Türkiye Cyber Security Cluster continues to bring its members together with our Public Institutions.
Türkiye Cyber Security Cluster is working to strengthen the local and national cyber security ecosystem by bringing its members together with public institutions. These meetings aim to provide local solutions to the cyber security needs of both the public and private sectors and to increase Türkiye's independence in the field of cyber security.
The 45th Public Cyber Security Day event was held by the Turkish Cyber Security Cluster at the State Supply Office on February 17, 2026!
CYBEREXAM INTRODUCED ITS HUMAN-CENTERED CYBER RESILIENCE APPROACH AT THE CYBER CLUSTER EVENT
At the event organized by the Cyber Cluster, in the presentation made by the founder of CyberExam, it was emphasized that the most critical cyber security problem faced by modern institutions is not the lack of technology, but the lack of human capacity.
“Technology is a tool, process is a road map — but it is trained people who bring real success,” the presentation said. While the message is highlighted; It was pointed out that institutions do not give sufficient strategic priority to human resource development despite their vehicle investments.
Within the scope of the event, it was stated that cyber resilience cannot only be achieved with solutions such as EDR, SIEM or XDR; It was stated that this is possible with teams that interpret these tools correctly, analyze threats in context, and take correct action in times of crisis.
The Human Factor: Ignored Risk
According to the data shared in the presentation, the majority of security breaches are directly related to human error. Phishing attacks, misconfigurations, use of weak passwords and social engineering cases; It reveals the critical role of the human factor, no matter how strong the technological infrastructure is.
It was also pointed out that the cyber security talent gap is growing on a global scale and institutions are having difficulty finding and developing the right human resources. It was stated that this situation poses not only an operational but also a strategic risk.
CyberExam: Human-Centered Cyber Resilience Platform
CyberExam introduced the human-oriented cyber development and evaluation platform it developed within the scope of the event to public and private sector representatives. The basic approach of the platform; It was conveyed as supporting technology investments with human competence and making cyber resilience measurable.
In the presentation, the main capabilities that CyberExam offers to institutions were shared as follows:
* Applied and scenario-based cyber exercise environments
* Role-based and adaptive training contents
* Individual performance and competence measurement
* In-house talent discovery and development mapping
* SOC development modules based on real threat scenarios
It was emphasized that the platform aims to eliminate the problem of "it is in the CV but not in practice" with its structure that measures practical skills instead of theoretical knowledge.
CyberExam: Measurable and Human-Centered Development Platform
CyberExam introduced its human-centered cyber development and evaluation approach within the scope of the event. The platform is not just a structure that offers education; It was also stated that it is a holistic system that measures talent, monitors development and provides strategic insight to management.
Talent Radar and SOC Hub Modules
Among the modules featured at the event:
Talent Radar provides accurate recruitment and personalized development planning by measuring the practical skills of candidates and employees, not their theoretical knowledge.
SOC Hub, on the other hand, aims to increase the reflex and analysis competencies of analysts with scenarios fed by real threat intelligence, APT emulations and MITER ATT&CK-based fictions.
However, the platform; It was also shared that it offers advanced APT scenarios, threat hunting missions, incident response simulations, red/blue team exercises and application content with high technical depth.
Management Panel and NIST Based Transparent Reporting
One of the most striking elements of the presentation was CyberExam's advanced management panel and reporting infrastructure.
Via the platform:
* Competency levels of users
* Progress status within the platform
* Role-based development levels
* Technical success rates
*Can be analyzed based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) talent map.
This data can be obtained as detailed reports in PDF format and provides organizations with a transparent view of the competency status of their employees.
In this way, managers:
* Which NIST competency area the team is strong in?
* In which areas there is a development gap?
* How progress changes after training
can track with clear and measurable data.
In the presentation, it was stated that attendance tracking alone is not sufficient; It was especially emphasized that development should be standards-based, comparable and reportable.
