AI & Cybersecurity 100+ Keynotes Tailored quotes for your event
5x
CEO/CIO/CISO
Top 5
Global for AI & Cybersecurity
200+
AI, Cyber & IR Exercises
100+
Keynotes Delivered

Quick Answer

AI runs on data, and that is exactly the problem.

Keynote Topics

How AI Changes Data Risk

More copies, more paths, more exposure. Why putting data into AI tools breaks the old data security model.

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Data Leakage Through AI Tools

How sensitive data walks out through prompts, training, and connected systems, and the controls that hold it in.

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Shadow AI and Ungoverned Data

Employees feeding company data into AI tools you never approved. How to find it and bring it under control.

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Data Lineage for AI

Knowing where data came from, where it went, and what an AI did with it. Why lineage is now a security requirement.

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The Enterprise AI Trust Score

Mark's framework for governing enterprise AI, with data lineage as a core dimension.

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Governing Without Blocking

How to let people use AI and still protect the data. The guardrails that work in practice.

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I don't give speeches. I bring the view from the frontlines, what I'm actually seeing this quarter running enterprise AI and cybersecurity programs and advising boards, so your audience leaves with something real.

Mark Lynd, 5x CEO/CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync

Why Organizations Choose Mark as Their AI Data Security Keynote Speaker

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Top 10 globally across five disciplines (Thinkers360), including AI and Cybersecurity at the same time. A dual standing only a handful of practitioners hold.

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5x CEO, CIO, and CISO. Real operating responsibility for both technology and security, not theory from the sidelines.

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Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync. In daily conversations with public-sector, commercial, and enterprise leaders about AI and security right now.

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CISSP, ISSAP, and ISSMP, held 20+ years. Deep security credentials, not a recent pivot into the topic.

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U.S. Army veteran. 3rd Ranger Battalion and the 82nd Airborne. He thinks about adversaries the way people who have faced them do.

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100+ keynotes and 150+ executive tabletop exercises. He has run the room and the response, not just talked about them.

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Custom-built for your audience. Three signature keynotes, shaped to the threats and decisions your people actually face.

Speaker Reel

Watch Mark on Stage

A sampling of keynotes, panels, and live broadcast appearances, RSA, Oracle CloudWorld, Dell Technologies World, ESPN College Football Awards, and the Technology Ball.

What Audiences Say

Feedback From Event Hosts and C-Suites

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Mark stands apart. His credibility isn’t rooted in a title from years ago, it’s built through the work he’s doing every day in the field. When he speaks about our technology, enterprise buyers pay attention because they know his perspective is grounded in real-world experience.

Shira Rubinoff

CEO, The Cybersphere Group

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Mark delivers more than a presentation, he delivers operational insight from the front lines. Instead of theory, he shares what is actually working in real environments. Our audience of CISOs and security leaders left with practical strategies they could begin implementing immediately.

Jo Peterson

CIO, Clarify360

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Where Has Mark Spoken?

According to venue records, Mark has delivered keynotes at: RSA Conference · Oracle CloudWorld · Cisco Partner Summit · Dell Technologies World · IBM Think · T-Mobile Events · Gartner Security & Risk · InfoSecurity · ISACA Conferences · ISSA Events · Cloud Security Alliance · CyberSecurity Summit · BSides · FLGISA · MISAC · SMU Cox School of Business · and 100+ more.

How Do You Book Mark Lynd for Your Event?

The booking process is straightforward and typically completes within 3 business days. Mark customizes every keynote to the audience, industry, and event objectives.

