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Who We Are

Cyber Security Institute (SGE) was established under the umbrella of TÜBİTAK BİLGEM in line with the mission of ensuring national cyber security and standing on its own feet in this regard. The Institute, which has carried out many projects to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces in the field of information systems security since its establishment, has become an authority in the field of information security, which should be given great importance for the future of our country. With its growing and expert staff, SGE continues to meet the information security needs of institutions in a wide spectrum and to carry out important projects both in Turkey and abroad with the Turkish Armed Forces, public institutions and companies from the private sector.

SGE, which was established to carry out studies to increase the national cyber security capacity, started its activities in 1997 under the name of Information Systems Security (BSG) Unit under the roof of TÜBİTAK National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE). Continuing its path as a separate institute within TÜBİTAK BİLGEM as of 2012, the Cyber Security Institute serves the national security of our country with its R&D activities, which it carries out mainly to bring technology to our country in the field of cyber security. In this context, the Institute carries out solutions-oriented projects for military institutions, public institutions and organizations, and the private sector, and makes significant contributions to the creation of cyber security knowledge in our country with many successful projects.

The Institute, which has carried out many projects to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces in the field of information systems security since its establishment, has become an authority in the field of information security, which should be given great importance for the future of our country. With its growing and expert staff, SGE continues to meet the information security needs of institutions in a wide spectrum and to carry out important projects both in Turkey and abroad with the Turkish Armed Forces, public institutions and companies from the private sector.

The activities of the Cyber Security Institute are grouped under three headings:

  • Advanced Cyber Security Research and Development Studies
  • Cyber Security Strategy Determination Studies
  • Cyber Security Solution Projects

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Vision and Mission

Vision

In line with the objective of TÜBİTAK Strategic Plan, "To carry out national/international, innovative and transferable strategic researches and technologies that can be put into practice with the public and private sector in areas that need priority and national criticality in line with the development goals of the country", the vision of SGE is to achieve the ideal of a Turkey with security and dominance in cyberspace, to develop advanced education infrastructures in the field of cyber security, and to represent our country in the best way in the international arena.

Mission

In line with the objective of TÜBİTAK Strategic Plan, "To conduct national/international, innovative and practical strategic research and develop technologies in areas that need priority and national criticality in line with the development goals of the country", the mission of SGE is to provide technology acquisition in the field of cyber security by conducting research and development projects, to increase the awareness/consciousness of the society on cyber security, to train qualified manpower in the field of cyber security, and to guide national strategies.

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History

2022

Within the scope of the Development of Cyber Security Capabilities for Energy Critical Infrastructures (SYNERGY) Project, Energy Critical Infrastructures Cyber Attack Platform Development activities were carried out with the knowledge and experience gained from BOT-SEGEN Platform development studies.

Scenario preparation feature has been added to the Cyberlab application.

Testing and consultancy services for IoT products started to be provided to many different companies from the public and private sectors, especially critical systems affecting national security.

 Within the framework of the IoT ecosystem, the IoT Security Laboratory was established to provide services in various security testing expertise areas.

In cooperation with TSE, Information and Communication Security Guide Auditor Training was given.

 

2022

2021

Within the scope of NATO SPS, Advanced Cyber Security Training was given to Azerbaijan Armed Forces Military Academy.

2021

2020

SSB Academy – Cyber Security Establishment was carried out by SGE under the coordination of SSB within the scope of TAF personnel competency enhancement. In this context, a 4-month term program was carried out.

2020

2019

Within the scope of NATO SPS, Advanced Cyber Security Training was given to Azerbaijan Armed Forces Military Academy, Tunisian Armed Forces and Jordan Armed Forces.

2019

2018

The Virtual Cyber Security Laboratory (Cyberlab) was commissioned in order to carry out cyber security trainings, tests and drills in a fast, easy and cost-effective manner on virtual environments created on the cloud.

Within the scope of NATO SPS, Advanced Cyber Security training was given to Azerbaijan Armed Forces Military Academy.

2018

2015

NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) protocol was signed, and within the scope of the protocol, CCDCOE research and exercises were contributed.

2015

2014

A Corporate and Sectoral SOME Installation Guide was prepared for the benefit of organizations obliged to establish a Corporate Cyber Incident Response Team (SOME).

2014

2013

National Cyber Security Exercise was carried out in cooperation with BTK.

2013

2012

The Network Security Group, which has become one of Turkey's leading information systems security centers, was first named the Information Systems Security Department and then the Cyber Security Institute (SGE). As of this date, SGE continues its activities as an institute under the umbrella of BİLGEM.

Critical Infrastructure Sectoral Risk Analysis Methodology was created with the support of the Ministry of Development.

2012

2011

National Cyber Security Exercise was carried out in cooperation with BTK.

2011

2010

In cooperation with TÜBİTAK BİLGEM and TSE, which are stakeholders in Common Criteria certification, the journey to ensure that the certificates produced have international recognition was completed. Thus, Turkey was declared as the 14th "certificate producing country."

