Directorate of Cyber Security

In Türkiye, the Cyber Security Presidency is a public institution established on 8 January 2025 to develop a strategy in the field of cyber security. The institution has legal personality as a public entity and operates with a special budget. Its headquarters are in Ankara and it operates under the Presidency of Türkiye.

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The Cyber Security Presidency was established pursuant to a Presidential Decree. The relevant decree was published in the Official Gazette on 8 January 2025 and entered into force. The purpose of its establishment is to respond to Türkiye’s needs in the field of cyber security, manage national and international activities in this domain, and enhance the security of Türkiye’s digital infrastructure.

The primary tasks and authorities of the Presidency are as follows:

• Policy and strategy development: Defining cyber security policies and strategies and preparing action plans.
• Education and awareness: Conducting educational and awareness campaigns to enhance cyber security awareness.
• Legislative work: Developing regulations and standards in the field of cyber security.
• Cooperation development: Strengthening cooperation with public institutions, the private sector and universities.
• Domestic technology development: Supporting the development of domestic cyber security products and technologies.
• Vulnerability identification and crisis management: Identifying cyber security vulnerabilities and creating crisis and emergency response plans.

The Cyber Security Presidency consists of seven subordinate units:

• General Directorate of Cyber Defense
• General Directorate of Cyber Resilience
• General Directorate of Ecosystem Development
• Directorate of Foreign Relations
• Directorate of Management Services
• Legal Advisory
• Press and Public Relations Advisory

A total of 135 personnel have been assigned to serve at the Presidency.