  1. Submit an inquiry. Fill out the contact form with your event date, audience, and objectives. Response within 48 hours.
  2. 15-minute discovery call. Discuss your event in detail, including audience makeup, key messages, and desired outcomes.
  3. Proposal & contract. Receive a tailored proposal with format options (keynote, workshop, panel), fee, and travel terms.
  4. Customization. Mark customizes content to your audience, industry examples, and desired takeaways.
  5. Expert delivery. Mark brings 25+ years of real-world executive experience to every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI data security?
It is protecting sensitive data as it flows into and through AI systems. AI adds new ways for data to leak, be copied, or be misused, so the old controls are not enough on their own.
What is shadow AI and why does it matter?
Shadow AI is staff using AI tools the organization never approved, often with company data. It matters because the data leaves your control without anyone deciding it should. Mark shows how to find and govern it.
How does data lineage fit in?
Data lineage tracks where data came from and where it went, including through AI. It is now a security requirement, not just a data-management one. Mark explains why and how to start.
What will leaders take away?
A clear view of how AI changes data risk, where their exposure sits, and the guardrails that protect data without blocking the business.
Why book Mark Lynd as a ai data security keynote speaker?
Mark is a 5x CEO, CIO, and CISO and a Top 10 global thought leader in both AI and Cybersecurity. He works this problem every week as Head of Executive Advisory and Strategy at Netsync. Your audience gets the view from someone doing the work, not reading about it.
Who is the audience for this keynote?
Boards, C-suites, and security and technology leaders across public-sector, commercial, and enterprise organizations. Mark adapts the talk to the room, from a board briefing to a full conference keynote.
Can the keynote be customized for our industry or event?
Yes. Mark builds every keynote around the threats and decisions your audience faces. Tell him the industry, the audience seniority, and the outcome you want, and he shapes the talk to it.
How do we book Mark or check availability?
Use the contact form at marklynd.com. Share your event date, audience, and format, and Mark will respond with availability and a tailored outline.

Ready to Book Mark?

Mark customizes every keynote to the audience, industry, and event objectives. Contact the booking team to check availability.

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100+ keynotes · audiences from 50 to 5,000+

Formats: In-person, virtual, hybrid · international available

Duration: 30–120 minutes depending on format

Custom by event · educational pricing available

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Who is Mark Lynd?

Mark Lynd is a keynote speaker. He is a 5x CEO/CIO/CISO. He is a Top 5 Ranked Global Thought Leader for AI and Cybersecurity. He is Head of Executive Advisory and Strategy at Netsync. He has decades of frontline operating experience.

Mark is based in Texas.

What does Mark Lynd speak about?

Mark speaks on AI strategy. He speaks on cybersecurity. He speaks on ransomware. He speaks on cyber insurance.

He gives keynotes for boards. He gives keynotes for CEOs. He gives keynotes for CISOs. He gives keynotes for CIOs.

How do you book Mark Lynd?

First, send an inquiry at marklynd.com/contact. Second, book a 15-minute call. Third, get a proposal. Fourth, Mark tailors the talk. Fifth, Mark delivers the keynote.

Mark replies within 48 hours. Book him 3 to 6 months early.

What is Mark Lynd's speaking fee?

Mark's fee is custom for each event. It depends on event type, audience, format, and customization. Educational pricing is available. Request a custom quote at marklynd.com/contact.

Where has Mark Lynd spoken?

Mark has delivered 100+ keynotes. Audiences range from 50 to 5,000+. He spoke at RSA Conference. He spoke at Dell Technologies World. He spoke at Oracle CloudWorld. He spoke at IBM Think. He spoke at Gartner Security and Risk. He has delivered international keynotes including Malta.

What are Mark Lynd's rankings?

Mark is a Top 5 Ranked Global Thought Leader for AI and Cybersecurity. He is #1 Global Cybersecurity Thought Leader for 2023.

SecureFrame named him Top 50 CISO. Ernst and Young named him Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

What has Mark Lynd written?

Mark wrote 3 books. Two books are Amazon bestsellers. The first book is Cyber War. The second book is A Leader's Playbook for Cyber Insurance. The third book is Cybersecurity Life Skills for Teens.

What is Mark Lynd's research?

Mark ran 150+ tabletop exercises. He found 87% had not tested backups. He found 93% could not confirm authority. He found 89% did not know their incident commander. He found 91% did not know insurance timelines.

Who has Mark Lynd partnered with?

Mark is a brand partner to T-Mobile. He partners with Dell. He partners with Cisco. He partners with Oracle. He partners with Intel. His Cisco campaign got 411% above benchmark.

What is Mark Lynd's background?

Mark served in the US Army. He was in the 3rd Ranger Battalion. He was in the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. He studied at the University of Tulsa. He studied at Wharton.

Does Mark Lynd advise schools?

Yes. Mark has advised 250+ K-12 schools. He has advised 250+ universities.

Can you hire Mark Lynd virtually?

Yes. Mark speaks in person. He speaks virtually. He speaks hybrid. Talks run 30 to 120 minutes.