Timothy Neiman

CEO
Dynamic Edge, Inc.

Country: United States
Available to: North America, Europe
Language: English
Volunteer: Yes

Availability

Webinars
Conferences
Workshops
Moderation
Schools & Charities
Meetups
Panels

Expertise

IT Consulting & Services
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Cyber Safety
Information Technology
Information Technology & Services

Testimonails

“Tim has a phenomenal ability to enagage with the audience. From the moment he entered the room, Tim’s passion and enthusiasm allowed the attendees to connect with him and dive into the material he presented so interactively. It was clear from the beginning of his presentation to the very end that his knowledge about IT security and HIPAA is extensive, and his eagerness to share with us made for an all-around great session.”

Director, Implementation and Client Success, TANYR Healthcare, LLC

“Tim and Mike are very knowledgeable and give an energetic presentation on topics that may not be so glamourous, but definitely very important. I look forward to hearing their presentation. Thanks for keeping us on track, gentlemen!”

Michelle Hewitt
Board Treasurer, First Harvest Credit Union

About Tim Neiman

Tim Neiman is the CEO/Visionary of Dynamic Edge, Inc. Since the start of the company in 1999, he’s led strategy and operations evolving from a traditional, local “break/fix shop” into a leading Managed Services Provider with clients nationwide. Tim earned an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Organizational Management from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He enjoys helping clients build strategic roadmaps that include technology, operations, and people. Tim brings his passion for legendary customer service to credit unions where members are always the top priority.

Degrees & Qualifications

Corporate Strategy and Organizational Management

University of Michigan – Stephen M. Ross School of Business
2004 to 2006

Presentations

“Protect Assets and Reputation Through Technology”

In 2022, the average ransomware payout was $570,000, up from $312,000 in 2021. Cyber insurance is more important than ever, particularly for financial institutions. However, the insurance application and policy renewal processes become more complicated every day. When executives and board members put insurance matters on “auto pilot,” they place their members’ assets and their credit union’s reputation at significant risk. This session will identify the critical components of an acceptable cyber insurance policy, discuss the challenges of the annual renewal process, and explain how to collaborate with your provider in the event of a cyberattack. Finally, it will explain the “why” behind key conditions and exclusions, so that executives and board members may make informed decisions.

How to “Pass” the NCUA Tech Audit (Without Losing Your Mind!)

For many credit unions, preparing for the NCUA audit conjures images of stressful Supervisory Committee meetings, adversarial debates with your technology team, and frustrating conversations regarding a lack of progress on last year’s deficiencies. It doesn’t have to be that way. This session will recommend a practical, proactive approach to your annual audit. It will help you prioritize audit findings, budget proactively based on reasonable project scopes, and demonstrate to auditors that you are making consistent progress with internal controls. Finally, it will empower you not only to “pass” the NCUA test, but more importantly, protect your members’ assets from cyber threats and internal/external fraud.

Fight Fraud with a Zero Trust Security Posture

According to the Association for Certified Fraud Examiners, internal control weaknesses are responsible for nearly half of fraudulent activity. Aggressive cyber terrorists and stale technology policies put your members’ assets and your organization’s reputation at significant risk. A path to Zero Trust offers hope and opportunity for credit unions. Zero Trust represents the largest technological paradigm shift in at least a decade. It not only recommends new security tools implemented in a new way, but also requires a cultural mindset change from employees and members. This session will explain how a Zero Trust security posture will protect your credit union against the ever-evolving range of cyber threats, prepare your credit union for a successful NCUA audit, and protect your members from increasingly creative attempts at insider and external fraud.

How to Leverage Tech to Achieve Economic Scale

While credit union consolidation has held steady at 3.5% per year for the past 40 years, the average asset size of credit unions continues to grow, with more organizations over the $1B threshold than ever before. Increasing cyber security threats and NCUA compliance compel credit unions to maximize their technology investment or face extinction. No longer exclusively a cost center, technology actually offers credit unions a massive opportunity to achieve economic scale. This session will identify 2022’s most important strategic investments and describe how to balance internal tech teams versus external service providers. For smaller credit unions, the session will recommend ways to achieve tech scale, while also preparing their environments for merger. For larger credit unions, the session will highlight how to evaluate the right tech elements within an acquisition target.

Credit Union Security: Old & Especially New Threats

Is your Credit Union safe and secure? Are you certain? This session will describe the importance of a formal risk assessment, security best practices and how proper IT network administration dramatically reduces both risk and fraud. The session will also highlight the most common internal/external threats for 2022 and how credit unions may detect them before they do damage.

How to Talk to Your Credit Union IT Team

As a credit union executive or board member, you have a lot on your plate. Ensuring the safety and security of your members and their assets, maintaining your business from an operations standpoint, and taking care of your valuable employees are all keys to the success of your institution. One often-overlooked thing unites all three of these concerns: technology. It’s easy to pass that responsibility off to your IT director, since they have the expertise to keep things running. However, instituting regular checks and balances is essential to prevent technological time bombs. In order for your business to succeed, YOU – not just your IT team – have to understand the ins and outs of your network environment. This session will identify five major topics related to technology, explain them in comprehensible language, and describe how best to discuss them with your IT team.

Upcoming Speaking Appearances

Upcoming Speaking Appearances

“Fight Fraud With Zero Trust”

CU Conferences’ National CU Supervisory Committee Conference
Royal Sonesta San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico – January 16, 2025

According to the Association for Certified Fraud Examiners, internal control weaknesses are responsible for nearly half of fraudulent activity. Aggressive cyber terrorists and stale technology policies put your members’ assets and your organization’s reputation at significant risk. A path to Zero Trust offers hope and opportunity for credit unions. In fact, Zero Trust not only represents a large technological paradigm shift, it also offers Supervisory Committee members a framework for keeping their tech teams aligned with the board. This session will explain how a Zero Trust security posture will protect your credit union against the ever-evolving range of cyber threats, prepare your credit union for a successful NCUA audit, and protect your members from increasingly creative attempts at insider and external fraud.