LLM & Generative AI Security Speaking

LLM Security Keynote Speaker

Your LLM is now an attack surface. Mark Lynd briefs C-Suites on the security realities of large language models in production — prompt injection, RAG context poisoning, agent abuse, jailbreaks, and the governance gap between security teams and the AI leaders shipping faster than controls. As a 5x CIO/CISO and Head of Executive Advisory at Netsync, Mark advises enterprise leadership on what actually works to defend LLM-powered systems before they ship and after they break.

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Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO and Top 5 global AI thought leader, delivering a cybersecurity and AI keynote to an international audience
Mark Lynd delivering a keynote at an international cybersecurity and AI leadership event.

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5x CIO/CISO Top 10 globally in 5 Thinkers360 fields (AI #7, Cyber #5, Cloud #4, Security #4, Data Center #3) #1 globally in Cybersecurity (Thinkers360, 2023) 100+ Keynotes Tailored quotes for your event
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CEO/CIO/CISO
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AI Globally (Thinkers360)
150+
Tabletop Exercises
100+
Keynotes Delivered

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Your LLM is now an attack surface.

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

Keynote Topics

Prompt Injection, Jailbreaks, and the New Attack Surface

How attackers actually break LLMs in 2026 — indirect prompt injection through documents, emails, and shared data; jailbreak chains; tool-use abuse; and the OWASP LLM Top 10 in real systems.

Best for: Security leadership, AI engineering teams, RSA, Black Hat audiences

Duration: 45-90 minutes

Securing RAG and Agentic AI in the Enterprise

RAG context poisoning, vector store integrity, agent action authorization, and the architectural patterns that contain blast radius when an LLM agent does something it shouldn't.

Best for: Engineering and security leadership, AI platform teams

Duration: 45-90 minutes

AI Governance That Doesn't Slow the Business

How to build LLM governance that engineering teams actually use — model approval, data lineage, red-team gates, and the controls every CISO needs to satisfy the board.

Best for: AI risk councils, GRC summits, board-level AI briefings

Duration: 30-60 minutes

I don't give speeches. I bring the view from the frontlines — what I'm actually seeing this quarter running enterprise AI and cybersecurity programs 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 LLM Security Keynote Speaker

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5x CIO/CISO. Operational experience defending real production AI systems.

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Top 5 Global Thought Leader. Ranked by Thinkers360 in BOTH AI and cybersecurity — the rare combination this topic requires.

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Daily practitioner. In enterprise AI deployment rooms every week through Netsync.

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Hands-on with the threats. Covers prompt injection, RAG poisoning, agent abuse — not abstract risk theory.

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

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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

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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 an LLM security speaker?
Mark sits at the rare intersection of CISO and AI practitioner — 5x CIO/CISO ranked Top 5 globally in both AI and cybersecurity. He briefs C-Suites on real LLM attack patterns and defensive controls in production environments, not academic risk frameworks.
What specific topics does Mark cover?
Prompt injection (direct and indirect), jailbreaks, RAG context poisoning, vector store integrity, agent action authorization, OWASP LLM Top 10, AI red-teaming, and the governance gap between AI engineering and security.
What audiences has Mark addressed on AI security?
RSA Conference, Oracle CloudWorld, Dell Technologies World, IBM Think, Cisco Partner Summit, Gartner Security & Risk Summit, and 100+ other enterprise events covering AI cybersecurity topics.
How much does it cost to book Mark as an LLM security speaker?
Mark Lynd's keynote fees range from a tailored quote based on event scope depending on event type, customization, audience size, and travel. Custom AI red-team and tabletop sessions are quoted separately.

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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100+ keynotes · audiences from 50 to 5,000+

Formats: In-person, virtual, hybrid · international available

Duration: 30–120 minutes depending on format

Custom by event · educational pricing available

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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 custom for each event. It depends on event type, audience, format, and customization. Educational pricing is available. Request a custom quote at marklynd.com/contact.

Where has Mark Lynd spoken?

Mark has delivered 100+ keynotes. Audiences range from 50 to 5,000+. 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. He has delivered international keynotes including Malta.

What are Mark Lynd's rankings?

Thinkers360 ranks Mark #1 in cybersecurity. He won this in 2023. He is Top 10 globally in 5 disciplines. He is #5 in cybersecurity. He is #7 in artificial intelligence. He is #4 in cloud. He is #4 in security. He is #3 in data center.

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 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment of 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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