Thomas Liedtke

**Thomas Liedtke (PhD)** holds a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics and has more than 30 years of experience in the international IT and automotive industry. His areas of expertise include **automotive cybersecurity, functional safety, Automotive SPICE®, privacy, risk management, process improvement, and cybersecurity management systems**.

For many years, he has supported organizations in **establishing and improving cybersecurity management systems** and in translating automotive cybersecurity requirements into practical processes and organizational structures. Throughout his career, he has held various management and consulting positions, including Functional Safety Manager, Cybersecurity Manager, Principal Consultant, and Senior Cybersecurity Expert.

He is a **Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Manager**, a TÜV NORD-qualified trainer for Automotive Security Engineering, an intacs® Provisional Assessor for Automotive SPICE®, and holds various qualifications in auditing and information security management systems.

He is also actively involved in industry and standards-related initiatives, including the **VDA, DIN, intacs®, ZVEI, and the German Informatics Society (GI)**. Among other activities, he has contributed to cybersecurity and Automotive SPICE® working groups and served in advisory and leadership roles.

As an **author, consultant, and trainer**, he combines extensive practical industry experience with his involvement in standards, methods, and best practices. His particular focus is on establishing **cybersecurity as an integral and sustainable part of an organization's processes, management systems, and engineering activities**.