About Sayed Sayedy
Sayed Sayedy is an IT and cybersecurity specialist and freelance trainer with more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of information security, AI governance, and intercultural communication. With a unique combination of deep technical security expertise and pedagogical methodology – underpinned by a Master of Training & Development – he translates complex security topics into clear, actionable measures.
Having grown up in Afghanistan and having lived in Munich for more than a decade, he brings a genuine intercultural perspective to every collaboration: multilingual, experienced in international contexts, and sensitive to the dynamics that come with cultural diversity and migration.
Expertise & Focus Areas
Cybersecurity & Information Security – Design and operation of security architectures, Zero Trust design, SIEM/XDR, Incident Response, IT risk management, ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2, GDPR
AI Security & AI Governance – Secure deployment of AI systems and Large Language Models, AI policies, privacy-compliant AI usage, risk assessment and governance frameworks
Security Awareness & Training – Target-group-specific security training, building a sustainable security culture, Train-the-Trainer
Intercultural Communication – Intercultural training and workshops, integration consulting, conflict moderation in multicultural teams (DVWO-certified intercultural trainer, BAMIK)
Certifications (Selection)
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
CompTIA PenTest+
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
DVWO-certified intercultural trainer (BAMIK)