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KVKK and Cybersecurity Project
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Success Story

Çakmakçı Group KVKK and Cybersecurity Compliance Project

The KVKK compliance and cybersecurity projects carried out for Çakmakçı Group’s subsidiaries in different sectors enabled the group to securely manage its data in finance, jewellery, fintech, energy and education. Through comprehensive data inventory work, penetration tests, policy development processes and training programmes, Çakmakçı Group both strengthened its legal compliance and reinforced its leadership in the sector by increasing customer trust.

Challenges and the Decision Point

Creating a data inventory suited to a multi-sector structure
MASAK & BDDK compliance in fintech and foreign exchange companies
Jewellery and retail CRM processes
KVKK and cybersecurity awareness training for employees

Achievements and Contributions

Customer Trust
Financial Compliance
Operational Efficiency
Cyber Resilience
Risk Reduction

Thanks to the strategic steps it took in KVKK compliance and cybersecurity, Çakmakçı Group standardised the data processing operations used across its various subsidiaries, ensured regulatory compliance in its finance and precious metals companies, and strengthened KYC and AML processes on its fintech and crypto-asset platforms. Awareness programmes were organised in its education, energy and technology subsidiaries, raising employees’ sense of responsibility.

Technological Security Measures

The group companies’ databases were protected with encryption technologies, and network security and DDoS measures were strengthened. In addition, 24/7 monitoring was provided across all subsidiaries through SIEM and SOC integrations.

Transparency and Customer Information

Privacy notices and explicit consent processes were put into operation on the websites and CRM infrastructures. Customers were informed clearly and transparently about which data is processed and how.

Data Analysis and Improvement

A detailed data inventory was created across all subsidiaries. Department-based access privileges were reorganised, and improvements were made in high-risk areas.

Awareness and Training

KVKK and cybersecurity training was provided to all employees. The training covered legal responsibilities, data breach risks and potential sanctions. Participants were offered the opportunity for internal certification.

Contributions Provided to Çakmakçı Group

  • Operational Efficiency:
    Operational efficiency was increased by standardising data processing operations.

  • Regulatory Compliance Strength:
    Full compliance with BDDK, MASAK, SPK and KVKK obligations was ensured.

  • Customer Trust:
    Customer trust was raised to the highest level with transparent policies and strong security measures.

  • Cyber Resilience:
    Resilience against cyber threats was increased with SOC, SIEM and IDS/IPS integrations.

  • Cost and Risk Reduction:
    Potential breach costs were reduced and legal risks were minimised.

  • Employee Engagement:
    Employee awareness was increased through training and certification, and a security culture was integrated into the corporate structure.