Hi, I'm Mark Maynard - OCII Cyber Range Director at Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute at The University of Tulsa
I am driven by the necessity to secure our digital future through rigorous technical strategy and constant readiness. I thrive in high-stakes environments where architectural clarity meets operational speed.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed extensive technical and operational expertise through two decades of global enterprise infrastructure support.
Serves as an institutional director focused on building high-fidelity cyber ranges for critical infrastructure and defense training.
Can provide expert counsel on board-level risk management, complex security architecture, and incident response strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Service
Developed early discipline and technical grounding within military and technical support roles.
✦ Discipline
✦ Technical Support
Enterprise Operations
Scaled service delivery processes within global organizations to manage complex infrastructure.
✦ ITIL
✦ Operations Management
Cybersecurity Vanguard
Transitioned to specialized cyber leadership, focusing on DFIR, risk, and industrial security.
✦ Governance
✦ Threat Response
Academic Innovation
Directing cyber range innovation to bridge the industry-academic skill gap.
✦ Thought Leadership
✦ Education
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architecting Resilience
Designing robust, multi-layered defense frameworks for critical operations.
✦ Develops scalable security architectures for complex, enterprise-grade environments.
✦ Integrates ISO 27001 standards to ensure long-term business continuity.
✦ Refines incident response protocols for rapid, high-impact threat neutralization.
Simulation Mastery
Bridging theory and practice through high-fidelity cyber range environments.
✦ Leads advanced training programs for industrial and critical infrastructure sectors.
✦ Translates complex cyber-physical threats into practical learning simulations.
✦ Bridges the technical gap between academic research and field deployment.
Strategic Leadership
Guiding corporate boards on risk mitigation and security investment.
✦ Advises C-suite and board members on complex security governance.
✦ Translates technical risk into actionable business investment insights.
✦ Translates security initiatives into sustainable company-wide culture shifts.
I'm excited about
✦ Engaging with a community of security pioneers to discuss evolving infrastructure threats.
✦ Exploring partnerships to expand the reach of advanced cyber range training initiatives.
✦ Gaining fresh perspectives on how global leaders tackle evolving risk and governance challenges.
I can help with
✦ Provide guidance on establishing robust cyber security frameworks for small and enterprise businesses.
✦ Offer mentorship on navigating the transition from technical expert to strategic board advisor.
✦ Share operational blueprints for developing high-impact internal cyber security training programs.
I would love your help on
✦ Seeking insights into emerging trends regarding industrial and OT/ICS security compliance.
✦ Looking for collaborators interested in developing next-generation cyber range educational content.
✦ Need advice on scaling boutique security consulting practices within competitive enterprise markets.