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Yeşim Öztürk
Senior Research Manager (Türkiye)
IDC
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Yeşim Öztürk
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 9:05 am | Location:
Redefining Security Priorities in the Age of Generative and Agentic Intelligence
Generative and agentic AI are transforming the cybersecurity landscape, challenging traditional approaches to risk management and resilience. As threats evolve and automation becomes central, organizations must rethink priorities to balance innovation, governance, and trust. This keynote explores how AI-driven intelligence will reshape security strategies and what leaders need to do today to prepare for this paradigm shift.
Kayıhan Altınöz
CISO
TAV Airports Holding
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Kayıhan Altınöz
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 9:20 am | Location:
CISO Panel Discussion: Secure AI in Action: Lessons from CISOs
End users share real-world experiences implementing secure AI frameworks, focusing on compliance, identity, and network segmentation.
Ömer Lütfü Karagöz
Network, System & Security Infrastructure Director, Migros
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Ömer Lütfü Karagöz
Ömer Lütfi Karagöz, 1999 yılından beri Migros’ta Bilgi Teknoloji altyapıları konularında Türkiye’de ve Avrupa’da ilk olan birçok projenin hayata geçirilmesinde aktif rol almıştır. Son yıllarda oldukça karmaşıklaşan BT altyapılarını minimum güvenlik riskleri, maksimum verimlilik ve basitlik ilkeleri ile yönetebilmek adına Migros’ta birçok yatırımın yapılmasına ve yeni iş modellerinin oluşturulmasına ön ayak olmuştur. Özellikle Türkiye’de en yaygın ve verimli hibrit “Bulut Teknolojileri” kullanan ve bu konuda ödüllere sahip, Türkiye’de ilk kez ìki servis sağlayıcı ve iki uydu operatörü entegrasyonuyla network altyapısını maksimum erişebilirliğe kavuşturan ağ mimarisi kuran, Türkiye’nin en geniş kapsamlı PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standart) regulasyonuna uyumluluğu bulunan, perakendenin öncüsü Migros’ta gerçekleştirilen altyapı dönüşüm projeleri birçok kurum tarafından örnek alınmaktadır.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 9:20 am | Location:
CISO Panel Discussion: Secure AI in Action: Lessons from CISOs
End users share real-world experiences implementing secure AI frameworks, focusing on compliance, identity, and network segmentation.
Ersin Uslu
Senior Information Security & Risk Manager
Eczacıbaşı Holding
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Ersin Uslu
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 9:20 am | Location:
CISO Panel Discussion: Secure AI in Action: Lessons from CISOs
End users share real-world experiences implementing secure AI frameworks, focusing on compliance, identity, and network segmentation.
Başak Gençer Ünsalver
CISO
Vodafone Türkiye
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Başak Gençer Ünsalver
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 9:20 am | Location:
CISO Panel Discussion: Secure AI in Action: Lessons from CISOs
End users share real-world experiences implementing secure AI frameworks, focusing on compliance, identity, and network segmentation.
Özgür Orhan
CISO
Koç Holding
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Özgür Orhan
Emre Çamalan
Security Management Manager
İşNet
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Emre Çamalan
Emre Çamalan is a Cybersecurity Manager and Consultant with over 15 years of experience. He has led end-to-end security programs across the finance, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors, specializing in enterprise security architecture, network defense, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as Cyber Security Manager at İşNet, he oversees the full security lifecycle, including product deployment, system hardening, monitoring, and incident response, leading teams responsible for protecting mission-critical environments.
He possesses extensive expertise in integrating and optimizing security technologies within multi-vendor environments, both domestically and internationally. His technical background includes Check Point, Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Cisco firewall ecosystems; IBM QRadar and IBM Resilient for SIEM/SOAR; as well as enterprise-scale implementations of endpoint security, DLP, WAF, NAC, DDoS, and PAM solutions (including McAfee, Forcepoint, Imperva/Citrix, Forescout, Arbor, and Single Connect). He has also developed automation-driven improvements using Python and Perl, conducted Linux system hardening, and executed security testing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and control maturity.
Emre has successfully managed numerous audit and compliance processes under PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2 (ISAE 3402), CB DDO, and national information security frameworks. He is a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. In academia, he lectures on cybersecurity and AI modules at the University of Wolverhampton and Işık University, delivering practice-oriented education on emerging threat landscapes and modern defense strategies.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 10:25 am | Location:
Breaking the AI-Powered Attack Asymmetry
Turgay Çelik
CISO
Hayat Finans
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Turgay Çelik
I am a cybersecurity and information security leader with over 20 years of experience across defense, telecommunications, capital markets, and financial services. I started my career as a Java Developer at Havelsan, where I built a strong foundation in secure software development and discovered my passion for information and cyber security.
