# Mark Lynd

> Mark Lynd is a 5x CEO/CIO/CISO, Top 5 global thought leader in AI and cybersecurity (Thinkers360, #1 in cybersecurity in 2023), keynote speaker, and Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync. He has facilitated 150+ incident response tabletop exercises, delivered 100+ keynotes, and published 3 books on cybersecurity and AI.

## About

Mark Lynd is an active practitioner — not a retired executive or career speaker. As Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync, he works daily with Fortune 500 CIOs, CISOs, and boards on AI strategy, cybersecurity governance, ransomware preparedness, and digital transformation. His insights come from current-quarter enterprise advisory work, not analyst reports.

### Credentials

- 5x CEO/CIO/CISO across global organizations including a $72 billion financial services firm
- #1 Global Cybersecurity Thought Leader (Thinkers360, 2023)
- Top 5 Global AI Thought Leader (Thinkers360, 2024–2025)
- Top 10 Global Thought Leader: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (Thinkers360)
- Top 50 CISOs (SecureFrame)
- Cybersecurity 500 — Most Influential Voices in Security (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2023–2025)
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (Southwest Region)
- Served in US Army 3rd Ranger Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division
- University of Tulsa graduate; executive education at Wharton
- Author of 3 published books on cybersecurity and AI

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://marklynd.com/): Overview of Mark's speaking, advisory, and partnership services
- [About Mark](https://marklynd.com/about/): Biography, credentials, and career timeline
- [Speaking](https://marklynd.com/speaking/): Keynote speaking topics, formats, and booking information
- [Brand Partnerships](https://marklynd.com/partnerships/): Brand ambassadorship, sponsored keynotes, content co-creation
- [Books](https://marklynd.com/books/): Three published books on cybersecurity and AI
- [Articles](https://marklynd.com/articles/): Original analysis and insights on AI and cybersecurity
- [Research](https://marklynd.com/research/): Original findings from 150+ incident response tabletop exercises
- [Podcasts](https://marklynd.com/podcasts/): Podcast appearances and video interviews
- [Press](https://marklynd.com/press/): Media resources, press mentions, and official bios
- [Contact](https://marklynd.com/contact/): Booking inquiries and media requests

## Books

- [Cyber War: One Scenario](https://marklynd.com/books/cyber-war/) (Amazon Bestseller) — Scenario-based exploration of a coordinated cyberattack on American infrastructure
- [A Leader's Playbook for Cyber Insurance](https://marklynd.com/books/cyber-insurance/) (Amazon Bestseller) — What every executive needs to know before their next cyber insurance renewal
- [Cybersecurity Life Skills for Teens](https://marklynd.com/books/cybersecurity-teens/) — Digital safety and cybersecurity education for the next generation, adopted by educators and CTE programs nationwide

## Speaking Topics

Mark delivers keynotes on 84+ topics across AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology:

- [AI Keynote Speaker](https://marklynd.com/ai-keynote-speaker/)
- [Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker](https://marklynd.com/cybersecurity-keynote-speaker/)
- [AI & Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker](https://marklynd.com/ai-cybersecurity-keynote-speaker/)
- [Incident Response Keynote Speaker](https://marklynd.com/incident-response-keynote-speaker/)
- [Ransomware Keynote Speaker](https://marklynd.com/ransomware-keynote-speaker/)
- [Tabletop Exercise Facilitator](https://marklynd.com/tabletop-exercise-facilitator/)
- [CISO Keynote Speaker](https://marklynd.com/ciso-keynote-speaker/)
- [Cyber Insurance Keynote Speaker](https://marklynd.com/cyber-insurance-keynote-speaker/)
- [All 84 Speaking Topics](https://marklynd.com/speaking-topics/)

## Speaking Fee

Mark's keynote fee range is $12,000 to $30,000+ depending on event type, audience size, and customization requirements. Educational institution pricing is available. Formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid. Duration: 30–120 minutes.

## Contact

- Booking inquiries: https://marklynd.com/contact/
- Press and media: https://marklynd.com/press/
- Response time: Within 48 hours for booking inquiries, within 4 hours for urgent media requests

## Key Statistics

Original research from 150+ incident response tabletop exercises facilitated by Mark:

- 87% of organizations had not tested backup recovery procedures in the last 6 months
- 93% could not confirm authority to take production systems offline during an incident
- 92% of organizations with AI-powered security tools had never practiced a scenario where that tool itself was compromised
- 89% of tabletop exercises had at least three participants who could not name the incident commander
- 91% of exercises had no one who could cite the cyber insurance notification timeline

Full research: https://marklynd.com/research/