Advisory for CEOs, Boards, and Audit Committees

C-Suite Cybersecurity Advisor

As Head of Executive Advisory at Netsync, the work is advisory in the real sense: quarterly CEO briefings, audit committee prep sessions, board risk reviews, and the occasional 10pm call when a client's CISO needs a second set of eyes on an active incident. This page is about that kind of engagement, not a keynote.

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Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO and Top 5 global AI thought leader, delivering a cybersecurity and AI keynote to an international audience
Mark Lynd delivering a keynote at an international cybersecurity and AI leadership event.

Live on stage · International keynote

5x CIO/CISO Top 5 AI Globally (Thinkers360) Top 5 Cybersecurity (Thinkers360, #1 in 2023) 100+ Keynotes $10K-$30K
5x
CEO/CIO/CISO
Top 5
AI Globally (Thinkers360)
150+
Tabletop Exercises
100+
Keynotes Delivered

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As Head of Executive Advisory at Netsync, the work is advisory in the real sense: quarterly CEO briefings, audit committee prep sessions, board risk reviews, and the occasional 10pm call when a client's CISO needs a second set of eyes on an active incident.

Last updated: April 2026 · Verified by Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO with 25+ years of experience

Keynote Topics

Board-Level Cyber Risk Communication

Translating technical exposure into the language directors actually need: concentration risk, material weakness, insurable loss, regulatory trigger. Includes the structure of a quarterly cyber report that a director will actually read.

Best for: Board chairs, lead directors, corporate secretaries

Duration: Ongoing advisory

CEO Briefings and Quarterly Reviews

A structured cadence with the chief executive: what changed in the threat environment, what changed in the program, where the next investment needs to land, and what to expect in the next quarter's board meeting. Calibrated to the CEO's preferred depth.

Best for: Chief executives, chief operating officers

Duration: Quarterly or on-demand

Audit Committee Cybersecurity Readiness

Prep sessions before SEC filings, readiness reviews against the new disclosure regime, and the specific six questions the audit committee should be asking management each quarter. Includes a dry-run for material incident determination.

Best for: Audit committee members, general counsel, CFOs

Duration: Quarterly or per filing cycle

I don't give speeches. I share what I've learned running security programs, building AI systems, and advising boards — so your audience leaves with something real.

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

Why CEOs and Boards Choose This Advisory

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Active Netsync role. Advisory is grounded in current client work, not legacy consulting practice.

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Director- and CEO-fluent. Comfortable in the room with people who have no patience for technical drift.

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SEC cyber disclosure literacy. 8-K materiality, 10-K governance, and the proxy disclosure implications.

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Operator credibility. Advising as someone who has sat in the CISO chair during actual incidents, not just studied them.

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Discretion. No client names, no war stories recycled at events. What happens in the boardroom stays there.

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

Is this a full-time advisory relationship or project-based?
Both formats exist. Some clients engage on a standing quarterly cadence tied to the board meeting cycle. Others engage for a specific project: pre-IPO readiness, post-incident board recovery, a new CEO's first cyber review. Scope is set during discovery.
How does this differ from a CISO-as-a-service engagement?
CISO-as-a-service runs the security program. This advisory runs alongside an existing CISO and serves the CEO, board, or audit committee. It focuses on governance, oversight, and executive communication rather than day-to-day program operations.
Can you brief the board directly or only the CEO?
Both, and often both in the same quarter. Many engagements include direct board briefings at scheduled meetings, with separate prep sessions for the CEO and committee chairs.
What happens if a client has an active incident during the advisory?
Advisory engagements include a defined response posture for that scenario: immediate availability, coordination with the CISO and outside counsel, and support through the board and CEO communications during the event. This is handled under privilege where appropriate.

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 CIO/CISO. He has 25 years of 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?

Thinkers360 ranks Mark #1 in cybersecurity. He won this in 2023. He is Top 5 in AI. He is Top 5 in cybersecurity. He is Top 10 in digital transformation. He is Top 10 in cloud computing.

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 The Cyber Insurance Handbook. 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 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.

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