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

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

Keynote Topics

Custom Keynote — Tailored to Your Event

Every keynote is customized after a discovery call to match your audience, industry, and objectives.

Best for: All event types

Duration: 30-120 minutes

Keynote + Tabletop Exercise Combo

Mark's most requested format. A keynote followed by a hands-on tabletop exercise where leadership teams practice what they just learned.

Best for: Corporate offsites, annual security summits

Duration: 4-6 hours (half-day)

Executive Briefing

A focused 30-60 minute briefing for the C-Suite or board on a specific AI or cybersecurity topic.

Best for: Board retreats, executive offsites

Duration: 30-60 minutes

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— Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync

Why Organizations Choose Mark as Their Hire an AI Cybersecurity 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.

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 hire an ai cybersecurity speaker?
Mark brings dual Top 5 ranking and daily intersection experience. Check availability. He is a daily practitioner at Netsync, not a retired executive or career speaker.
What topics does Mark Lynd cover as a hire an ai cybersecurity speaker?
Mark delivers customized keynotes on The only speaker ranked Top 5 in both AI and cybersecurity. Dual expertise. Each presentation is tailored after a discovery call to match your audience, industry, and objectives.
How much does it cost to book a hire an ai cybersecurity 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 lives in Frisco, Texas. He works at Netsync. He leads Executive Advisory and Strategy.

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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