DevSecOps
BORSA İSTANBUL
Borsa Istanbul

3rd of DevSecOps Days Istanbul
DevSecOps:
The Future Unfolds
Shape the Future with AI
Join us on May 28-29, 2025, at Borsa Istanbul for the third DevSecOps Days Istanbul Conference, themed ‘AI for DevSecOps.’ Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming secure software development and operations. Connect with industry leaders, CTOs, and cybersecurity experts from Turkcell, Microsoft, and beyond. Explore best practices, attend workshops, and become part of a global community shaping the future of technology. Click to dive into this groundbreaking event!
Speakers
Meet the Pioneers of Tomorrow’s Tech
Hasan Yaşar
Carnegie Mellon University
Andrew Clay Shafer
Ergonautic
Aaron Rinehart
Capital One
Omar Khawaja
Data Leadership Collaborative
Yusuke Nirahara
Cognitive Research Laboratories
Dr. Mehmet Ali Serttaş
BT Association
Dr. Mert Özarar
Chief Technology Officer - Ministry of Treasury and Finance
Fatih Alamur
Chief Information Officer - Ministry of Industry and Technology
Events
Event Schedule: Two Days of Innovation
Opening Speeches
The opening speeches of DevSecOps Days Istanbul will commence with Dr. Mehmet Ali Serttaş, Chairman of BT, setting the tone for the event. Following his address, Erdinç Tutam, CIO of Borsa Istanbul, Taşkın Öker, CIO of Takasbank, Fatih Alamur, CIO of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and Dr. Mert Özarar, CIO of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, will deliver their opening remarks to welcome attendees to this impactful gathering.
DevSecOps and Beyond
Andrew Clay Shafer from Ergonautic will explore “DevSecOps and Beyond” at DevSecOps Days Istanbul. A DevOps pioneer, Shafer will discuss the future of security and automation, inspiring Turkey’s startups and defense sector.
Synergy between AI, Agile & DevSecOps
Hasan Yaşar from Carnegie Mellon University will take the stage at DevSecOps Days Istanbul to explore “Synergy between AI, Agile & DevSecOps.” DevOps emphasizes collaboration, while Agile boosts speed—AI takes this synergy to the next level.
Security Chaos Engineering
Aaron Rinehart from Capital One brings “Security Chaos Engineering” to DevSecOps Days Istanbul. By applying chaos engineering to cybersecurity, Rinehart tests system resilience against unexpected flaws. This approach could bolster Turkey’s critical infrastructure, from defense to tech hubs.
Panel: 1 – DevSecOps: The Future of Secure Software Development
DevSecOps Days Istanbul will feature "Panel 1: DevSecOps: The Future of Secure Software Development," moderated by Arafat Salih Aydıner. The panelists include Emre Uzun from Türkcell, Kaan Demircan from Microsoft, and Kadir Yıldız, CISO of Turkish Airlines (THY), who will discuss innovative approaches to secure software development in the AI-driven era.
Panel 2 – Balancing Speed and Security: DevSecOps in a Zero Trust World
DevSecOps Days Istanbul will host "Panel 2: Balancing Speed and Security: DevSecOps in a Zero Trust World," moderated by İbrahim Oral Emül. The panelists include Ali Rıza Bulazar from Borsa Istanbul, Faruk Selman Lekesiz from Takasbank, and Abdulkerim Demir from Ziraat Teknoloji, who will explore strategies for integrating speed and security in a zero trust environment.
AI, DevSecOps and Cybersecurity
Yusuke Nirahara from Cognitive Research Labs will present ‘AI, DevSecOps and Cybersecurity’ at DevSecOps Days Istanbul, exploring AI’s role in enhancing cybersecurity.
AI & Ethic, EU AI Act.
Yusuf Sinan Akgül, Dean of GTU, will speak on 'AI & Ethic, EU AI Act' at DevSecOps Days Istanbul, exploring AI’s ethical and regulatory future.
Panel 3: Kubernetes and Container Security
Panel 3: Kubernetes and Container Security at DevSecOps Days Istanbul will feature experts Emre Cebişli from Anadolu Ajansı (AA), Osman Doğan from Gais Security, Altuğ Yıldırım from Quasys, Derya Sezen from Kloia, and Serhat Can from JumpCloud, discussing cutting-edge solutions for securing containerized environments.
AI Security Framework
Omar Khawaja from Data Leadership Collaborative will present “AI Security Framework” at DevSecOps Days Istanbul. With his Databricks expertise, he’ll unveil a framework to secure AI systems—a game-changer for Turkey’s proactive cybersecurity stance.
Workshop 1: DevSecOps Workshop
On Day 2 of DevSecOps Days Istanbul, the DevSecOps Workshop (09:30 - 11:00), led by Hasan Yaşar from Carnegie Mellon University, offers 30 participants hands-on AI-driven security training. Organized by Bilişim Teknolojileri Derneği (BT) on May 29, 2025, at Borsa Istanbul.








