Türkiye has established a new Cybersecurity Directorate to strengthen defense against cyber threats, according to a new presidential decree.
The newly-formed body will be responsible for implementing decisions made by the Cybersecurity Board, which will be chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The board will also include key ministries such as interior, justice, defense, transport and infrastructure, along with industry and technology.
The directorate will determine policies, strategies, and objectives to ensure cybersecurity, prepare action plans, and implement projects supporting cybersecurity and information security.
The Turkish government introduced a cybersecurity roadmap in 2024 aimed at improving the protection of the country’s information infrastructure and boosting national preparedness against cyber threats.