The cyber war book business leaders are actually reading
Cyber War: One Scenario
If you search for a cyber war book, you usually find either Tom Clancy-style thrillers or dense academic doctrine. Cyber War: One Scenario by Mark Lynd sits deliberately between them. It walks hour by hour through a coordinated cyberattack on American infrastructure, drawing on real threat actor behavior observed by a 5x CIO/CISO who advises the C-Suites being modeled. Available in paperback and eBook on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo. Get the Book →
Quick Answer
Cyber War: One Scenario by Mark Lynd is the cyber war book business leaders and policy makers are reading in 2026. Grounded in real threat intelligence from a 5x CIO/CISO, it is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo.
Last updated: April 2026 · Verified by Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO with 25+ years of experience
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Why a Scenario, Not a Textbook
Doctrine pieces tell you what could happen. A scenario shows you what it feels like when a pipeline operator, a regional bank, a water utility, and a hospital system are all compromised in the same 48 hours. The reader is put inside the decisions leaders actually face — in the dark, on incomplete information, with the press calling.
Best for: Executives, policy makers, tabletop exercise designers
Duration: Paperback and eBook
Grounded in Real Threat Intelligence
The scenario draws on documented tactics from nation-state groups such as Volt Typhoon, Sandworm, and APT groups tied to Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. No fantasy malware, no Hollywood keyboard montages — every attack path in the book has a real-world precedent the author has seen in client engagements and tabletop exercises.
Best for: Readers who want credibility, not techno-thriller hand-waving
Duration: Reference bibliography included
Where to Buy
Cyber War: One Scenario is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo in paperback and eBook. Bulk copies are frequently ordered for board offsites and executive retreats. See all retailers →
Best for: Individual readers, boards, and leadership offsites
Duration: All major retailers
I didn't write a techno-thriller. I wrote the tabletop exercise America hasn't run yet.
— Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync
Why Executives Are Reading This Cyber War Book
Scenario-driven. You live the decisions a CEO, CISO, and governor actually make during a coordinated attack.
Based on real threat intel. Volt Typhoon, Sandworm, and documented APT tradecraft shape every chapter.
Author is a daily practitioner. Mark Lynd runs Executive Advisory at Netsync, not a retired pundit.
Amazon bestseller. Ranked in cyber warfare and national security categories.
Reads in one sitting. Designed for a long flight, not a semester.
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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.
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Fee range: $12,000 – $30,000+
Formats: In-person, virtual, hybrid
Duration: 30–120 minutes depending on format