Dallas-Based Keynote Speaker on AI, Cybersecurity, and Board-Level Risk

Keynote Speaker in Dallas

Legacy West, The Star, Las Colinas, and downtown Dallas host some of the busiest corporate event calendars in the country. Booking a Frisco-based keynote speaker whose day job is advising enterprise C-Suites on AI and cybersecurity at Netsync means no travel fees, shorter booking cycles, and content built for the specific mix of industries that actually sit in DFW audiences.

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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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Legacy West, The Star, Las Colinas, and downtown Dallas host some of the busiest corporate event calendars in the country.

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

Keynote Topics

AI and the Financial Services Imperative

Built for Dallas's dense financial services footprint: JPMorgan Chase's Plano campus, Capital One, Bank of America, and the wealth management firms lining the Tollway. What generative AI and agents are doing to the operating model, and the governance that keeps regulators comfortable.

Best for: Financial services events, bank boards, wealth management conferences

Duration: 45-75 minutes

Cybersecurity for the DFW Board Room

Board-level framing of ransomware, AI-enabled attacks, and SEC cyber disclosure. Translated from technical risk into the language DFW directors use at audit and risk committee meetings.

Best for: Board retreats, director education, corporate governance events

Duration: 30-60 minutes

Executive Briefing: AI and Cyber, Where They Collide

The intersection no one quite owns yet. AI-driven attacks, AI governance for security tools, and the board questions this blurring is going to force. Anchored in NIST AI RMF, NIST CSF 2.0, and current advisory work.

Best for: C-Suite offsites, executive gatherings, CISO/CIO councils

Duration: 45-60 minutes

DFW is my home turf. I can be on stage by noon for an 8 AM call.

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

Why DFW Events Book Mark Lynd

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Local speaker, no travel fees. Same-day and short-notice availability across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Fort Worth, and Las Colinas.

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Daily practitioner. Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync, not a retired executive.

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Top 5 global thought leader. Thinkers360 ranked in both AI and cybersecurity; #1 cyber in 2023.

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100+ keynotes, 3 published books, 150+ tabletops. National stages, Dallas availability.

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DFW industry fluency. Financial services, healthcare, insurance, telecom, aerospace, retail HQ context in the room.

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 topics do you cover?
AI strategy, generative AI, AI agents, cybersecurity, ransomware, incident response, and board-level risk governance. Each keynote is customized after a discovery call to match the audience and objectives.
What does 'no DFW travel fees' cover?
Events inside Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant counties are delivered without travel line items. Waco, Tyler, College Station, and similar distances carry a modest regional fee.
Do you speak at SLED and higher education events?
Yes, frequently. Sessions for Dallas ISD, Plano ISD, Frisco ISD, Richardson ISD, and SMU, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, and TCU audiences. TX-RAMP and Texas DIR context is built in.
What does a DFW engagement cost?
Fees range from $12,000 to $30,000+ depending on format, audience, and customization. No travel line items for DFW venues. Discovery call first, then a tailored proposal.

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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