Technical Visit: Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK)
Event Overview
On December 9th, IEEE Çankaya University Student Branch organized a technical visit to the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), the primary regulatory body for Turkey’s digital and telecommunications infrastructure. This visit offered students a unique "behind-the-scenes" look at the management of national cyber defense and mobile communication systems.
Technical Highlights & Key Departments
The visit focused on three core pillars of Turkey's technological landscape:
National Cyber Incident Response Center (USOM): Participants observed the 24/7 operations dedicated to protecting Turkey’s cyberspace. The session covered real-time monitoring of cyber threats and the active processes involved in mitigating large-scale cyber attacks.
Central Mobile Systems (MMS): An in-depth technical examination of the infrastructure managing mobile communication traffic and the regulatory systems for mobile device registration.
BTK Academy: An exploration of the educational hub for software and emerging technologies, highlighting available resources for students to enhance their technical skill sets through specialized training programs.
Objectives
Practical Application: To witness the field application of cybersecurity and networking theories in a mission-critical environment.
Infrastructure Awareness: To understand the technical requirements of maintaining national mobile and data networks.
Professional Networking: To connect with industry experts and government officials who manage the nation's digital infrastructure.
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- Ankara, Ankara
- Türkiye
- Starts 27 November 2025 11:16 AM UTC
- Ends 04 December 2025 09:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge