Turkey Ranks in the Top 10 in Cyber Security, Strong Measures Against Emerging Threats
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu evaluated Turkey’s success in the field of cyber security and the measures it has taken to combat emerging threats to national security. Minister Uraloğlu stated that Turkey prevents over 400 cyber attacks every day and is among the top 10 countries in the world in this field. This statement was made during the evaluations made on transportation and infrastructure investments at the Anadolu Agency (AA) Editor’s Desk.
Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that Turkey’s point in cyber security has created an effective defense mechanism against global threats and is of vital importance in terms of protecting national interests. He also stated that thanks to the proactive measures Turkey has taken against cyber attacks, the security of personal data is ensured and that artificial agendas will not be allowed to be created on this issue.
Ranking in the Top 10 in Cyber Security
The most striking point in Minister Uraloğlu’s statements was that Turkey is among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of cyber security. Cyber security has become an increasingly important issue with the rapid increase in digitalization. In this context, Turkey’s success in the national and international arena is considered an indicator of how strong the country’s technological infrastructure is.
Turkey manages to eliminate threats in this area by making strong investments in both the public and private sectors in cyber security. Uraloğlu stated that an average of more than 400 cyber attacks are prevented every day and that such attacks are stopped without damaging Turkey’s critical infrastructure. This shows how prepared Turkey is in terms of cyber defense.
Security of Personal Data
Minister Uraloğlu also made important statements regarding the security of personal data. Emphasizing that there is no leak or risk regarding the protection of personal data in Turkey, Uraloğlu stated that artificial agendas are being created on this issue. In Turkey, various legal regulations have been made regarding the protection of personal data, especially in recent years, and serious inspections have been initiated in this area.
The security of personal data is an increasingly important issue in the digital world. In particular, the measures taken to ensure the security of sensitive information such as financial information, health data and social media accounts stand out as part of Turkey’s success in the field of cybersecurity.
Sanctions on Social Media and Digital Platforms
Minister Uraloğlu also touched on the decisions taken regarding social media platforms. The recent access bans and sanctions imposed on some platforms show how seriously Turkey takes security measures in the digital world. Speaking particularly about the access ban imposed on Instagram, Uraloğlu stated that such platforms are aware of Turkey’s determination and that all kinds of sanctions can be applied if necessary.
Turkey is taking various measures to both ensure the security of users and ensure that the platforms comply with their legal obligations by keeping its relations with digital platforms in balance. The main purpose of these sanctions is to create a secure environment in the digital world and to protect the rights of users.
Risks Towards Pagers
Uraloğlu, who made statements regarding the attacks carried out by Hezbollah elements in Lebanon using pagers, stated that these devices are almost never used in Turkey and therefore there is no similar risk in Turkey. Pagers are known as a communication tool that has almost become a thing of the past today and are no longer used with the development of modern mobile technologies.
This statement shows how up-to-date Turkey’s technological infrastructure is and how it quickly adapts to developing threats. In addition, the decrease in the use of such devices is considered an indicator that Turkey is closely following technological advances.
Turkey’s Cyber Security Vision
Minister Uraloğlu’s statements on cyber security reveal how ambitious Turkey has become in this area. Cyber security not only protects a country’s technological infrastructure, but has also become an important part of national security. Acting with this awareness, Turkey is making extensive cyber security investments in both the public and private sectors.
With the acceleration of digitalization in recent years, cyber threats have also increased. At this point, Turkey’s success in cybersecurity proves how prepared it is for these threats in the future. Turkey’s cybersecurity vision includes being prepared not only for today’s digital world, but also for the future.
