Cyber War: One Scenario by Mark Lynd
A Cyberattack Book Built on Real Adversary Behavior
Plenty of books explain what a cyberattack is. Very few show you what one actually unfolds like when four sectors fail at once and no one has slept in 30 hours. Cyber War: One Scenario, written by 5x CIO/CISO Mark Lynd, is the cyberattack book that chooses the harder path — walking readers through initial access, lateral movement, destructive payload, and crisis communications in the same narrative. Available in paperback and eBook on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo. Get the Book →
Quick Answer
The cyberattack book drawing the most attention from executives in 2026 is Cyber War: One Scenario by Mark Lynd. It depicts a coordinated cyberattack on U.S. infrastructure using documented techniques from nation-state groups, 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
Keynote Topics
The Anatomy of a Multi-Sector Cyberattack
Instead of treating a cyberattack as one event, the book traces the mechanics — spearphishing of a substation operator, living-off-the-land persistence, OT pivot, and destructive wiper — with the same rigor a MITRE ATT&CK briefing would apply, but readable to a non-technical executive.
Best for: Boards, leadership, and non-technical readers who still need accuracy
Duration: Narrative with technical sidebars
Cyberattack Techniques Drawn From Real Incidents
Every technique is traceable: NotPetya-style destructive malware, Colonial Pipeline-style operational shutdown, SolarWinds-style supply chain compromise, and Volt Typhoon-style infrastructure pre-positioning. The attackers in the book don't invent capabilities — they use what is already in the wild.
Best for: Security practitioners who want accuracy
Duration: Appendix of real-incident analogues
Where to Buy
Cyber War: One Scenario is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo in paperback and eBook. Bulk orders available for leadership offsites and incident response workshops.
Best for: Readers, boards, and IR teams
Duration: All major retailers
A cyberattack isn't one event. It's thirty decisions made badly in a row. This book walks through each one.
— Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync
Why This Cyberattack Book Stands Out
Technical accuracy without jargon. Every attack step is real, but written for a CEO reader.
Full lifecycle. Initial access through recovery, not just the breach moment.
Real-world adversaries. Tradecraft drawn from Sandworm, Volt Typhoon, APT41, and others.
Author advises the targets. Mark Lynd counsels the C-Suites the scenario models.
Used in tabletop prep. Security teams read it before running major exercises.
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