4TH SECTOR SUMMIT MADE ITS MARK ON THE ECOSYSTEM - Turkish Cyber Security Cluster

The 4th Sector Summit, organized by the Turkish Cyber Security Cluster in Antalya between 22-25 February this year, left its mark on the cyber security ecosystem.

4th Sector Summit, Presidential Defense Industry President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, Deputy Head of the Presidential Digital Transformation Office Yusuf Tancan, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Zekeriya Çoştu and Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Dr. Ömer Fatih SayanIt started with the opening speeches of .

“It has become more essential than ever that big data is resistant to all possible cyber security attacks and threats.”

SSB President Prof. Dr. HalukGorgunIn his speech, he emphasized that information technologies have become one of the open or secret areas of struggle of countries. GorgunHe stated that countries have made serious investments in the use and dissemination of technology, on the other hand, the rapid development in technology has triggered a development in the field of security at the same pace, perhaps even more rapidly. Emphasizing that the protection of every device with a network connection and the security of the data created by these devices, going beyond both information systems and classical information infrastructures, have to be ensured at very high costs. SSB President Prof. Dr.Haluk Görgün, “The big data of our software-based technologies, production facilities, banking systems, healthcare sector, energy systems, defense industry, public institutions and other critical infrastructures must become resistant to all possible cyber security attacks and threats.”It has become more essential than ever.” he said.

He added that, as the Presidency of Defense Industries, they aim to ensure that our country has a self-sufficient ecosystem against possible attacks and that can produce all cyber security solutions by implementing the most efficient and safest mechanisms in the field of cyber security. SSB President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgüntouched upon the work of the Turkish Cyber Security Cluster and expressed his gratitude to the Presidential Digital Transformation Office, the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure for their support to the work of TSGK.

“Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat or a Solution?”

DDO President V.Yusuf TancanIn his speech, he stated that a significant portion of cyber threats consist of social engineering attacks targeting people and emphasized that they will constantly appear in various forms as long as the world exists.

TangierIn his speech, where he gave examples of cyber threats that occur during the development process of information systems, he stated that it is not difficult to predict that the threats that may occur when the extremes in human nature are combined with technological possibilities will reach a frightening dimension, and in the last year's cyber threat outlook; He underlined that while ransomware and DDoS attacks are at the top, they are followed by threats to data security, social engineering attacks, disinformation attacks, supply chain attacks and other malware.

DDO President V.Yusuf Tancan He continued: “Is artificial intelligence a threat or a solution? The question continues to occupy our agenda.

Data poisoning activities are one of the important threats that target artificial intelligence itself and leave it helpless for now.

We see that deepfake-supported social engineering attacks are on the rise. Threats are becoming hybrid.

It is highly likely that sounds and images that are indistinguishable from the real thing will cause serious social problems in the coming period.

We are rapidly moving towards the zero trust principle in our communications and digital media.

Perhaps we may now have to start our phone calls with a security question that only our real interlocutor knows the answer to.

However, turning deepfake into deeptruth is also possible with artificial intelligence.

Therefore, artificial intelligence can be both a threat, a target and a solution.”

Emphasizing that we need to put in a lot of mental effort to make the Turkish century the century of digital and to ensure our sovereignty in the cyber homeland, Tancan stated that he believes that the work at the Sector Summit will benefit the ecosystem and thanked all participants.

“With the National Technology Move, We Will Be Among the International Players in the Field of Cyber Security”

STB Deputy MinisterZekeriya ÇoştuHe emphasized that Turkey is increasingly among the countries that have a say in the field of defense and technology, based on the examples of our 5th generation fighter jet Kaan and the successful completion of the first manned space mission.

it was wildIn his speech, he also touched upon the relationship between artificial intelligence and cyber security. He underlined that artificial intelligence is of utmost importance in the field of cyber security as it has become effective in every field. With the National Technology Move, local and national cyber security products and solutions He stated that they aim to use, support, develop and become an international player.

STB Deputy Minister Zekeriya Çoştu He also noted the following for the 4th Sector Summit organized by the Cyber Cluster: "As the cyber security ecosystem, we need to be able to follow the developments in the field very closely so that we can compete with the world, use the right technologies in the right way, and direct the ecosystem correctly as policy makers. Such organizations are consultation mechanisms for us and are extremely valuable mechanisms for ecosystem actors in terms of establishing collaborations and establishing partnerships." He added that they support the Türkiye Cyber Security Cluster.

“According to the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, cyber attacks are the second most worrying risk for business globally in the next 10 years.”

UAB Deputy MinisterDr. Ömer Fatih SayanIn his speech, he stated that rapid developments in information and communication technologies bring with them new opportunities for individuals, institutions and states in economic and social life.

Stating that information and communication technologies are used extensively in almost every field, from finance and banking applications to electronic commerce, from wearable technologies to robotic systems, from social media to virtual reality. Sayan, “As the use of technology increases, the risk of cyber attacks also increases. According to the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, cyber attacks are the second most worrying risk for business globally in the next 10 years. "It is listed as follows," he said.

