# Turkish defense and cyber security personnel updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-defense-and-cyber-security-personnel-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-16T04:10:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Turkey’s defense and cyber security sectors have announced several strategic personnel updates. Berkan Karakurt, formerly of the Presidency of Defence Industries and Aselsan, has been appointed as the Press Advisor for the Presidency of Cyber Security to manage communications regarding digital resilience and artificial intelligence.

Additionally, the Presidency of Defence Industries is recruiting 13 contracted IT personnel for roles based in Konya. These positions include specialists in cyber security, artificial intelligence, software development, DevOps, and network systems. Applicants must undergo written and oral examinations, with the application deadline set for August 31, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Presidency of Defense Industries to hire 13 IT staff in Konya

The Presidency of Defense Industries is hiring 13 contracted IT personnel in Konya, with applications closing on August 31, 2026, following written and oral exams.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/presidency-of-defense-industries-to-hire-13-it-staff-in-konya

### 2026-08-12: Turkey's Cyber Security and Defence sectors announce key appointments and recruitment

Berkan Karakurt is appointed Press Advisor for the Presidency of Cyber Security, while the Presidency of Defence Industries announces recruitment for 13 specialized IT and cyber security roles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-cyber-security-and-defence-sectors-announce-key-appointments-and-recruitment

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