Operational Technology Speaking.

Operational Technology Keynote Speaker

Operational Technology runs the country. When OT fails, the lights, water, fuel, and freight do not work. Mark Lynd is a 5x CIO/CISO and the author of "Cyber War: One Scenario" — a book whose central event is a coordinated cyberattack on US OT environments. He delivers operational-technology keynotes for utilities, manufacturers, infrastructure operators, federal agencies, and the boards that govern them, drawing on 150+ executive tabletop exercises across these very environments.

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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 5 AI Globally (Thinkers360) Top 5 Cybersecurity (Thinkers360, #1 in 2023) 100+ Keynotes Tailored quotes for your event
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Operational Technology runs the country.

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

Keynote Topics

Why OT Cyber Risk Is Now a Board Topic

The five conditions in the last 24 months that moved OT from a plant-floor topic to a director-level fiduciary one — and how to brief on it in twenty minutes.

Best for: Boards of directors, audit and risk committees

Duration: 20-30 minutes

From IT Security to Cyber-Physical Security

The mental model shift required when an exploit can stop a turbine, contaminate water, or freeze a port. Why most IT playbooks fail in OT — and what replaces them.

Best for: Cybersecurity conferences with infrastructure tracks

Duration: 45-60 minutes

OT Detection That Respects Safety

Visibility approaches that work in plants where you cannot agent every endpoint, cannot reboot, and cannot pause production. Passive monitoring, network anomaly, and the human-loop.

Best for: OT/ICS practitioner audiences, sector ISACs

Duration: 45 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 Organizations Choose Mark for Operational Technology Keynote Speaker

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Author of "Cyber War: One Scenario." A 72-hour scenario book built around coordinated OT-targeting attacks on US critical infrastructure.

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5x CIO/CISO. Real operational responsibility for IT-OT environments across multiple verticals.

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150+ tabletop exercises facilitated. A meaningful share of them in OT-heavy environments — utilities, manufacturing, oil-and-gas, water, transportation.

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US Army veteran. 3rd Ranger Battalion and 82nd Airborne Division — a national-security lens on industrial control system risk.

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Daily practitioner at Netsync. Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy. Not retired. Not theoretical. Current.

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

Who books Mark for operational technology keynotes?
Energy companies, water utilities, manufacturing groups, transportation authorities, oil-and-gas operators, port authorities, defense industrial-base companies, federal agencies, sector ISACs (E-ISAC, WaterISAC, ONG-ISAC, ST-ISAC), and the boards that govern them.
Can Mark co-deliver with a plant-floor expert?
Yes. Mark frequently shares the stage with OT engineering leadership for combined executive-and-engineering sessions — the executives leave aligned on decisions, the engineers leave aligned on architecture.
How much does it cost to book Mark for this engagement?
Speaking fees vary based on event type, audience size, customization, and travel. Reach out through the contact form for a tailored quote. Educational, nonprofit, and government rates available.
What events has Mark Lynd keynoted?
RSA Conference, Oracle CloudWorld, Dell Technologies World, IBM Think, Cisco Partner Summit, Gartner Security & Risk Summit, and 100+ other events for enterprises, associations, and government organizations.

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 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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