Mr. Gökçe Karacayilmaz, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Mr. Gökçe Karacayilmaz is a seasoned cybersecurity expert from Ankara, Turkey, with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and strategy. Born in Izmir in 1979, Gökçe holds a Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering from the Turkish Military Academy, an MSc in Information Systems from Gazi University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Forensic Sciences at Hacettepe University. Fluent in Turkish and English, Gökçe has extensive expertise in IT/OT cybersecurity, risk management, and cybersecurity operations management, holding international certifications such as GXPN. Throughout their career, they have held various leadership roles, including ICT/Cybersecurity Manager and SOC Manager, and contributed to numerous academic publications and international conferences. Gökçe’s professional skills span network security, industrial control systems security, malware analysis, and penetration testing, and they have participated in significant projects like NATO CyberCoalition 2018
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Academic Background 🎓
Gökçe Karacayilmaz holds a Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering from the Turkish Military Academy in Ankara, where she studied from 1997 to 2002. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Gazi University in Ankara, completed between 2008 and 2010. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Forensic Sciences at Hacettepe University in Ankara, a journey she began in 2019 and continues to this day
Professional Experience 🚀
From 2002 to 2019, Gökçe Karacayilmaz served as an ICT/Cybersecurity Manager, demonstrating versatile expertise across a spectrum of roles. As a Risk Analysis and Management Manager, she spearheaded the implementation of ISO 27001 standards, conducted thorough audits, and meticulously managed security rules. Transitioning seamlessly into the role of Test and Simulation Center Manager, Gökçe tested emerging products and technologies, conducted performance evaluations, and innovatively developed Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges to enhance organizational preparedness.
Certifications and Training 🏅
Gökçe Karacayilmaz’s pursuit of excellence in cybersecurity is underscored by her extensive certification and training portfolio. Holding the prestigious GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) certification, she demonstrates proficiency in identifying vulnerabilities and executing advanced penetration testing methodologies. Complementing this, her Huawei certifications as a Certified Network Associate (HCNA) and Certified Network Professional (HCNP) underscore her competence in network infrastructure and security.
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: Cyber security in industrial control systems: Analysis of DoS attacks against PLCs and the insider effect
- Published in: 2018 6th International Istanbul Smart Grids and Cities Congress and Fair (ICSG)
- Cited by: 56
- Title: False data injection attacks and the insider threat in smart systems
- Published in: Computers & Security
- Cited by: 23
- Title: Cyber security analysis of DoS and MitM attacks against PLCs used in smart grids
- Published in: 7th International Istanbul Smart Grids and Cities Congress and Fair (ICSG)
- Cited by: 12
- Title: Endüstri 4.0’ın Gelişim Sürecinde Unutulan Bileşen: Siber Güvenlik
- Published in: Düzce Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi
- Cited by: 8
- Title: A novel approach to continuous CVE analysis on enterprise operating systems for system vulnerability assessment
- Published in: International Journal of Information Technology
- Cited by: 4