Throughout my career, I have managed large-scale security and technology transformation initiatives. At Turk Telekom, I contributed to Türkiye’s first MSSP project, enterprise-wide ISO/IEC 27001 certification, and SOC redesign. Later at Borsa Istanbul, I played a key role in major transformation programs including the transition from IMKB to Borsa Istanbul, migration to NASDAQ trading systems, data center modernization, and network segmentation. I continued my journey at Garanti BBVA Technology, leading initiatives across cybersecurity, information security, IT risk management, and security process improvement. Today, I serve as Chief Information Security Officer at Hayat Finans, where I lead Information Security, IT Risk Management, and Fraud teams, focusing on building resilient, secure, and compliant digital platforms.
My leadership style is people-focused, centered on building a strong security culture, empowering teams to grow and take ownership, and establishing simple, value-driven processes. I believe effective security starts with people, clear priorities, and practical execution aligned with business and regulatory needs.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 12:15 pm | Location:
Identity Security: The New Battleground
Erkan Sertoğlu
Information Security Director
sahibinden.com
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Erkan Sertoğlu
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 12:15 pm | Location:
Identity Security: The New Battleground
Deniz Akay Turpçu
Head of Information Security
Fuzul Holding
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Deniz Akay Turpçu
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 12:15 pm | Location:
Identity Security: The New Battleground
Mehmet Karabıyık
CISO
BNP Paribas Cardif
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Mehmet Karabıyık
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 3:20 pm | Location:
AI and Automation: Transforming Security Operations
Emre Ay
Global Head of Cyber Security
Beko
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Emre Ay
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 3:20 pm | Location:
AI and Automation: Transforming Security Operations
Nihan Namoğlu
CISO
AgeSA & MediSA
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Nihan Namoğlu
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 3:20 pm | Location:
AI and Automation: Transforming Security Operations
Nejla Seyhan Susam
Cyber Defense Technologies Manager
Garanti BBVA Teknoloji
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Nejla Seyhan Susam
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 3:20 pm | Location:
AI and Automation: Transforming Security Operations
Cemil Keser
Cyber Security Solutions Manager
Aksigorta
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Cemil Keser
Cemil Keser, who works as a Cyber Security Solutions Manager at Aksigorta, holds master’s degrees in Cyber Security and an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). He leads projects focusing on cyber resilience and enterprise security maturity by combining information security standards and technical requirements with his field experience.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 2:20 pm | Location:
Secure Browser + Zero Trust in the Insurance Industry
Mitun Zavery
RVP Solutions Engineering
Sonatype
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Mitun Zavery
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 2:30 pm | Location:
Trust at Machine Scale: Security Lessons from the 11th State of the Software Supply Chain Report
Özben Miçooğulları
Senior Manager
Cloudflare Türkiye & Qatar Enterprise Sales
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Özben Miçooğulları
Özben Miçooğulları is Senior Manager, Enterprise Sales at Cloudflare, leading Turkey and Qatar. A Computer Engineering graduate of Boğaziçi University, he brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft, where he drove large-scale cybersecurity and cloud initiatives across enterprise customers.
At Cloudflare, he leads a fast-growing regional team focused on Application Security and performance, SASE, and Next Generation Hyperscaler Services, helping organizations strengthen resilience and tackle for the AI Transformation in one platform.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 10:40 am | Location:
The First Hyperscaler that Invests in Türkiye
Keep your Data in Türkiye borders with Cloudflare’s Data Localisation Suite. Get Cybersecurity and Cloud Services from 9 different Datacenters in Türkiye.
Kemal Artıkarslan
Sales Engineering Lead
Forcepoint
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Kemal Artıkarslan
Kemal Artıkarslan has been working at Forcepoint since 2011 and currently leads the Sales Engineering Team supporting customers across 16 countries including Türkiye, RoG, STAN, and Levant regions. With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, he specializes in enterprise cyber security and data protection solutions. Kemal works closely with enterprises, government institutions, and strategic partners to design and implement data-centric security architectures that address modern cyber risks while enabling secure digital transformation and AI adoption.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 10:55 am | Location:
Securing an AI-Powered Business: “Enabling AI Innovation Without Losing Data Control”
As organizations rapidly adopt AI technologies, protecting sensitive data becomes more complex than ever. This session explores how businesses can securely enable AI-driven innovation while maintaining visibility and control over critical data. Leveraging DLP and DSPM strategies, attendees will learn practical approaches to managing data risk across hybrid environments, preventing unintended data exposure to AI systems, and establishing a resilient, data-centric security framework. Real-world experiences from multinational deployments demonstrate how organizations can securely transition toward an AI-powered business model.
