The evaluation of cyber security concept: A case of Turkey

In today's world, countries strive to be in a favorable position in the cyber space and improve their influence by enhancing technological adequacy and capabilities. Countries which are deeply dependent on technology and internet can be exposed to cyber-attacks more over the internet, an indispensable element of cyber-attacks. Considering that these cyber-attacks usually target the critical infrastructure sectors such as transportation, energy, water, finance, and telecommunications, which one of utmost importance for the countries. It is not hard to imagine the possibility of immense financial losses, loss of life and property and drastic reductions in services that can be experienced if such attacks occur. Therefore, countries, by creating their own defense mechanisms, should develop their own cyber security studies and policies to take control of cyberspace filled with uncertainties without new unrest occurred. Consequently, achieving an adequate level of consciousness and awareness by identifying lessons from the examples of experienced cyber-attacks, by recognizing the components of the concept of cyber security better, and creating their national cyber security policy and action plans by understanding very well of cyber security studies and policy conducted by international organizations and states should be among the main goals about cyber security which the states have to conduct.