Presidential Defense Industry Presidency and Presidential Digital Transformation Office under their auspices, Ministry of Industry and Technology, Ankara Governorship, Türkiye Cyber Security Cluster, Ankara Development Agency carried out in collaboration "Certified Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst Training" Certificate Ceremony and Conference, Ankara Chamber of Commerce It was hosted by.
After the 5-day training given by STM Senior Cyber Security Specialist Anıl Baran Yelken, ATO Assembly HallThe opening speeches of the ceremony held in Presidential Defense Industry Presidency Vice President Mustafa Murat Şeker, Ankara Chamber of Commerce Chairman Gürsel Baran and Ahmet Şimşek, General Director of Development Agencies of the Ministry of Industry and Technology did.
“We Will Take Precautions Against the Harms of the Cyber World”
T.R. Presidential Defense Industry Vice President Mustafa Murat Şeker In his speech, he stated that the internet has become an indispensable part of life, and that in the early days, the method of banning the internet was preferred to prevent malicious attacks. Noting that bans are not an effective solution to prevent attacks Şeker said, "Because the weakest link here is the human being. In other words, in a place where there are people, no matter how much you ban it, you cannot prevent it. We need to take precautions where there are people. Therefore, we will use the benefits of the digital world, cyber engineering and the cyber world, but we will also take precautions against the harms. This is not only for us; it has now been determined as a battlefield all over the world." he said.
"We Must Keep Our Cyber Security Line Strong for the Continuation of Our Economic and Political Independence"
Gürsel Baran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO), Stating that, in addition to the conveniences provided by digitalization, it also includes some threats and that every system transferred to the digital environment brings with it new and serious security risks, "For the continuation of our economic and political independence, we must keep our cyber security line intact." he said.
Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst Training Stating that the program is one of the important studies carried out in line with the vision put forward by Türkiye for development in the field of cyber security. Baran, He stated that while the training increased the equipment of young people, the country also contributed to the training of new and qualified human resources in the field of cyber security.
“We Made a Significant Investment in the Future of Our Country”
Development Agencies General Manager Ahmet Şimşek In his speech, he stated that they believe that they made an important touch on the lives of 64 students who were entitled to receive education, "I think we have made a significant investment in the future of our country. Our biggest capital and future is undoubtedly our people and our youth. Our country ranks fifth among the countries most affected by cyber attacks. It is estimated that cyber security expenditures will reach 150 million dollars in 2024. While it has been determined that the need for cyber security experts worldwide has increased by 700 percent in the last 5 years, cyber security expertise is among the brightest professions not only of the future but also of today. In the next 5 years, 3 million jobs in the world will be in Türkiye. "It will need 20 thousand cyber security experts." he said.
After the opening speeches, Türkiye Cyber Security Clusterof "Certified Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst Training"Certificates were presented to students who successfully completed the course.
to the program, Vice President of Defense Industries of the Presidency Prof. Dr. İhsan Kaya, Head of Defense Industry Department Ahmet Bahadır Bülbül, Turkey Cyber Security Cluster General Coordinator Alpaslan Kesici, Ankara Development Agency Acting Secretary General Emine Doğrukök, STM Deputy General Manager Enis Müçteba Memiş, STM Cyber Security and Information Systems Director Bülent Arsal and representatives of companies operating in the defense industry and cyber security field attended.