Cybersecurity &
CISO Speaker
Mark Lynd is the #1 ranked global cybersecurity thought leader by Thinkers360 and a 5x CIO/CISO. He has delivered 100+ keynotes at RSA Conference, Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, Oracle CloudWorld, and Dell Technologies World. For CISO summits and security leadership events, he speaks peer-to-peer — from direct executive experience, not analyst frameworks. Fee range: $15,000–$50,000+.
A CISO Speaking to CISOs
Most cybersecurity speakers have never held the CISO title. Mark Lynd has held it — and the CIO title — five times, across global organizations in multiple industries. He knows what it is like to sit in the CISO chair, brief the board, manage a breach, and build a security program with limited budget and unlimited risk.
He is the #1 ranked global cybersecurity thought leader by Thinkers360 and has spoken at RSA Conference, Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, Oracle CloudWorld, and Dell Technologies World. His keynotes for CISO audiences are built on that experience — not on vendor talking points or analyst frameworks.
For CISO summits, security leadership events, and enterprise security conferences, Mark delivers the kind of peer-to-peer insight that only comes from having done the job.
Cybersecurity & CISO Keynote Topics
The CISO in the Boardroom: Communicating Cyber Risk to People Who Don't Speak Security
How to translate technical risk into business language that boards and executives can act on. Mark covers the frameworks, the metrics, and the communication strategies that work — based on his experience as a 5x CIO/CISO.
Best for: CISO summits, board advisory events, risk management conferences
Length: 30–60 minutes
The Future CISO: Leading Security in an AI-Driven World
The CISO role is being redefined by AI — on both the attack and defense sides. Mark explores what the next generation of security leadership looks like, what skills matter, and how CISOs can position their organizations to thrive.
Best for: CISO summits, security leadership events, technology conferences
Length: 45–90 minutes
Building a Security Program That Scales: Lessons from 5 CIO/CISO Roles
What Mark has learned from building and leading security programs across five organizations — what works, what fails, and what every CISO should do differently. Practical, experience-based, and directly applicable.
Best for: CISO summits, security leadership events, enterprise security conferences
Length: 45–60 minutes
Why CISO Events Book Mark Lynd
#1 ranked global cybersecurity thought leader — Thinkers360 2022–2023
5x CIO/CISO — speaks from direct executive experience, not analyst commentary
100+ keynotes at RSA, Gartner, Oracle CloudWorld, Dell Technologies World
Top 5 global AI thought leader — uniquely positioned on AI and cybersecurity intersection
130,000+ newsletter subscribers — one of the most-followed voices in cybersecurity
Customizes every keynote to the audience's industry, maturity level, and strategic priorities
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Mark Lynd cover for CISO audiences?
Mark covers CISO leadership and career strategy, communicating cyber risk to the board, building security programs that align with business objectives, AI and cybersecurity strategy, and the evolving role of the CISO in an AI-driven world. As a 5x CIO/CISO himself, he speaks from direct executive experience.
Why is Mark Lynd a good fit for CISO summits and security leadership events?
Mark Lynd has held the CIO or CISO title five times across global organizations. He is the #1 ranked global cybersecurity thought leader by Thinkers360 and has spoken at RSA Conference, Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, and 100+ other events. He speaks peer-to-peer with CISO audiences, not at them.
Can Mark Lynd customize a keynote for a CISO audience?
Yes. Mark customizes every keynote to the specific audience, industry, and strategic context. For CISO summits, he typically focuses on the intersection of AI and security leadership, board communication, or the future of the CISO role. Discovery call included with every booking inquiry.
What is Mark Lynd's speaking fee for CISO events?
Mark Lynd's speaking fees range from $15,000 to $50,000+ depending on event type, customization, and travel. Contact marklynd.com/contact to check availability and receive a proposal.