Security has remained a fundamental concern throughout human history. From international relations to the evolution of information technologies, the concept of security has gained importance as an interdisciplinary subject of study. Today, dynamics such as the increase in cyber threats and the widespread adoption of technology have led to the need to evaluate security strategies in a more comprehensive manner. With increasing digitalization, cybersecurity has become a critical element affecting economic, social and political development. In this context, the integration of cybersecurity strategies with national development plans is of great importance. The main purpose of this study is to analyze and evaluate the way cybersecurity is addressed in the context of Turkey's Five-Year Development Plans with a systematic approach. Within the scope of this study, Turkey's eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth development plans were analyzed in detail. In this study, the qualitative research method was used to collect data through document analysis, and the data obtained were subjected to content analysis to examine how the issue of cyber security was included in the development plans, around which themes it was shaped and how it evolved over time. The findings of the study reveal that the theme of cybersecurity has an increasing importance in development plans. Especially in the last two development plans, there has been a significant increase in the frequency of use of the term cybersecurity. The findings reveal the role of cybersecurity in development policies and provide important clues for future plans.
Security, Technology, Digitalization, Cyber Security, Development Plan