Director-level oversight of the cyber insurance program
The Cyber Insurance Book for Boards of Directors
Board oversight of cyber insurance used to mean a single slide at the end of the risk report. That era is gone. Directors are now personally accountable for understanding coverage adequacy, retention levels, and claim readiness. A Leader's Playbook to Cyber Insurance (Second Edition) gives boards a director-level oversight framework. Author Mark Lynd advises boards through Netsync and has briefed directors at dozens of organizations. Paperback and eBook on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo. Get the Book →
Quick Answer
The cyber insurance book for boards of directors is Mark Lynd's 'A Leader's Playbook to Cyber Insurance' (Second Edition). It gives directors the oversight framework, questions, and audit committee checklist for reviewing the cyber insurance program.
Last updated: April 2026 · Verified by Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO with 25+ years of experience
Keynote Topics
Board-Level Cyber Insurance Oversight
The specific oversight duties directors now carry: coverage adequacy, retention appropriateness, claim readiness, and control attestation credibility. The chapter is written as a director briefing, not a management report.
Best for: Board directors, audit committees, general counsel
Duration: Director briefing chapter
Questions Directors Should Ask
A structured list of questions for management: limit, sub-limit, retention, ransomware coverage, war and infrastructure exclusions, AI-related underwriting responses, control attestation posture, and incident-response insurance alignment. Ready to lift into a board agenda.
Best for: Audit committee chairs, lead directors
Duration: Director question set
Audit Committee Review Checklist
A repeatable checklist the audit committee can work through each year: policy summary, renewal timeline, control attestation status, tabletop exercise results, and claim readiness posture. Designed to institutionalize oversight.
Best for: Audit committees running an annual cyber insurance review
Duration: Checklist chapter
Directors are no longer spectators on cyber insurance. They are accountable. This book is the oversight manual they've been missing.
— Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync
Why Boards Are Ordering This Cyber Insurance Book
Director-level framing. Written for oversight, not management execution.
Second Edition. Updated for current regulator expectations and disclosure regimes.
Bulk orders common. Frequently purchased in sets for every director on the board.
Author briefs boards regularly. Mark Lynd is Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync and has advised dozens of boards.
Audit committee checklist included. Ready-to-use oversight artifact.
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
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.
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Mark customizes every keynote to the audience, industry, and event objectives. Contact the booking team to check availability.
Fee range: $12,000 – $30,000+
Formats: In-person, virtual, hybrid
Duration: 30–120 minutes depending on format