Mark Lynd (CISSP, ISSAP & ISSMP) is a top-ranked global influencer for Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cybersecurity. He has been recognized as an accomplished C-Level Executive, Technologist, Board Member, and Global Thought Leader for more than 20 years. Mark was named an Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of Year – Southwest Region” Finalist, Presented the Doak Walker Award on ESPN and been featured/quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Information Week, eWeek, CRN, CSO and others. Mark holds a BSBA – MIS degree from The University of Tulsa and honorably served in the US Army in the 3rd Ranger Battalion & 82d Airborne.