oktem-logo-2@4x

OKTEM

Who We Are

Common Criteria Test and Evaluation Laboratory (OKTEM) operates within TÜBİTAK BİLGEM. The laboratory provides information technology product evaluation services within the scope of ISO/IEC 15408 Common Criteria (CC) international security evaluation standard. This service has been carried out successfully since 2005, when it was accredited by TÜRKAK in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

OKTEM is in a leading position in presenting the ISO/IEC 15408 Common Criteria (CC) assessments, which is the international information technology security assessment standard in the field of information technology security. As the first laboratory licensed by Turkish Standards Institution (TSI), the Certification Authority in Türkiye, it fully complies with the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement. OKTEM, with its ability to evaluate at EAL5+ level, has the capacity to evaluate at all levels.

OKTEM offers its customers a reliable, objective and independent evaluation process in line with its corporate identity and business ethics. OKTEM is a reliable business partner for organizations that aim to keep the security of their information technology products at the highest level. Prioritizing customer satisfaction, OKTEM always follows the latest innovations and best practices in the sector.

OKTEM's expert staff offers customized solutions to customers in various sectors with its technical knowledge and experience. The principles of impartiality, integrity and accuracy are adopted in the evaluation process. Working with the principle of cooperation and transparency, high quality services are provided to customers.

Services include security assessments of information technology (IT) products, certification processes, technical consulting and training services. OKTEM contributes to the security of information technologies by offering customers a wide range of expertise.

OKTEM is proud to be one of the most respected and well-known evaluation laboratories in Türkiye. With its adherence to quality standards and ethical rules, it continues to work with the aim of providing a safe and reliable digital world to its customers.

OKTEM

Vision and Mission

Vision

To lead the development and implementation of national and international standards by taking a decisive role in the field of information security.

Mission

To provide training and consultancy services in accordance with national and international standards in order to develop and maintain the critical technological infrastructure of our country in the field of information security, to carry out testing and evaluation activities, to make the infrastructure of our country reliable by combining the culture of research and innovation.

OKTEM

History

2023

According to the renewed BİLGEM organizational structure, OKTEM will continue its work within the Testing and Evaluation Directorate.
2023

2022

OKTEM has been accredited by TÜRKAK according to TS EN ISO/IEC 19790 – TS ISO/IEC 24759 and TSE K 505 standards.
2022

2012

The organizational structure of BİLGEM was renewed and it was decided that OKTEM would continue its activities under the BİLGEM Test and Evaluation Vice Presidency.

2012

2010

Two important institutes within TÜBİTAK, UEKAE and BTE, which previously operated under MAM, were merged under the umbrella of TÜBİTAK BİLGEM. OKTEM started to operate within BİLGEM.

Türkiye officially became a "Certificate Producer" country in the field of Common Criteria (ISO 15408) on November 17, 2010.

2010

2009

The first official Common Criteria Assessment was completed by OKTEM. TURKAK accreditation for ISO 17025 standard upgraded to EAL5+.
2009

2008

OKTEM received a Continuous License Certificate from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSI).
2008

2005

OKTEM has been accredited by TÜRKAK for the EAL4+ level from the ISO 17025 standard.
2005

2003

Since Türkiye is a country receiving Common Criteria (CC) assessment services, work has begun to become one of the certifying countries.
2003

2001

OKTEM was established under the umbrella of TÜBİTAK UEKAE with the support of the Turkish Armed Forces.
2001

2000

With a contract signed between TÜBİTAK and the Ministry of National Defense, it was decided to establish the Common Criteria Test Center (OKTEM).
2000

OKTEM

Organization Chart

OKTEM carries out its activities under the TÜBİTAK BİLGEM Test and Evaluation Directorate (TED). TED is accredited by TÜRKAK from ISO/IEC 17025 standard (AB- 0053-T)

OKTEM

Our documents

AQAP-2210 (NATO ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TO AQAP-2110 OR AQAP-2310) (2021)

Expiry Date:
24.06.2024

AQAP-2110 (NATO QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING) (2021)

Expiry Date:
24.06.2024

TS EN ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Expiry Date:
24.06.2024

BİLGEM ISO / IEC 27001:2017 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE (2020)

Expiry Date:
24.06.2024

OKTEM

Quality Policy

The Quality Policy of TED is to carry out customer requests with expert, experienced personnel by adhering to the test instructions prepared according to the relevant standard, to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the results by using methods in accordance with national and international standards, to comply with the principle of confidentiality by not sharing the evaluation results and other activities with unrelated people, and to conduct all these activities impartially and independently. With this policy, TED declares that it will comply with the privacy policy for the information it receives from sources other than the customer and for the provider of this information as well.

The general goal of TED is to obtain reliable and repeatable results with high accuracy in every test and evaluation performed, to meet customer requests professionally as soon as possible and to become a reliable, distinguished and reputable test and quality evaluation authority in its field within the country. The studies determined in this direction are evaluated at the Annual Management Review meeting.

TED personnel including TED Management;

  • Learning, implementing and continuously developing TED quality policies and targets,
  • Providing the best service to the customer and sharing all kinds of information in order to achieve quality goals, taking into account the principle of confidentiality and impartiality,
  • Taking the actions required by risk responsibility,
  • Acquisition of the necessary competence in the evaluation processes,

 

The Management of TED;

  • Commitment to increasing the quality of the test and evaluation service provided to the customer with the best practices,
  • The management system should include the objectives related to quality,
  • The requirement that all personnel involved in testing and evaluation studies learn the quality documentation, apply the policies and procedures during their studies,
  • Realization of the test and evaluation services to be provided according to the standards determined within the framework of accreditation,
  • It is declared that it will fulfill its part individually in compliance with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and the obligation to ensure the continuous development, improvement and effectiveness of the Quality Management System, and as BİLGEM Management, its implementation will be supervised.