IR, Ransomware, and Business Continuity for Critical Infrastructure
Incident Response Keynote Speaker in Houston
Houston carries incident response stakes most US cities do not. A ransomware event at a Texas Medical Center hospital, a pipeline operator, a port terminal, or a chemical facility is not a balance-sheet event; it is a public-safety event. That reframes how IR planning, tabletop design, and board oversight have to be done. Content on this page is anchored in 150+ tabletop exercises, many of them with Houston-sector organizations.
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Houston carries incident response stakes most US cities do not.
Last updated: April 2026 · Verified by Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO with 25+ years of experience
Keynote Topics
The First 72 Hours in Critical Infrastructure
NIST SP 800-61 adapted for environments where the incident commander is also worried about physical safety. Pulled from real Houston-sector scenarios. Decisions that save companies and mistakes that amplify the crisis.
Best for: Energy conferences, critical infrastructure events, hospital boards
Duration: 45-90 minutes
OT Incident Response and the Pipeline Reality Post-Colonial
The TSA Pipeline Security Directives changed the regulatory floor, but operational readiness still varies widely. What a good OT IR plan looks like in 2026, and what auditors and regulators are increasingly asking to see.
Best for: Pipeline operator forums, ICS security events, energy regulatory conferences
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Live Tabletop Exercise for Houston Leadership
A facilitated exercise with custom injects drawn from real Houston-sector incidents. Energy, health system, port, and chemical-plant scenarios available. Built to create muscle memory in the leadership team, not to check a box.
Best for: Executive offsites, board retreats, CISO/CIO councils
Duration: 90-180 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 Houston Teams Book Mark for IR
150+ tabletop exercises, including OT, hospital, and port-sector scenarios that match Houston's risk profile.
Texas-based, no travel fees. Rapid-response briefings possible when news-driven incidents prompt board conversations.
Framework-anchored. NIST SP 800-61, NIST SP 800-82 for OT, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, TSA pipeline directives.
Public-safety framing. IR content built for environments where downtime has physical consequences.
Regulator- and underwriter-aware. SEC cyber disclosure, state AG expectations, and cyber insurance market realities.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you run a tabletop for a board of directors in Houston?
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Ready to Book Mark?
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