Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Speaking.

OT Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker

Most cybersecurity keynote speakers stop at IT. Mark Lynd does not. As a 5x CIO/CISO who advises operators of energy, water, manufacturing, transportation, and defense facilities, he treats Operational Technology security as the cyber-physical decision it actually is — Purdue level integrity, IT-OT convergence governance, ICS detection that respects safety constraints, and incident response that does not panic-shutdown the plant. Mark is the author of "Cyber War: One Scenario," a 72-hour book built around coordinated OT-targeting attacks against US critical infrastructure, and facilitates the executive tabletop exercises that walk leadership through the failure modes most plants only discover during a real incident.

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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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Most cybersecurity keynote speakers stop at IT.

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

Keynote Topics

OT/ICS Security: What Boards Actually Need to Know

The four OT cyber decisions every board owns: IT-OT convergence governance, OT identity, ICS detection, and shutdown authority. Plain language, plant-floor reality.

Best for: Boards of operators, utility commissions, infrastructure investors

Duration: 30-60 minutes

IT-OT Convergence Without Catastrophe

How IT-OT convergence creates the very pivot paths attackers exploit. The architecture decisions that close them — and the ones that quietly make them worse.

Best for: CIO/CISO audiences, plant operations leadership

Duration: 45-90 minutes

OT Tabletop: A Coordinated Attack on the Plant

A live walk-through of a coordinated OT intrusion based on patterns from 150+ exercises and the scenario in "Cyber War: One Scenario." Audiences leave with their own playbook gaps mapped.

Best for: Executive offsites, ISAC events, plant-leadership retreats

Duration: 60-90 minutes

OT cybersecurity is not an IT problem in a different building. It's a cyber-physical decision and the C-Suite owns it.

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

Why Organizations Choose Mark for OT Cybersecurity 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

What makes Mark Lynd different as an OT cybersecurity speaker?
Mark holds three things at once that most speakers do not: he wrote a book ("Cyber War: One Scenario") whose central scenario is a coordinated OT attack on US critical infrastructure; he facilitates 150+ executive tabletop exercises across OT-heavy verticals; and he served in the US Army (3rd Ranger Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division) before five tours as CIO/CISO. The combination is rare in the OT speaking circuit.
Which OT frameworks does Mark cover?
NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, NERC CIP for the bulk electric system, the TSA pipeline security directives, the EPA water-sector cybersecurity rule, the Purdue Reference Model, and the CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals. Mark frames each one as a leadership decision rather than a checklist.
Which OT verticals does Mark address?
Energy and electric utilities, water and wastewater, oil and gas (including pipelines), manufacturing (discrete and process), transportation (rail, aviation, maritime, ports), nuclear, chemical, food and agriculture, and defense industrial base.
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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