Manufacturing & OT Cybersecurity Speaking
Manufacturing Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker
When a manufacturer gets hit, the breach isn't the data — it's the production line going dark. Mark Lynd advises manufacturing C-Suites on OT/IT convergence, ransomware that crosses from email into the plant floor, and the supplier-tier risk decisions that determine whether a single vendor compromise becomes a multi-week shutdown. As a 5x CIO/CISO and Head of Executive Advisory at Netsync, Mark briefs operations leaders, plant managers, and boards on what actually keeps lines running.
Quick Answer
When a manufacturer gets hit, the breach isn't the data — it's the production line going dark.
Last updated: April 2026 · Verified by Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO with 25+ years of experience
Keynote Topics
When Ransomware Stops the Line: Manufacturing Incident Response
How modern ransomware reaches OT, what a real plant-floor IR looks like, and the decisions executives make in the first 72 hours when production is offline. Lessons from Colonial Pipeline, JBS, and 150+ tabletops.
Best for: Manufacturing executive teams, plant leadership, MFG-ISAC, NAM events
Duration: 45-90 minutes
OT/IT Convergence: Securing the Plant Floor Without Stopping It
Practical OT cybersecurity — segmentation, monitoring, vendor remote access, patching realities, and the governance model that lets IT and OT teams work together instead of around each other.
Best for: CISO/CIO summits with manufacturing focus, ARC events, ICS audiences
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Supply Chain Cybersecurity for Manufacturing
Tier-2 suppliers, embedded firmware, third-party remote access, and the CMMC reality for defense-adjacent manufacturers. How to build supplier risk into procurement instead of bolting it on later.
Best for: Procurement summits, defense industrial base events, NDIA
Duration: 30-60 minutes
In manufacturing, the breach isn't the data. It's the line going dark while you decide whether to pay.
— Mark Lynd, 5x CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync
Why Manufacturers Choose Mark as Their Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker
5x CIO/CISO. Operational experience including manufacturing and industrial environments.
Top 5 Global Thought Leader. Ranked by Thinkers360 in both AI and cybersecurity.
150+ tabletop exercises. Including OT and plant-floor ransomware scenarios.
Daily practitioner. In manufacturing C-Suite rooms every week through Netsync.
Critical infrastructure expertise. Specifically covers manufacturing as a critical infrastructure sector.
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
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
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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