Security risks that arise due to cyber attacks increasing and becoming more complex day by day; stating that comprehensive national cybersecurity strategies and resilience plans must be appropriately balanced. Sayan, p.He emphasized that it is an extremely important issue to develop cyber security strategies at the national level, continuously and with a foresight that will further the gains achieved. UAB Deputy Minister, detailing the work carried out by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure in the field of cyber security Dr. Ömer Fatih SayanTouching on the importance of domestic and national production, he underlined that when the software and hardware used in the infrastructure are produced by others, it can only be as safe as the producers allow.

Thank You Plaques to the Sponsors were presented by SSB President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün Presented

Turkcell and Turk TelekomUnder the main sponsorship of Aselsan sponsored by platinum and Data Flow X At the Sector Summit organized under the sponsorship of Name Badge, our sponsors presented their thank you plaques to the President of SSB. Haluk GörgünHe took it from his hand.

In addition, before the opening speeches, SSB Cyber Security and Information Systems Department Head Ahmet Bahadır Bülbül, informed the participants in detail about the work and future goals of the Cyber Cluster with the "2023 Evaluation and Vision Presentation".

Protocol Answered the Questions of Member Companies in the Open Forum Session

Held in the afternoon, closed to the press Open Forum Deputy Chairman of DDO at the session Yusuf Tancan, STB Deputy Minister Zekeriya Coştu, SSB Vice President Mustafa Seker and BTK USOM Department Head Mahmut Esat Yıldırım, listened to the opinions of member company representatives about the sector and answered their questions.

After the Open Forum, member companies had the opportunity to meet each other thanks to the Speed Meeting Program. In addition, member companies were informed about the working group meetings to be held by the Cyber Cluster during the year.

TRTEST Certificates Were Presented to Companies

With the participation of the protocol, TRTEST Deputy General Manager Yakup Taşdelen Certificates were presented to the companies that were entitled to receive the certificate and remained valid.

In the Governance Risk Compliance Product Group BTYÖN, in SIEM Product Group cryptotech, Governance Risk Compliance Product Group and Vulnerability Management Product Group Cyberwise, firewallIn Product Group empathy, in DLP Product Group havelsan, in SIEM Product Group complex, in the Identity and Access Management Product Group Kron Technology, in the Firewall Product Group Labris Networks, in the Identity and Access Management Product Group Securify Identity, in the Cyber Threat Intelligence Product Group STM and in the Secure Messaging Product Group Wiring received their certificates.

2022 and 2023 Awards Found Their Winners

A total of 21 awards were awarded at the Award Ceremony, which was meticulously prepared in 7 different categories.

“The Shining Product in the Global Market”

According to the results of the 2022 Sector Evaluation Survey, C-Prot is the shining star in the global market; According to the results of the 2023 Sector Evaluation Survey, the product that shines in the global market was determined to be Peky's Monspark product.

C-Prot CEO Bilgehan Üstündağ and Peyk Founding partner Osman Dogan received the award from the General Director of National Technology of the Ministry of Industry and Technology. Alper GuzelHe bought it from.

“Collaboration Champion”

According to the results of the 2022 Sector Evaluation Survey, the company that cooperates the most with cyber cluster members cyberartsAccording to the results of the 2023 Sector Evaluation Survey, the company that cooperates the most with cyber cluster members Turkcell was determined as .

Cyberarts CEO Erdem Eriş and Turkcell Deputy General Manager Mustafa Demirhan received the award from the Presidency of Defense Industries, Vice President of System and Operational Support. Mustafa Murat ŞekerHe bought it from.

“Companies Hiring the Most Interns with Cyber Cluster Collaboration”

Our winning companies will be awarded at the ceremony where the companies that recruited the most interns through the Siber Cluster website in 2022 and 2023 will be rewarded. Arksigner, sechard and directionsis happened.

Arksigner Deputy General Manager Özlem Kahramaner, Sechard CEO Serkan Akcan and Yönsis General Manager Murat Çelik received the award from the Chairman of the Information Technologies and Communication Authority. Ömer Abdullah KaragözoğluHe took it from.

Local Ecosystem Support Award Went to Türk Telekom and Turkcell

For carrying out studies that support the cyber security ecosystem with their work in the last 2 years Turkcell and Turk Telekom He received the Local Ecosystem Support Award.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Digital Transformation Office Yusuf Tancan, Turkcell Deputy General Manager Mustafa Demirhan and Türk Telekom Cyber Security Director To Mahmut Küçük presented his award.

Cyber Cluster Educational Activities Support Award

Cyber security experts who participated and provided training in talent access and training activities organized by the Cyber Cluster within two years were rewarded.

