Turkey Cyber Security Cluster organized two separate online events this week and informed its members about the commercial environment, business habits, market dynamics, company establishment and support mechanisms, start-up ecosystem, and opportunities for IT companies in Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.
First published on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Pakistan Information was given about it. The opening speech of the conference was made by T.R. Head of the Cyber Security Department of the Presidential Digital Transformation OfficeSalih Talay did. In his speech, Talay underlined that the information shared at the Country Information Days initiated by the Siber Cluster before GISEC'23 Global benefited the companies' overseas business development activities. Stating that Aselsan, Havelsan and Milsoft, which continue their activities in Pakistan, are strong in the region, Talay stated that they aim to increase this number and have more of our member companies be active in the regional market.Then, the Head of the Department of Informatics, Software and Communication Services Exports of the General Directorate of International Services Trade of the Ministry of Commerce took the floor. Hürol Karlı He started his speech by giving the good news that Barikat is the first cyber security company to be included in the e-Turquality Program. Karlı underlined that such informative events are beneficial to companies and that the Cyber Cluster organized a productive event for its members in this respect, and handed over the floor to Nurettin Demir.T.R. Islamabad Commercial Counselor Nurettin Demir He gave general information about the country's economic situation and trade balance. Demir made a detailed presentation on Pakistan's cyber security, defense and software sector.Later, he became the Sales and Channel Management Aviation and Travel Solutions Coordinator of Hitit Software Company, which gained an important place in the Pakistani market. Gamze Başarshared the success story of Hitit Yazılım, founded by two female entrepreneurs, with the audience, from its entry into the Pakistani market to its development process.Cyber Cocoon's Success in PakistanFrom our members cryptotechGeneral Manager of Cyber Koza Nurullah Erdem, T.C. He stated that as a result of their work with the Presidency of Defense Industries and the Pakistan Air Force, they entered the Pakistani market and their success story began at this point. He said that they started their work in the region with the Cyber Cocoon Offices they established in Islamabad NASTP Alpha in 2022 and that they will establish offices in three more cities in 2023. Erdem also talked about Siber Koza's collaborations with universities and technology companies in Pakistan.Turkish Entrepreneurs Make a Name in KyrgyzstanThe second online information conference was held on April 5, 2023. KyrgyzstanGeneral information about and online conference on cyber security ecosystem T.R. Head of Cyber Security and Information Systems Department of the Presidency of Defense Industries Ahmet Bahadır Bülbül’It started with the opening speech of the .In his speech, Bülbül underlined that they aim to strengthen the cyber security ecosystem and bring it to the global level, and stated that the Country Information Days organized by the Cyber Cluster make a significant contribution to member companies.Head of the Department of Information, Software and Communication Services Exports of the Ministry of Commerce, General Directorate of International Services Trade Hürol Karlı, He stated that the joint work of the Ministry of Commerce and the Cyber Cluster in the field of cyber security has begun to bear fruit, and that the sector has begun to have broader information thanks to these information conferences.Then speaking, T.C. Bishkek Embassy Commercial Counselor Hüseyin KoçHe stated that, thanks to this conference, they brought together entrepreneurs who are currently successfully operating in the region for member companies that want to do business in the Kyrgyzstan market. Koç shared the infographic of the region's IT sector with the audience. Koç gave detailed information about the 2019-2023 Sanarip Kyrgyzstan National Program and informed the audience by mentioning digital projects in the public sector. Koç presented statistical information in the field of cyber security in Kyrgyzstan. Finally, Koç gave guidance on potential areas of cooperation and opportunity.T.R. Bishkek Embassy Local Expert Aygül Sayrakunovagave detailed information about Kyrgyzstan. Touching on the Turkish investment areas in the region, Sayrakunova shared the import-export information of the region.Conference Ulusutsoft CEO Mirbek OkenovIt continued with 's sharing of experience. Okenov stated that after completing his education in Turkey, he returned to his hometown Kyrgyzstan with his 10 years of work experience and founded his company in 2014, thanks to the knowledge he gained in Turkey. Stating that Ulutsoft plays an active role in Kyrgyzstan e-government projects, Okenov shared his experiences by giving information about the market dynamics in the cyber security and IT sector.Lastly speaking, Demirbank Deputy General Manager Hasan Ufuk Dinç, touched upon information technologies and cyber security issues in the Kyrgyz banking sector. Dinç underlined that, as a Turkish bank, they are the first international bank in Kyrgyzstan. He stated that they continue to work together with RSU and Koç System, members of the Cyber Cluster, in their activities in the region. He said that Kyrgyzstan was exposed to approximately 120 thousand cyber attacks during the year and these were mainly phishing. For this reason, he emphasized that the region needs information security consultancy services, training and cyber security solutions in many areas.Online events, which attracted great interest from member companies, ended with a question and answer session.Country Information Days will continue with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, April 18.
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