Result: Cyber Resilience Supported by Human Power
The message given at the end of the event was clear:
Sustainable success in cyber security; It is possible not only with technology investment but also with measurably developed human resources.
CyberExam; It aims to contribute to institutions' building human-centered cyber resilience by offering a holistic approach from talent discovery to advanced technical simulations, from NIST-based transparent reporting to performance measurement.
Because the strongest security architecture is before a correctly configured system; It is established with a ready, measured and constantly developing human resource.
EPATİ INTRODUCED ITS NEW GENERATION CYBER SECURITY APPROACH WITH ANTIBODY TECHNOLOGIES
In today's world, where cyber security is no longer a choice but a matter of national survival, the role of domestic technology manufacturers is of critical importance. ePati Cyber Security Inc. Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Özkan Kırık emphasizes that Antikor NGFW, Antikor ZTSA and Antikor Dual Layer SDWAN products, which are the fruits of the company's R&D adventure spanning twenty years, are strategic fortresses that not only strengthen Turkey's cyber defense capacity but also break foreign dependency.
The most fundamental element that distinguishes ePati's stance in the sector from others is that it has documented security not only in the software layer, but also in its corporate structure and physical infrastructure. Company; With its “National Secret” and “NATO Secret” Facility Security Certificates, it has a basis of reliability that can take part in the highest level government projects. In addition, the TEMPEST Certificate of Conformity, which provides protection against electromagnetic eavesdropping, demonstrates the company's meticulousness in physical security standards.
The difference between saying a product is "safe" and having it registered by an international authority is hidden in the Common Criteria EAL4+ certificate held by ePati. This certificate proves that the Antikor product family has a professional product life cycle, from design to development, testing processes and documentation. In addition, the PSIRT (Product Security Response Team) portal, which takes a proactive approach against possible vulnerabilities, symbolizes the company's maturity level and transparent professionalism in product support.
Antikor NGFW: "Antikor NGFW continues to be Turkey's pride in the field of cyber security with the internationally certified security solutions it offers. Dr. Özkan Kırık stated that Antikor NGFW, which can reach bandwidths starting from 300 Mbps to 75 Gbps even when all security features are active, fully meets the performance needs of systems of all sizes, from corporate structures to huge data centers.
Drawing attention to the strategic importance of the product, Kırık underlined that Antikor is Turkey's only domestic firewall with the Common Criteria EAL4+ (ISO 15408) certificate in the 'Boundary Protection Devices' category. Kırık stated that this success brought Antikor to the same international class as its global competitors; He emphasized that they manage traffic down to the smallest detail with advanced capabilities such as Virtual Firewall (VDOM), AppID, FileID and VirtualWire.
Referring to threat prevention and traffic optimization capabilities, Dr. Özkan Kırık: 'We offer not just a blocking tool, but a fully comprehensive security and management shield. While eliminating cyber threats with our IPS, DoS Protection, URL Filtering, DNS Sinkhole/Blackhole and Anti-Botnet mechanisms; 'With our advanced QoS (Quality of Service) features, we prioritize network traffic and ensure the most efficient use of bandwidth.' he said.
On the user management side, in addition to Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS and TACACS+ compatibility, Kırık stated that they offer built-in eduRoam federation integration and internal Captive Portal for academic networks, and that they also protect the application layer with basic WAF functions. Reminding that they offer Active-Active/Active-Passive HA architecture and Live Firmware Update support for operational continuity, Kırık said; He added that they make security end-to-end manageable with Out of Band Management, detailed Audit logging and SIEM integration.
Antikor ZTSA: As the complexity of cyber attacks increases, traditional defense methods are being replaced by smarter and isolated systems. One of the pioneers of this change, ePati Cyber Security Chairman Dr. Özkan KIRIK summarizes the vision offered by Antikor ZTSA (Zero Trust Service Access), the new generation access solutions, with the following words:
"Today, it is no longer enough to protect the boundaries of the network; we have to question every movement within the network. Antikor ZTSA is a platform focused on Secure Remote Access Gateway, which we built exactly on this 'Zero Trust' architecture. Unlike traditional VPN solutions that have been used in the industry for many years, we do not open the doors of the network to the end. On the contrary, we never directly involve the user in the system, minimizing the attack surface."
