BARLAS Cyber Security Team

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Who We Are

An expert team dedicated to strengthening organizations' digital resilience.

We are a team specialized in offensive security. We identify security gaps before they become a risk, guide their remediation, and strengthen your defenses for the long term. Our aim is not merely to deliver a service, but to be your trusted solution partner.

Founder

Barış GEREK

TSE Registered Penetration Test Expert

A graduate of Istanbul Technical University, Barış GEREK placed third as a Security Architect at SoftITo, a subsidiary of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. He is pursuing a master's degree focused on maritime cybersecurity, blending his knowledge and experience with current approaches to strengthen organizations' cyber resilience.

TSE Registered Penetration Test Expert Certificate — Barış GEREK, Certificate No TSE-STU-KYT-WEB-213 View Certificate
Turkish Standards Institution

Registered Penetration Test Expert

Kayıtlı Sızma Testi Uzmanı

An official certificate of specialization issued by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) under standard TS 13638, in the domain of “Web Applications and Databases”, in the name of Barış GEREK. Penetration testing competence registered by an independent, state-approved authority.

  • Certificate No: TSE-STU-KYT-WEB-213
  • Valid: 22.06.2026 – 22.06.2029
  • Turkish Standards Institution (TSE)
SoftITo Information Security Architect Achievement Certificate — Barış GEREK, a subsidiary of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce View Certificate
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

Information Security Architect

SoftITo Yazılım - Bilişim Akademisi · Third Place

An achievement certificate awarded to Barış GEREK in the 2nd Term Information Security Architect program at SoftITo Yazılım - Bilişim Akademisi, an institution of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce — a program he joined after being selected through an interview from among thousands of applicants. Certified by a nationally recognized institution, this achievement proves our team's information-security competence.

  • Certificate No: BGM2-6-8232
  • Training: 15.05.2024 – 06.08.2024
  • Information Security Architect — Third Place
  • SoftITo Yazılım - Bilişim Akademisi

Expertises

Penetration Tests

Identifying vulnerabilities through advanced penetration testing techniques.

Vulnerability Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of potential security weaknesses in your systems.

Cybersecurity Consulting

Enhancing cyber security strength of organizations, building resilient structures against threats.

Web Application Security

Comprehensive web application security assessment with OWASP-based vulnerability testing.

Red Team Services

Advanced offensive security simulations to test your organization's detection and response capabilities.

Purple Team Services

Collaborative security exercises combining red team attacks with blue team defenses.

Maritime Cybersecurity

Comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for maritime industry, vessels, and port facilities.

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