Deputy Chairman of DDO Yusuf TancanRecipients of the awards presented by:

STM Cyber Security and Information Technologies Director Bulent Arsal

IT CEO Yılmaz Değirmenci

Founder of Cyberpath Besim Altınok

Beam Technology CEO Mehmet Cakir

From Bg-Tek Harun Şeker On behalf of Founding Partner Durmuş Ali Şen

CEO of Labris Networks Oguz Yilmaz

Picus Co-Founder Süleyman Özarslan

“Support for Overseas Promotional Activities”

He received the award for supporting our promotional activities abroad in two years. STM Our company won.

STM Deputy General Manager To Enis Müçteba Memiş, received his award from Presidential Defense Industry President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün gave.

“Export Champion”

According to the results of the 2022 Sector Evaluation Survey, the company that exports the most in the field of cyber security Kron TechnologyAccording to the results of the 2023 Sector Evaluation Survey, Binalyze He finished first and came first.

Chairman of the Board of Kron Technology Lütfi Yenel and Binalyze Sales Director Ahmet Oztoprak SSB President awards Haluk GörgünHe took it from his hand.

PROGRESS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT MEETINGS

Held on the second day of the event Progress, Business Development and Investment Discussions It took all day and a total of 1383 meetings were planned and implemented.

Our 76 member companies participating in the Sector Summit; He had the opportunity to meet with a total of 12 investment fund companies, 17 foreign distributors, integrators and partner companies, and 11 local integrator companies.

Investors Attending the Sector Summit:

Turkey Development Fund, Leap Investment, Galata Business Angels, T3 Enterprise Center, Selçuk Bayraktar Girişim Yatırımları, Invest 101, Turkcell New Technologies Venture Capital Investment Fund, Türk Telekom Ventures, VentureArts, Erus Group, SSTEK Investment Fund, Turkey Development Fund Investment Bank.

Foreign Integrators, Distributors, Partners and Institutions Participating in the Sector Summit:

ATHENA DYNAMICS, DEFSCOPE, AZINTELECOM, B&B SECURITY ALLIANCE, SECUREB4, TECHPRO DC, AKTA, A2Z, CYBER SHIELD, MDEC, ELCORE GROUP, RAS INFOTECH, FIRMUS, NERA, NETASSIST, AMIVIZ, PROSOL.

Local Integrators Participating in the Sector Summit:

BARIKAT, CYBERWISE, TÜRKSAT, STM, HAVELSAN, TURKCELL, TÜRK TELEKOM, ADEO, BEYAZNET, CYBERARTS, BERKA, INFOSEC.

At the Industry Top Thanks to Progress, Business Development and Investment Discussions 10 collaborations The agreement was signed and launched on the last day, together with the collaborations between members in 2023.

These newly developing collaborations are as follows:

SECURIFY IDENTITY with invited partner SECUREB4 from UAE

SECURIFY IDENTITY with invited distributor TECHPRO DC from Azerbaijan

PROCENNE with invited distributor TECHPRO DC from Azerbaijan

PEYK with invited distributor ELCORE from Switzerland

In addition, the collaborations that have developed between member companies are as follows:

Gais-Labris

Parta-Peyk

Parta-Malvation

Mia Technology-Sechard

Mia Technology-Data Flow X

Mia Technology-Gais

2023 Collaborations Launched

The last day of the event started with the speech of the main sponsors Turkcell and Türk Telekom representatives.

Following the thank you speeches of Türk Telekom Cyber Security Director Mahmut Küçük and Turkcell Cyber Security Deputy Director Necati Şişeci, the collaborations made between members over the past year were introduced at the 2023 Collaborations Launch, prepared according to the 2023 Sector Evaluation Survey data.

Our Companies Collaborating During 2023:

TURKCELL; BARIKAT, BINALYZE, CYBERPATH, CYBERWISE, CRYPTTECH, EPATİ, KARMASİS, KRON TEKNOLOJİ, PARTA, PICUS, SECHARD, SECURIFY, SİBERSON, with TÜBİTAK BİLGEM

TURK TELECOM; With CRYPTTECH, LABRIS NETWORKS, SİBERSON

CYBERARTS; With ARYOM, BEAM TEKNOLOJİ, BINALYZE, BTYÖN, C-PROT, PROCENNE, SAASPASS

GAIS CYBER SECURITY; With ADEO, BINALYZE, CRYPTTECH, MALWATION, PARTA, PEYK

INFOSEC; With DECE YAZILIM, FILEORBIS, SİBERSON, PICUS

DECE SOFTWARE; BARİKAT, BEYAZNET, with CYBERWISE

BINALYZE; With ADEO, BARRICATE, CYBERWISE

MİLSOFT; With ARKSIGNER, LABRIS, PROCENNE

MIA TECHNOLOGY; LABRIS with CRYPTTECH

SECCOPS; ADEO with BEYAZNET

ASELSAN with INVICTA

BARRICATE with SECURIFY

ARJETA with C-PROT