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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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AI in OT Security Speaker → Aviation Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Best OT Cybersecurity Speaker → Chemical Sector Cybersecurity Speaker → CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals Speaker → Dams Sector Cybersecurity Speaker → Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Speaker → Electric Utility Cybersecurity Speaker → Food and Agriculture Cybersecurity Speaker → Hire OT Cybersecurity Speaker → ICS Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Speaker → Industrial Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → IT-OT Convergence Keynote Speaker → Manufacturing Cybersecurity Speaker → Maritime Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → NERC CIP Cybersecurity Speaker → NIST 800-82 Cybersecurity Speaker → Nuclear Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Oil and Gas Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Operational Technology Keynote Speaker → OT Cybersecurity Advisor → OT Cybersecurity Board Speaker → OT Cybersecurity Government Speaker → OT Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → OT Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker Texas → OT Cybersecurity Thought Leader → OT Incident Response Speaker → OT Ransomware Keynote Speaker → OT Security Keynote Speaker → OT Supply Chain Cybersecurity Speaker → OT Tabletop Exercise Facilitator → OT Zero Trust Keynote Speaker → Pipeline Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Ports Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Power Grid Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Purdue Model Cybersecurity Speaker → Rail Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → SCADA Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Top OT Cybersecurity Speaker → Transportation Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Speaker → Water Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker → Water Utility Cybersecurity Speaker →

Quantum & Post-Quantum Cybersecurity

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AI and Quantum Keynote Speaker → Best Quantum Cybersecurity Speaker → Crypto Agility Keynote Speaker → Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC) Keynote Speaker → Harvest Now, Decrypt Later Keynote Speaker → Hire Quantum Cybersecurity Speaker → ML-KEM and ML-DSA Keynote Speaker → NIST PQC Keynote Speaker → Post-Quantum Cryptography Keynote Speaker → Post-Quantum Migration Speaker → Quantum AI Security Keynote Speaker → Quantum Computing Keynote Speaker → Quantum Cybersecurity Board Speaker → Quantum Cybersecurity Defense Speaker → Quantum Cybersecurity Energy Speaker → Quantum Cybersecurity Financial Services Speaker → Quantum Cybersecurity Government Speaker → Quantum Cybersecurity Healthcare Speaker → Quantum Encryption Keynote Speaker → Quantum Keynote Speaker → Quantum Readiness Keynote Speaker → Quantum Risk Keynote Speaker → Quantum Security Keynote Speaker → Quantum Supply Chain Cybersecurity Speaker → Quantum Tabletop Exercise Facilitator → Quantum-Era Zero Trust Speaker → Top Quantum Cybersecurity Speaker → Y2Q Keynote Speaker →

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

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Ransomware & Incident Response

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Cyber Insurance

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A Cyber Insurance Playbook for Executives → The Best Cyber Insurance Book for Executives and Boards → The Cyber Insurance Book for Boards of Directors → The Cyber Insurance Book for CFOs → The Cyber Insurance Book for CISOs → The Cyber Insurance Book for Executives → The Cyber Insurance Book for Executives → The Executive Cyber Insurance Guide →

Board & Executive Governance

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Education & K-12

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A Cybersecurity Book for Teens That Actually Talks Like a Teen → A Cybersecurity Textbook Option for High School Programs → A Digital Safety Book for Teens. Real Threats, Real Voice → A Teen Cybersecurity Book Written In Their Voice, Not About Them → An Online Safety Book for Teens. Social Media, Gaming, DMs →

Enterprise AI Strategy

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AI Adoption Keynote Speaker → AI Adoption Speaker → AI Infrastructure Keynote Speaker → AI Infrastructure Speaker → AI Readiness Keynote Speaker → AI Regulation and Compliance Keynote Speaker → AI ROI Keynote Speaker → AI Strategy Keynote Speaker → AI Strategy Speaker → AI Transformation Keynote Speaker → Best AI Infrastructure Keynote Speaker → Best Enterprise AI Keynote Speaker → Enterprise AI Keynote Speaker → Generative AI Keynote Speaker → Top AI Infrastructure Keynote Speaker → Top Enterprise AI Keynote Speaker →

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Who is Mark Lynd?

Mark Lynd is a keynote speaker. He is a 5x CEO/CIO/CISO. He is a Top 5 Ranked Global Thought Leader for AI and Cybersecurity. He is Head of Executive Advisory and Strategy at Netsync. He has decades of frontline operating 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?

Mark is a Top 5 Ranked Global Thought Leader for AI and Cybersecurity. He is #1 Global Cybersecurity Thought Leader for 2023.

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 A Leader's Playbook for Cyber Insurance. 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.