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Mark Lynd is a keynote speaker covering AI strategy, cybersecurity, incident response, AI governance, ransomware, zero trust, supply chain security, operational technology (OT/ICS) cybersecurity, quantum and post-quantum cryptography, and critical infrastructure cybersecurity. He is ranked Top 10 globally by Thinkers360 in five disciplines — #5 Cybersecurity, #7 AI, #4 Cloud, #4 Security, #3 Data Center (#1 globally in Cybersecurity in 2023) — and is the author of "Cyber War: One Scenario."

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Cybersecurity Speaking

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AI & Cybersecurity

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Operational Technology (OT/ICS)

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Board & Executive Governance

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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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