The observation of information security awareness in Turkey

In this thesis, information security awareness of five different sample domains has been examined by web-based general survey composed of basic security topics. Moreover, information security awareness of IT security personnel working in seven different public institutions which have great and complex network systems has also been examined by more technical survey as well. The correct and incorrect way of behaviour of respondents have been put forwarded in line with the discussion of information security principals by analyzing the responses with using well-known statistic analysis tool. Hence, the current posture of information security awareness has been spotted. The weak and strong sides of internet users in security knowledge have been emphasized with the analysis of general survey data. In the analysis of technical survey, the shortages of security measures resulted in some vulnerabilities in the institution networks have been highlighted. At the end of general survey, participants have been directed to relative website and a suggestion document has been also presented in order to contribute positively to their information security awareness at the same time.