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Mark Lynd

Frontline AI & Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker. 5x CEO/CIO/CISO. Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync — in Fortune 500 boardrooms this week, not recounting a past chapter. Audiences hear what is happening on the frontlines, current quarter.

Frisco, Texas, USA · Available worldwide · In-person, virtual, hybrid

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Recognition (Thinkers360, Cumulative)

  • #1 Global Cybersecurity Thought Leader (2023)
  • Top 10 Globally in 5 Thinkers360 disciplines simultaneously — #3 Data Center, #4 Cloud, #4 Security, #5 Cybersecurity, #7 AI
  • Thinkers360 Elite Expert (AI, Cybersecurity), Master Expert (Cloud, Security), Certified Expert (Data Center, Agentic AI)
  • Top 50 CISOs (SecureFrame)
  • Cybersecurity 500 — Most Influential Voices in Security (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2023–2025)
  • EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (Southwest Region)

Background & Volume

  • 5x CEO/CIO/CISO across global organizations (incl. a $72B financial services firm)
  • 100+ keynotes delivered · audiences 50–5,000+ · international
  • 150+ executive incident-response tabletop exercises facilitated
  • 3 published books on cybersecurity (cyber insurance, cyber war scenario, teens)
  • CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP — ISC2 information-security certifications held continuously for 20+ years
  • US Army veteran (3rd Ranger Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division)
  • University of Tulsa graduate · executive education, Wharton

Most-Requested Keynote Topics

  • · AI Strategy for the C-Suite & Board
  • · AI & Cybersecurity Convergence
  • · AI Governance and AI Risk Management
  • · AI-Enabled Threats and AI-Enabled Defense
  • · The Shadow AI Inventory Problem
  • · Agentic AI in the Enterprise
  • · Cybersecurity for Boards & Executives
  • · Ransomware & Incident Response Readiness
  • · Cyber Insurance for Executives
  • · Operational Technology (OT/ICS) Cybersecurity
  • · Quantum Readiness & Post-Quantum Cryptography
  • · Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Five Frontline Frameworks (Used in Keynotes)

  • · The 72-Hour IR Executive Playbook™ — from the frontlines of 150+ live tabletops
  • · The Cyber Insurance Readiness Score™ — from the frontlines of renewals and claims
  • · The Enterprise AI Trust Score™ — from the frontlines of production AI deployments
  • · The AI Board Briefing Triangle™ — from the frontlines of boardrooms this quarter
  • · The AI Adoption Tipping Point Model™ — from the frontlines of enterprise AI adoption

Recent Venues & Events

  • · RSA Conference
  • · Dell Technologies World
  • · Oracle CloudWorld
  • · Gartner Security & Risk Summit
  • · IBM Think
  • · Cisco Partner Summit
  • · International cybersecurity & AI leadership events (US, Europe incl. Malta)

Format & Logistics

  • · Keynote duration: 30–90 minutes (typical 45–60)
  • · Workshops: half-day or full-day
  • · Board sessions: 30–90 minutes, customized
  • · Tabletop facilitation: 2–4 hours, on-site or virtual
  • · AV: standard speaker setup; remote mic preferred
  • · Customization: every keynote tailored after a discovery call with host
  • · Fee: custom per event; educational and nonprofit pricing available

Selected Testimonials

"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."

Shira Rubinoff · CEO, The Cybersphere Group

"Mark delivers operational insight from the front lines — not theory. Our CISO audience walked away with strategies they could implement immediately."

Jo Peterson · CIO, Clarify360

"I've seen a lot of cybersecurity speakers. Mark is different. He speaks from current practice, not past experience."

Curtis Williamson · President, OPT, Inc.

"Mark had our audience engaged from the first minute to the last. We had planners and CIOs still asking him questions thirty minutes after the session ended."

Darjon Bittner · President, D2 Digital Designs

Booking

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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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