Dr. Onur AKTAS

Cybersecurity Strategist — AI-driven risk management, continuous exposure discovery, and national-scale defense architectures

For over twenty years, I have not only applied my knowledge and expertise but also shared them by teaching and mentoring, contributing to the development of future professionals. My vision today is to design AI- and automation-powered solutions that transcend boundaries, ensuring that organizations and nations secure not only their present but also their future. This dedication to learning and teaching is both a responsibility and a means of creating lasting value.

About

Dr. | Founder, lecturer, and former TR-CERT director. My mission: to build simple, accessible, and data-driven security. Experienced in large-scale cybersecurity projects across the public and private sectors, with a focus on policy development and minimizing operational risks.

Highlights

→ National Cybersecurity Leadership

→ S4E.io - Security For Everyone

A scalable platform and product portfolio built on the vision of “Security for Everyone.”

→ Academia & Publications

Peer-reviewed papers and books. Undergraduate and graduate-level teaching experience.

→ Conferences & Events

Speaker, moderator, and panelist at national and international conferences.

Experience

Founder & CEO • S4E.ioSep 2023 — Present • Ankara
Lecturer • TED UniversityOct 2024 — Present • Ankara
Head of Department • TR-CERT / USOM (BTK)Jul 2022 — Sep 2023 • Ankara
Lecturer • TOBB ETÜOct 2022 — Apr 2023 • Ankara
Technical Team Manager • BTK | USOM | TR-CERTJan 2017 — Jul 2022
Cybersecurity Engineer • BTK | USOM | TR-CERTOct 2014 — Jan 2017
Founder • Matemata Software & ConsultingJan 2013 — Oct 2014
Cybersecurity Expert • InnovaJan 2012 — Jan 2013
Cybersecurity Expert • BarikatJan 2011 — 2012

Publications

Speaking Engagements • Presentations • Conferences

Selected talks and event participations.

Press