Dr. Onur AKTAS

Cybersecurity Strategist & AI Security Researcher focused on 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. Onur AKTAS is the Founder & CEO of S4E.io and a former Head of Department at TR-CERT/USOM. He also teaches part-time at TED University. His mission is to make security simple, accessible, and data-driven. Over two decades, he has led large-scale cybersecurity projects across the public and private sectors, contributed to national cyber policy, and built operations that reduce risk at scale. His current focus is AI security and AI-driven risk management.

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
Part-time Instructor • 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 - Jan 2012

Publications

Certifications & Training

Memberships

Speaking Engagements • Presentations • Conferences

Selected talks and event participations.

Press