Ayşe Yenel
Co-CEO
Kron
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Ayşe Yenel
Ayşe Yenel joined Kron Technologies in 2023 and currently serves as Executive Committee Chair and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
Ayse earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University. She started her career at JP Morgan Chase in the United States back in 1999. After holding various positions in Credit Analytics and Strategy Management she left JP Morgan as Vice President of Credit Cards Business to move to Turkiye.
In 2004 Ayse joined HSBC Turkiye to form the Retail Credit Analytics team. She worked under the Risk Function in a number of roles for 10 years including Chief Risk Officer for the Retail Bank. She moved to Retail Banking as Chief Operating Officer in 2014. Ayse was appointed as Assistant General Manager of HSBC Turkiye responsible from Wealth and Personal Banking in 2017. Additionally, Ayşe served as Vice Chairperson of HSBC Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş before joining Kron Technologies.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 10:10 am | Location:
When AI Agents Become Admins: Securing Privileged Access in the AI Age
Nadir Altmışdört
Technology Solutions Director
KoçSistem
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Nadir Altmışdört
After working for many years in the defense sector focusing on combat systems software, Nadir Altmışdört joined KoçSistem in 2012. Currently serving as the Technology Solutions Director, he leads teams that provide services to Turkey’s leading companies across a broad spectrum of areas, including Data Center, Managed Services, Cloud Computing, Platform Technologies, Communication Networks, and Cybersecurity.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 9:50 am | Location:
Cyber Resilience: Embedding Survival into Business DNA
Bilal Bahadır Yenici
Senior Cyber Defense Consultant
Google Cloud Security
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Bilal Bahadır Yenici
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 11:55 am | Location:
Reducing the Attack Surface: Strengthening Security with Integrated IT Management
Yudum Yonak
Senior Sales Leader for Eastern Europe, CIS, and Türkiye
Cohesity
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Yudum Yonak
With over 17 years in enterprise technology and cybersecurity, Yudum Yonak leads with a clear conviction: resilience is the new competitive advantage.
She currently serves as Senior Sales Leader for Eastern Europe, CIS, and Turkey at Cohesity, driving regional growth, enterprise customer engagement, and data security modernization initiatives. Previously, she led the EMEA Channel organization through the Cohesity–Veritas integration, ensuring 100% partner retention during a complex merger transition.
Recognized as one of the 2025 CRN Channel Leaders in EMEA and featured in the 2025 CRN Women of the Channel list, Yudum brings a bold, growth-driven mindset and a passion for building high-performing teams across diverse markets. She is also a Stanford Leadership Program graduate.
She believes that in a world of constant disruption, the real differentiator is not avoiding crisis — but how fast and confidently you recover.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 11:10 am | Location:
Surviving the Attack: True Cyber Resilience
Oytun Okman
Senior Systems Engineer
Cohesity
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Oytun Okman
Oytun Okman is a Senior Systems Engineer with 20+ years of enterprise IT experience, helping organizations turn security risk into practical, resilient solutions across complex environments.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 11:10 am | Location:
Surviving the Attack: True Cyber Resilience
Ünal Altınsaray
Technological Infrastructure Manager
Beyçelik Holding
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Ünal Altınsaray
Beyçelik Gestamp Automotive, along with other group companies affiliated with Beyçelik Holding, leads the technological infrastructure of these companies. Its main focus is on data centers, servers, data storage, backup, disaster recovery, enterprise networks, and end-user systems. It has nearly 30 years of experience in the sector.
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 11:10 am | Location:
Surviving the Attack: True Cyber Resilience
Hakan Özdamar
Sales Engineer
Forcepoint
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Hakan Özdamar
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 2:40 pm | Location:
Data Security for AI
Cengiz Gürer
Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer
Karmasis
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Cengiz Gürer
Event Sessions
Thursday, March 26 2026 2:50 pm | Location:
From Reactive Cybersecurity to Proactive Cyber Resilience
As cyber threats grow more complex and unpredictable, organizations can no longer rely only on reactive security models. Institutions are increasingly shifting toward proactive cyber resilience by focusing on behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, and continuous risk visibility across systems, users and data.
This session explores how organizations are redesigning their security architectures to detect risks earlier, strengthen operational continuity, and build resilience. It also highlights how new cybersecurity regulations, including Türkiye’s recently introduced cybersecurity law, are encouraging a more proactive approach to protecting critical infrastructure and managing cyber risk.