Dr. Tim Nedyalkov is a globally recognized cybersecurity and AI security leader with 20+ years of experience across Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Middle East. He has held executive roles at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the $24 billion Riyadh Metro Network in Saudi Arabia, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
He holds a doctorate in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance (University of Fairfax) and a master's in IT Management (University of Sydney). His certifications include C|CISO, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, and ISO 27001 LA.
Dr. Tim is the author of Value-Driven Cybersecurity: 11 Principles for Better Organizational Outcomes, a practical framework that helps boards and executives turn cybersecurity from a cost center into a value-creating driver of growth and resilience.
70+ keynotes and panels delivered worldwide. Recognitions include 2024 iTNews Benchmark Security Leaders in Finance, 2022 Cyber Security Personality of the Year, 2022 Onalytica Who's Who in Cybersecurity Influential Voices, 2022 Top Cyber News Magazine 40 under 40, and 2019 AISA Cyber Security Professional of the Year.
Dr. Tim empowers boards and executives to align cybersecurity with measurable business outcomes. His insights help leadership teams view security not just as protection, but as a strategic enabler of growth, innovation, and stakeholder trust across the digital economy.
Dr. Tim bridges complex cyber risk and business priorities with clarity and measurable outcomes. By integrating robust controls into day-to-day operations, he helps organizations build resilience and secure their digital future with confidence.