Dr. Kırık particularly underlines the "agent-free" structure that combines user experience and security:
"This structure we have developed manages critical processes such as RDP, SSH, VNC and Kubernetes Console, as well as services such as SafeBrowsing and secure file browser, completely browser-based and over HTTPS. While requiring no software installation on the user side provides operational comfort, it builds a huge firewall in the background. Instead of opening the services to direct access, we only transmit screenshots and user interactions through a secure tunnel."
So, where does Antikor ZTSA position itself in the cybersecurity ecosystem? Dr. Özkan KIRIK answers this question by drawing attention to the hybrid structure of the product:
"Antikor ZTSA is too comprehensive to be limited to a single definition. It has both a high-level Secure Remote Access Gateway capabilities and PAM (Privileged Account Management) features such as session recording and sensitive authorization management. In short, we offer a hybrid and new generation access solution that combines two critical worlds in a single structure."
Antikor Dual Layer SD-WAN: Dr. Özkan KIRIK emphasized that the biggest revolution of Antikor Dual Layer SD-WAN in modern network architectures is the transparent VLAN transport capability it offers. He explained the operational flexibility of this feature as follows:
"Traditional Layer 3 SD-WAN solutions connect branches to each other but cannot carry local network segments (VLAN). With Antikor, we are breaking down this wall. Thanks to our Layer 2 transport feature, we can deliver a VLAN from your head office to a branch thousands of kilometers away without any loss or complex configuration. A device in the branch can connect to the head office at the Layer 2 level and join the network with the same VLAN ID (ID) as if it were plugged into the switch in the next room."
Multilayer Virtual Switching and Ease of Integration
Stating that this flexibility is offered without damaging the existing security structure, Kırık said, "Institutions do not need to change their existing firewall devices. By allowing only a single port on the firewall, we can activate our Multilayer Virtual Switching architecture. In this way, we offer both Layer 2 transparency and Layer 3's smart routing intelligence at the same time."
Industrial Standards and Wide Mobility
Dr. also touched upon the power of the product on the mobility side, which has full support of protocols such as RSTP, LACP and LLDP for network redundancy. Özkan KIRIK: "With our LTE support, we integrate not only fixed offices but also mobile vehicles in the field into this secure virtual backbone. In this structure armored with multichannel crypto, we manage traffic down to the smallest detail thanks to QoS and packet filtering. We are proud to offer Turkey's most comprehensive 'Dual Layer' network solution with our BGP-based scalable structure and multiple collection point support for FKM."
The 45th event organized by the Cyber Cluster with the support of the Presidency of Defense Industries and the Presidency of Cyber Security; Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Labor and Social Security, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Ministry of National Defense, Gendarmerie General Command, Directorate of Strategy and Budget, Chief of General Staff, Directorate of Communications, Directorate of Religious Affairs, Turkish Armed Forces Cyber Command, Land Forces Command, Air Force Command, Naval Forces Command, Insurance Information and Surveillance Center, Public Surveillance Institution, Supreme Election Board, National Security Council, General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, General Directorate of Foundations, Turkish Sugar Factories Inc., Turkish Insurance Association, Digital Vision, KIZILAY, ÇAYKUR, İŞKUR, MTA, SGK, BTK, AFAD, TIKA, TRT, TCDD, TURKSTAT, TMO, PTT, EGM, DHMİ, KGM, MGM, EÜAŞ, KVKK, VAKIFBANK, HALKBANK, TÜSEB, TÜBİTAK Bilgem and TÜBİTAK senior managers and decision makers attended.
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