2010

2009

A study was initiated by the Cyber Security Institute with the support of the Ministry of Development and reports were prepared by analyzing the informatics systems of critical infrastructures such as communication, energy, finance and water throughout the country.

Safety tests were performed to industrial control systems (SCADA) of some critical infrastructures.

National Cyber Security Exercise was carried out in cooperation with BTK.

2009

2008

Successful projects were carried out in areas such as Information Security Management System and Business Continuity.

In a number of NATO projects, partnerships were made with the implementing companies to fulfill the information security requirements of the projects.

Information security trainings were provided to countries with which Turkey has close relations. 

2008

2006

Since 2006, the Common Criteria Laboratory has intensified its work on smart card security and gained expertise especially in Side Channel Analysis and Reverse Engineering. With its infrastructure in this field, it has become one of the most important test centers in the world.

2006

2005

Within the scope of the National Information Systems Security Program, the Turkish Computer Incident Response Team (TR-BOME) was established within TÜBİTAK BİLGEM to ensure the cyber security of our country.

2005

2001

Common Criteria Test Center (OKTEM) was established with the support of the Turkish General Staff.

Common Criteria (CC) assessments, which are based on the basic principle of evaluating information system products according to certain security criteria and determining the security levels they provide, have become possible in our country's laboratories.

In the following years, the lab added COMSEC (Communication Security) tests, which can be realized for crypto devices, to its capabilities.

2001

1999

The foundations of Cyber Security Institute (SGE) were laid with the establishment of a comprehensive test laboratory called the Network Security Group.

1999

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Quality Certificates

AQAP-2210 (NATO ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TO AQAP-2110 OR AQAP-2310) (2021)

Expiry Date: 24.06.2024

AQAP-2110 (NATO QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING) (2021)

Expiry Date: 24.06.2024

TS EN ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Expiry Date: 24.06.2024

BİLGEM ISO / IEC 27001:2017 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE (2020)

Expiry Date: 22.09.2023
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(SGE) Cyber Security Institute

The Cyber Security Institute, which was established to carry out studies to increase the national cyber security capacity, carries out research and development activities in the field of cyber security; carries out solutions-oriented projects for military institutions, public institutions and organizations and the private sector.

The main fields of activity of our institute, which has made a significant contribution to the creation of cyber security knowledge and tactical infrastructure in our country with many successful projects to date, are secure software development, penetration tests and vulnerability analysis.

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(IZE) Artificial Intelligence Institute

Artificial Intelligence Institute is the first institute established within the scope of TUBITAK centers and institutes, which cuts the sectors and research fields horizontally and focuses directly on the emerging technology field. For this reason, it constitutes an innovative model in terms of both the open innovation and co-development approach of the institute and its focus on emerging technology.

Artificial Intelligence Institute aims to develop core technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and bring these innovations from the forefront of science to the use of the industry as soon as possible. Focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, it will continue to play its part in pioneering efforts to create and sustain artificial intelligence-based innovation, growth and productivity in Turkey. Working with industry and public institutions in Turkey, together with other organizations within the artificial intelligence ecosystem, spreading the use of artificial intelligence and increasing the workforce specialized in this field are among its primary goals.

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Intern

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM builds its basic strategy for the future on qualified knowledge and qualified people focused on national targets in the research, technology development and innovation ecosystem.

Starting from the understanding that "the most important resource of a country is generally people, specifically scientists," TÜBİTAK encourages and supports our youth from an early age. In this context, providing young minds with early exposure to technology production is crucial for the success of our National Technology Move. Accordingly, TÜBİTAK BİLGEM offers internship opportunities to undergraduate students from universities every year.

You can follow internship announcements and submit your applications through the Career Gateway at https://kariyerkapisi.cbiko.gov.tr.

You can access frequently asked questions about internships at TÜBİTAK BİLGEM from here. 

Application Conditions
  • Students enrolled in undergraduate (2nd year and above) and associate degree programs in departments offering education in universities and conducting insurance procedures through the higher education institution to which they are affiliated can benefit from the internship opportunity.
  • For undergraduate and associate degree students, a minimum Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 out of 4 is required. The GPA of candidates with a 100-point system is converted to a 4-point system based on the "Conversion Table of Grades from the 4-Point System to the 100-Point System" published by the Higher Education Council.
  • There is no requirement for a foreign language certificate during the internship application process.
  • Students enrolled in departments such as Forensic Computing Engineering, Computer Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer and Informatics, Computer and Software Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Control Engineering, Control and Computer Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or Software Engineering in universities can apply for internships.

Internship applications are accepted between December and January, and the internship period covers June, July, and August.

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Scholar

Scholar assignments are made for research and development activities for undergraduate, master's, doctoral students, and post-doctoral researchers. In our center, scholars are appointed for practical purposes in externally funded, TARAL, or European Union projects.

