Turkey Establishes National Cyber Security Council Under Erdogan's Leadership
[51069] Turkey Establishes National Cyber Security Council Under Erdogan's Leadership
The National Cyber Security Council of Turkey held its first meeting in Beştepe, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Turkey Establishes National Cyber Security Council
On May 5, 2026, Turkey's National Cyber Security Council convened for the first time. The meeting was held at the Presidential Complex in Beştepe, under the direct leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
According to a report by the TRT Haber channel, the council met in Beştepe to discuss the country's digital defense strategy. This channel, which is identified with the Turkish government's positions, emphasized the importance of the event as a key step in national security policy.
At the same time, the Haber Gündem channel noted that the meeting was intended to determine "Turkey's roadmap in the cyber field". The discussions are expected to outline Ankara's future policy in the face of growing digital threats, with a focus on coordination between the various branches of government.
The establishment of the council signals an increase in the importance that the Turkish government places on the protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive information, with the presence of President Erdoğan highlighting the high political level involved in formulating policy.