Cyber security in the national protection of Turkey

Cyber attacks supported by individuals and states are increased by the prevalence of information technologies and usage of these technologies at the critical infrastructure of the states. In this study, these cyber attacks and associated impacts are researched. In connection with this issue, evolution of cyber threats from malware such as viruses to weapons is studied by examples. In addition, within this thesis, precautions against these threats are mentioned. Usage of anti-malware applications as prevalent precautions is assessed within this context. National and international standards of information security, information security strategies of EU, USA and some other countries and precautions for cyber security of Turkey are studied.In the 9th Development Plan of Turkey, building information society is targeted. In this thesis, requirements to reach this target securely are researched. Under this information, it is considered that educated citizens and companies along with public institutions should cooperate to provide a nationwide cyber security. Consequently, it is defended that government should play an affective role to protect, educate, and guide governmental and private companies and citizens about cyber security. Accordingly, this thesis advises that cyber security should be put into the next development plan.