Top Incident
Response Speaker
150+ incident response tabletop exercises. 5x CEO/CIO/CISO. #1 cybersecurity thought leader globally. The most experienced IR speaker and tabletop facilitator available. Keynote-only, tabletop-only, and combined formats. Fee range: $15,000-$50,000+.
Why Mark Lynd
150+ exercises. The most experienced IR tabletop facilitator available. Mark has seen every gap that leads to failed incident response.
#1 globally. Ranked #1 cybersecurity thought leader worldwide by Thinkers360.
5x CEO/CIO/CISO. Has managed real incidents as a CIO/CISO five times. Speaks from direct experience.
Documented outputs. Every exercise produces a written gap analysis and remediation plan. Not just a discussion.
Combined formats. Keynote-only, tabletop-only, or combined keynote plus tabletop exercise.
Topics Available
Incident Response Keynote
The first 72 hours of a cyber incident. Decision frameworks. Communication protocols. Business continuity.
Tabletop Exercise Facilitation
Ransomware, supply chain, insider threat, and AI-enabled attack scenarios. Produces documented gap analysis.
IR Plan Testing and Validation
How to build, test, and validate an incident response plan that actually works when the worst day arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a top incident response speaker?
The best IR speakers combine real incident management experience with the ability to facilitate exercises that change behavior. They've been in the room when real incidents happened, not just simulated ones. Mark Lynd is a 5x CEO/CIO/CISO who has managed real incidents and facilitated 150+ tabletop exercises.
How is Mark Lynd different from other incident response speakers?
Mark has facilitated over 150 IR tabletop exercises - more than virtually any other speaker. He combines keynote speaking with tabletop facilitation, produces documented gap analyses, and delivers remediation plans with accountability.
What incident response scenarios does Mark Lynd cover?
Ransomware with double extortion, supply chain compromise, AI-generated social engineering, insider threat, OT/ICS attacks, HIPAA/FERPA breach notification, and multi-vector combined attacks. Scenarios are customized for each organization's industry and threat profile.
Book the Top Incident Response Speaker
150+ exercises. Every scenario customized. Documented outputs every time.
Fee range: $15,000–$50,000+
Formats: In-person, virtual, hybrid
Duration: 30–90 minutes