You can contact us via the email address bilgem.yetenekkazanimi@tubitak.gov.tr to apply to be a scholar.
Application Conditions

(1) The conditions for undergraduate scholars in externally funded projects conducted by the institution are specified below:

  •  Being a student continuing undergraduate education at higher education institutions established in Turkey (excluding foreign language preparatory students).
  • Having a weighted cumulative GPA for previous years, excluding preparatory years, based on the university's grading system, which satisfies the formula score and foreign language requirements in the recruitment criteria.
  • Completing at least the first semester of the first year of undergraduate education.
  • Having a GPA of "+3.00" and a University Placement Exam Ranking of "10,000 ≥" for undergraduate general average.
  • For foreign students placed in Turkish universities without taking the ÖSYM exam or for those who completed undergraduate education through exams such as Vertical Transfer Exam, the lowest university placement ranking of the department from the year the candidate started the undergraduate program is considered in the ranking formula.

(2) The conditions for master's degree scholars in externally funded projects conducted by the institution are specified below:

  • Being a student continuing master's degree education at higher education institutions established in Turkey (excluding special students and foreign language preparatory students).
  • Currently pursuing a master's degree in the project's field of responsibility.

(3) The conditions for doctoral students in externally funded projects conducted by the institution are specified below:

  • Being a student continuing doctoral education at higher education institutions established in Turkey (excluding special students and foreign language preparatory students).
  • Currently pursuing a doctorate in the project's field of responsibility or conducting a doctorate in areas determined within the framework of the YÖK-TÜBİTAK Doctoral Program Project Collaboration Protocol. (Students in medical specialization and artistic proficiency are accepted as doctoral students.)
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Candidate Researcher

Students in the 3rd and 4th years of relevant engineering departments at universities can apply to our Part-Time Candidate Researcher positions through our Job Application System at kariyer.tubitak.gov.tr. By doing so, they can gain work experience at TÜBİTAK BİLGEM during their university years.

This program does not have an end date. Candidate Researcher personnel working part-time during their university period can seamlessly transition to full-time employment as Researcher personnel at TÜBİTAK BİLGEM without interrupting their career journey after graduating from the undergraduate program.

Application Conditions

Conditions for the Candidate Researcher Program:

  • Being a 3rd or 4th-year student in the relevant departments specified in the announcements at universities.
  • Foreign language proficiency: Achieving appropriate scores in the exam types specified in the announcement or studying in a program that is 100% in English for undergraduate education.
  • Satisfying the formula score:

Weighted Graduation Average + (10,000/University Placement Exam Ranking) + Additional Score* >= 3.20

*Candidates who have achieved rankings and awards in national and international competitions will receive an additional score of 0.3.

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Researcher

By joining TÜBİTAK BİLGEM as a Researcher, you can contribute to developments in the fields of information technology, information security, and advanced electronics. You'll have the opportunity to make your mark on innovations, closely follow advancements, enhance your skills, and shape your future by advancing in your career.

You can apply to our currently open positions through the TÜBİTAK Job Application System .

Application Conditions

Conditions for Job Application:

  • Foreign language proficiency: Attaining appropriate scores in the exam types specified in the announcement or studying in a program that is 100% in English for undergraduate education.
  • Fulfilling specific requirements stated in the announcement (such as undergraduate department, years of experience, expertise, etc.).
  • Satisfying the formula score:

For Candidates with Less than 3 Years of Experience:

Weighted Graduation Average + (10,000 / University Placement Exam Ranking) + Additional Score* >= 3.20

 

For Candidates with 3 Years and More of Experience:

Weighted Graduation Average + (10,000 / University Placement Exam Ranking) + 5*[1 / (1 + e^(5 - years of experience) ) ] + Additional Score* >= 3.20


*Candidates who have achieved rankings and awards in national and international competitions will receive an additional score of 0.3.

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MILSEC 4 - Secure IP Terminal

SAFE IP TERMINAL

While the MİLSEC-4 terminal offers an up-to-date solution for next-generation secure communication (voice, data and video) in IP networks, it provides an uninterrupted communication service by maintaining the compatibility of secure voice communication in PSTN networks with PSTN secure phones in use.
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Configuration, surveillance and software update processes of MILSEC-4 terminals are carried out securely remotely using the Security Management Center (GYM). MİLSEC-4 terminal is capable of IP Network Key Loading (IPAAY) through secure communication with GYM without the need for an additional device.

MİLSEC-4 terminals are interoperable with MİLSEC-1A and MİLSEC-2 phones and offer the opportunity to replace MİLSEC-1A and MİLSEC-2 phones without interruption in the gradual transformation of PSTN networks to next generation IP networks.

FEATURES

  • End-to-end secure voice communication in PSTN networks
  • End-to-end secure voice, image and data transmission in IP networks
  • NATO SCIP compliance on IP networks
  • Compatibility with commercial SIP products
  • Interoperability with MILSEC1A and MILSEC2 secure phones
  • National and AES crypto algorithms
  • Remote software update
  • Easy operation with touch screen

It is subject to the sales license to be given by the Ministry of National Defense.