Calibrated for OT cybersecurity, IEC 62443, IT-OT convergence, and the industrial threat environment
Book a Cybersecurity Speaker for Manufacturing
Manufacturing audiences expect a cybersecurity keynote speaker who can navigate the specific operational technology environment without translation. IEC 62443 industrial control system standards. NIST SP 800-82 OT security guidance. TSA pipeline security directives for energy-adjacent operators. The IT-OT convergence governance question that has accelerated through 2025 and 2026. The third-party risk environment for industrial supply chains. And the AI-enabled attack patterns now targeting industrial control systems specifically. Mark Lynd brings the operator credibility for manufacturing audiences. 5x CIO/CISO with direct manufacturing and industrial advisory experience. Currently Head of Executive Advisory and Strategy at Netsync, advising manufacturing CIOs, CISOs, and plant leadership on AI and cybersecurity. Thinkers360 Top 10 global rankings across five disciplines simultaneously including #5 globally in Cybersecurity (and #1 globally in 2023). The content Mark delivers for manufacturing audiences covers what is moving fastest. The IT-OT convergence governance question and how to structure shared incident response across IT and OT environments without creating shared attack surfaces. NERC CIP for power generation and grid-connected operators. IEC 62443 zones-and-conduits architecture for industrial control systems. The third-party risk environment for industrial supply chains, including post-SolarWinds and post-Change Healthcare lessons applied to manufacturing. AI-enabled threats targeting industrial environments including agentic AI in production scheduling systems, prompt injection against operational AI, and deepfake voice fraud against plant authorization. The audience for manufacturing events typically includes some combination of CIOs, CISOs, OT security leaders, plant managers, COOs, CFOs, audit committee chairs, and board directors. Mark's keynote content is calibrated to whichever audience configuration the event organizer is bringing to the room. The plant leadership audience hears the operational continuity frame; the executive audience hears the governance and disclosure frame; the board hears the SEC disclosure and cyber insurance frame. Manufacturing subsectors Mark advises and speaks to include discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemicals, metals and mining, pulp and paper, and the broader industrial supply chain ecosystem. Reach out through the contact form with event date, audience composition, manufacturing subsector, and any specific topics you want emphasized.
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Mark Lynd is a cybersecurity keynote speaker calibrated for manufacturing audiences. Content is fluent in IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, IT-OT convergence governance, and the industrial threat environment of 2026.
Last updated: April 2026 · Verified by Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO with 25+ years of experience
Keynote Topics
IT-OT Convergence and the New Industrial Threat Environment
How to structure cybersecurity governance across IT and OT without creating shared attack surfaces. Zones-and-conduits architecture from IEC 62443. The threat picture for industrial operators in 2026 and the specific controls carriers and regulators are weighting.
Best for: Manufacturing CISO summits, plant leadership briefings, industrial cybersecurity conferences
Duration: 45-90 minutes
AI in Industrial Environments: Governance and Security
The Enterprise AI Trust Score and the Agentic AI Security Framework applied to industrial environments. AI in production scheduling, predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization. The governance gaps and the controls regulators are starting to expect.
Best for: Manufacturing CIO/CISO events, executive offsites, digital transformation conferences
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Ransomware Response for Manufacturing
The 72-Hour IR Executive Playbook adapted for manufacturing. Production continuity decisions, supply chain notification, customer notification, and the regulatory clock specific to industrial operators in the public sector supply chain.
Best for: Manufacturing CISO summits, plant continuity events, board cybersecurity briefings
Duration: 45-90 minutes
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 CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync
Why Organizations Choose Mark for Book a Cybersecurity Speaker for Manufacturing
Manufacturing advisory experience across the sector. Discrete and process manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, chemicals, food and beverage. Operating fluency, not just academic awareness.
IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NERC CIP fluency. The specific OT cybersecurity standards manufacturers operate under. Content does not require translation.
IT-OT convergence governance. The question that has accelerated through 2025 and 2026. Mark covers how to structure shared incident response across both environments without creating shared attack surfaces.
5x CIO/CISO operating credibility. Manufacturing CIOs and CISOs hire someone who has held the seat in industrial environments.
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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
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
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
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.
- Submit an inquiry. Fill out the contact form with your event date, audience, and objectives. Response within 48 hours.
- 15-minute discovery call. Discuss your event in detail, including audience makeup, key messages, and desired outcomes.
- Proposal & contract. Receive a tailored proposal with format options (keynote, workshop, panel), fee, and travel terms.
- Customization. Mark customizes content to your audience, industry examples, and desired takeaways.
- Expert delivery. Mark brings 25+ years of real-world executive experience to every stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Book Mark?
Mark customizes every keynote to the audience, industry, and event objectives. Contact the booking team to check availability.
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