Innovation and dynamism in creating sustainable electronic security
The global need for the realization and development of electronic security, and its various applications, is undeniable. In today’s world, one cannot ignore—or even underestimate—the framework and infrastructure known as electronic security. In this complex and multifaceted equation, where opportunities and threats in electronic interactions and transactions worldwide are intertwined, a country’s success in creating indigenous security frameworks constitutes a competitive advantage. This principle also applies to our beloved country.
The issue is clear: whenever new technological horizons emerge in electronics and cyberspace, a corresponding shadow of threat simultaneously arises—through reverse engineering, infiltration, and penetration of critical infrastructures. This reality calls for a vital balance: the intelligent and creative use of technological waves must proceed hand-in-hand with the establishment of robust protective measures.
Today, the primary step toward national advancement and development hinges on the full localization of these technological achievements. This principle is even more critical in the domains of digital and cyber security. Localization is not a single stage but a complete chain: from the sprouting of initial research to the maturity of advanced production, staff training, and the delivery of reliable services. Our main concern is not merely possessing technology but implementing it on a stable, secure, and trustworthy foundation—one that ensures the highest level of protection and provides peace of mind to both individual users and society at large.
To achieve this ambitious goal, there is a need to design a strategic electronic security architecture based on two foundational pillars: value engineering and knowledge management. This strategy must integrate theoretical wisdom and foundational principles with operational and practical necessities, creating a comprehensive and flawless security cycle in which every component is defined in its proper place. Our major success will be realized when this strategic combination is merged with the latent capabilities and talents of local resources and operationalized. In this path, we are not dealing with an isolated component but a dynamic yet robust system, in which all macro and micro elements must continuously and dynamically interconnect.
We firmly believe that the pure potential and invaluable expertise present in domestic forces—particularly knowledge-based companies—have the power to enhance the country’s infrastructural and superstructural capacities in the digital security arena. This is a national opportunity, and its full and effective utilization is the only way to truly appreciate it.
SAPTAM (Surveillance and Monitoring System for Public Spaces), leveraging local expertise and capacities, is one example of this creative, innovative, and opportunity-driven initiative. SAPTAM’s technological infrastructure, utilizing specialized laboratories and skilled experts, is actively serving the public, and its development continues uninterrupted. Plans and negotiations to expand SAPTAM’s services into new domains are ongoing, and soon, compliance assessment services for surveillance systems—ensuring alignment with standards and requirements—will be offered not only for commercial spaces and public places but also across additional sectors.