comprehensively during the meetings, in addition to the extent of achievement of activities stated in the previous action plan and challenges. After the meetings, a Common Mind Platform was held with the participation of 126 specialists from 73 institutions and organizations representing public institutions, critical infrastructure operators, the IT sector, universities and nongovernmental organizations. The platform studies that lasted two days determined strategic objectives and actions by focusing on Turkey’s cyber security strengths and weaknesses. Cyber Security issues have been included in the agendas of all developed countries besides international organizations such as the EU (European Union), the OECD (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development), NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), especially after 2008. The preparation of the 2016-2019 National Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan covered several stages in addition to the works carried out with stakeholders. A background literature review investigated cyber security strategies from many countries in America, Europe and the Far East, and suggested solutions in areas like scope, objectives, priorities, organization structure, resource allocation, R&D (Research and Development) coordination, public-private cooperation and training. 2016-2019 National Cyber Security Strategy 6/26