Tür Telekom, which currently serves more than 5,000 organizations with over 50 products and services, is blocking thousands of phishing, DDoS and malware attacks every month thanks to its AI-powered systems As both the number and complexity of cyberattacks worldwide are rapidly increasing alongside artificial intelligence-powered attack techniques, one of Türkiye's leading telecoms and tech companies, Türk Telekom, is also giving AI an increasingly central role in its strategies. While millions of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks occur worldwide every day, AI-powered hacking techniques have increased these attacks both in number and in effectiveness. In parallel, global cybersecurity spending is expected to exceed $520 billion annually in 2026, while spending in Türkiye is projected to reach approximately $285.8 million by 2029. Türk Telekom is striving to be a key player in this evolving threat and market landscape, both as a provider of protection and as a developer of technology. The company currently serves more than 5,000 organizations with over 50 products and services. Thanks to its AI-powered systems, it blocks thousands of phishing, DDoS and malware attacks every month before they reach these organizations. 24/7 AI-driven security operations At the heart of the company's cybersecurity approach lies one of Türkiye's largest cybersecurity centers. The center employs nearly 130 engineers holding internationally recognized certifications including CCNA, CCNP, SANS and CEH, and provides uninterrupted service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is also accredited by TF-CSIRT, Türkiye's national cybersecurity incident response framework. One of the center's most notable features is its focus on detecting and preventing attacks before they occur using AI-powered threat hunting systems. Company executives describe this approach not only as a technical defense but also as a matter of digital sovereignty; ensuring that data remains within Türkiye's borders and is processed using domestic software stands out as