In his interview with Fortune Türkiye, Kafein Technology Deputy General Manager Sefa Merve Ağlaç shared his insights on the emerging risks organizations face in the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data management, as well as their digital transformation journeys. The interview also highlighted Kafein Technology’s integrated technology approach, data-driven security vision, and solutions designed to help organizations prepare for the digital world of the future.

Preparing Organizations for the Digital World of the Future

Positioning artificial intelligence not only within the security layer but at the center of the entire technology ecosystem, Kafein Technology aims to help organizations become resilient, scalable, and ready for the digital future while protecting them against today’s cyber threats. According to Sefa Merve Ağlaç, Deputy General Manager of Kafein Technology, organizations today need a holistic structure where different technology layers can be managed together rather than separately.

• How has the focus of cyber threats changed? Where do the main risks begin for companies today?

In recent years, the focus of cyber threats has clearly shifted toward the application and data layers. Today, risks are no longer limited to unauthorized access to systems; insufficient visibility into how systems are used and how data moves within organizations has also become a significant risk area.

Operational transparency has become one of the most critical priorities for companies. Attacks now progress more through behaviors within applications rather than infrastructure vulnerabilities, causing many risks to grow unnoticed.

As a result, the security approach is also evolving. Traditional perimeter-based security models are being replaced by more integrated approaches capable of understanding internal system dynamics, monitoring data flows, and identifying risks at an early stage.

• Which cybersecurity areas are organizations struggling with the most?

Organizations mainly struggle with increasing system complexity, limited visibility, and regulatory compliance requirements. As digital infrastructures expand, monitoring how applications and data layers operate in real time becomes increasingly difficult.

While multi-cloud environments and microservice architectures provide agility, they also create fragmented structures that are more difficult to secure and control. This makes end-to-end visibility of data flows more challenging and creates hidden risk areas.

Although organizations often believe they control access, they cannot always clearly see how that access is being used.

Today, cybersecurity is no longer just about preventing threats; it is about understanding the entire system, identifying risks at an early stage, and simultaneously meeting compliance requirements.

• How does Kafein Technology approach increasing technology and security demands?

At Kafein Technology, we approach technology not as fragmented layers but as an end-to-end ecosystem. Today, data, applications, and infrastructure are not independent from one another; they form a holistic structure that constantly interacts.

Our approach is built on enabling organizations to manage this complex structure and gain control across all layers. We address everything from data management and cloud solutions to cybersecurity and testing processes through an integrated perspective.

In cybersecurity, our focus is not only on protection but also on building sustainable structures capable of anticipating risks. Our goal is not just to manage complexity but to eliminate it.

Ultimately, we aim to help organizations not only protect themselves against today’s threats but also build resilient, scalable, and future-ready digital infrastructures.

• How are artificial intelligence and automation transforming security operations?

Artificial intelligence and automation are rewriting the rules of cybersecurity. They are no longer just tools that accelerate processes; they are becoming critical structures capable of predicting risks and supporting decision-making processes.

Especially in areas such as anomaly detection and threat prioritization, AI can identify signals that might otherwise be missed by humans, enabling organizations to respond more quickly and accurately. This transforms security operations from reactive structures into more predictable models.

The real transformation occurs when these technologies work in integration with the organization’s overall technology ecosystem. This allows organizations to build security structures that can respond to incidents in real time, continuously learn, and constantly improve themselves.

At Kafein Technology, we position artificial intelligence not only within the security layer but at the center of the entire ecosystem.

• How have geopolitical risks and increasing cyberattacks changed corporate behavior?

Cybersecurity is no longer merely an IT issue; it has become central to business continuity and enterprise risk management. Increasing geopolitical tensions and state-sponsored threats worldwide have made cyber risks an inseparable part of this landscape.

This has fundamentally changed how companies approach security. Organizations are moving away from isolated solutions and toward integrated security architectures that combine data, applications, and infrastructure.

The most important shift has occurred in how organizations approach security itself. Companies are transitioning from reactive structures to models capable of anticipating risks before they occur.

Today, cybersecurity has become a strategic capability that provides organizations with resilience and competitive advantage in uncertain environments.

• Which areas are at the center of your growth strategy?

We shape our growth strategy by focusing on critical areas emerging alongside digital transformation. Application layers, cloud environments, and operational systems stand out as both the fastest-growing and the highest-risk areas.

Accordingly, we pursue an integrated model that addresses data, applications, and infrastructure together. While strengthening this structure with our proprietary products, we also provide customers with a broader technology ecosystem through our global partnerships.

Our goal is not only to help organizations manage existing risks but also to enable them to build sustainable and scalable structures capable of adapting to constantly evolving technology environments.

• Which markets stand out in your international growth plans?

In our international growth strategy, we focus on markets shaped by rapid digitalization and strong regulatory requirements. In this context, Europe and the Middle East stand out as two strategic regions with different dynamics.

In Europe, data protection and compliance requirements are driving organizations toward more systematic security investments, while in the Middle East, accelerating digitalization is increasing demand for more flexible and scalable solutions.

To address these different needs, we design our products with modular and adaptable structures.

We believe that lasting success in international markets is determined by the combination of technological strength and the ability to quickly adapt to local needs.

• How do you evaluate Türkiye’s global competitiveness in cybersecurity?

Türkiye has significant potential in cybersecurity thanks to its strong engineering capabilities, rapid adaptability, and local technology development capacity. Recent regulations also indicate that this field is gaining a more strategic foundation.

Evaluations by the International Telecommunication Union show that Türkiye has established a strong base, particularly in legal infrastructure and institutionalization. However, areas such as talent development and international collaborations remain critical for further growth.

Overall, it is clear that Türkiye has strong development momentum. Transforming this potential into sustainable competitive advantage depends on the combined advancement of technology, human resources, and global integration.

• What kind of operational advantages do Kafein Technology’s products and solutions provide to organizations?

Today, organizations’ greatest need is the ability to manage different technology layers within a holistic structure rather than separately. At Kafein Technology, we position our cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data management solutions around this approach.

With All-in Cloud, we make multi-cloud environments manageable through a single platform, enabling operational efficiency, cost control, and performance optimization. With All-in Cyber, we consolidate data from different security layers to enable faster and more accurate threat analysis.

Our data and data security solutions form the foundation of this structure. We help organizations better understand data flows, improve data quality, and address security concerns at earlier stages.

When these three areas work together, the most important benefit emerges: fragmented structures become simplified, control increases, and organizations can make faster and more accurate decisions.

As a result, Kafein’s approach transforms security from an operational burden into a strategic advantage that directly contributes to business value.

At Kafein Technology, our goal is not only to help organizations manage today, but also to transform them into structures capable of anticipating the future.

Source: Fortune Türkiye

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