Türkiye’s Cybersecurity Council Announces Critical Infrastructure Sectors

The Cybersecurity Council (the “Council”), chaired by the President of Türkiye and composed of the relevant ministries, held its first meeting on 5 May 2026. The Council operates alongside the Presidency of Cybersecurity (the “Presidency”), established pursuant to the Presidential Decree on the Presidency of Cybersecurity published in the Official Gazette dated 8 January 2025 and numbered 32776. The duties and powers of the Presidency are regulated under the Cybersecurity Law No. 7545 (the “Law”).

During the meeting, data “sovereignty” and cybersecurity were emphasized as integral components of national sovereignty. In this context, strengthening Türkiye’s position in the increasingly competitive global cybersecurity landscape was identified as a strategic priority. The Council also highlighted the importance of using domestic and national technologies, particularly within critical infrastructures, and stated that the development and use of local technological capabilities in