Cybersecurity CISO Speaking

Cybersecurity CISO Speaker

Most cybersecurity speakers talk to CISOs from the outside. Mark Lynd is a CISO. Five times over. He has owned the budget, signed off on the controls, briefed the board, and lived through the breach calls. When he steps on stage at a CISO summit, he is a peer — not an analyst, not a vendor, not a former government official. That changes the room.

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5x CIO/CISO Top 5 AI Globally (Thinkers360) Top 5 Cybersecurity (Thinkers360, #1 in 2023) 100+ Keynotes $12K-$30K+
5x
CEO/CIO/CISO
Top 5
AI Globally (Thinkers360)
150+
Tabletop Exercises
100+
Keynotes Delivered

Quick Answer

Most cybersecurity speakers talk to CISOs from the outside.

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

Keynote Topics

Cybersecurity for the Board

Translates cybersecurity risk into board-level business language. The three questions every director should ask their security team.

Best for: Board retreats, executive offsites, governance events

Duration: 30-60 minutes

Ransomware and Incident Response

The first 72 hours based on 150+ tabletop exercises. Decisions that save organizations and mistakes that sink them.

Best for: Security conferences, insurance events

Duration: 45-90 minutes

AI Threats and the New Attacker Playbook

AI-enabled attacks happening right now. Deepfakes, automated phishing, and the defensive gaps most organizations haven't addressed.

Best for: CISO summits, government forums

Duration: 45-90 minutes

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 Organizations Choose Mark as Their Cybersecurity CISO Speaker

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5x CIO/CISO. Real operational experience across multiple organizations and industries.

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Top 5 Global Thought Leader. Ranked by Thinkers360 in both AI and cybersecurity.

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100+ keynotes delivered. RSA, Oracle, Dell, IBM, Cisco, Gartner, and dozens more.

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Daily practitioner. Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync. Not retired. Current.

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150+ tabletop exercises. The most comprehensive IR exercise experience from a single practitioner.

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

What makes Mark Lynd different as a cybersecurity ciso speaker?
Mark speaks at CISO summits as a peer who has held the title five times. He is a daily practitioner at Netsync, not a retired executive or career speaker.
What topics does Mark Lynd cover as a cybersecurity ciso speaker?
Mark delivers customized keynotes on 5x CISO. Peer-level keynotes for security leadership events. Each presentation is tailored after a discovery call to match your audience, industry, and objectives.
How much does it cost to book a cybersecurity ciso speaker?
Professional keynote speakers typically range from $10,000 to $75,000+ per engagement. Mark Lynd's fees range from $12,000 to $30,000+ depending on event type, customization, and travel.
What events has Mark Lynd keynoted?
RSA Conference, Oracle CloudWorld, Dell Technologies World, IBM Think, Cisco Partner Summit, Gartner Security & Risk Summit, and 100+ other events for enterprises, associations, and government organizations.

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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Fee range: $12,000 – $30,000+

Formats: In-person, virtual, hybrid

Duration: 30–120 minutes depending on format

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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 $12,000 to $30,000 or more. Educational pricing is lower.

Where has Mark Lynd spoken?

Mark has given 100 keynotes. 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.

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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