Khon Kaen:A first-year student from Khon Kaen University has been recognized by NASA with a thank-you letter after discovering and reporting a cyber vulnerability.
According to Thai News Agency, the student employed a practice known as Responsible Disclosure, which involves notifying the system owner of the vulnerability in accordance with established guidelines, refraining from exploiting the information, and withholding public disclosure until the issue is resolved. This approach is critical for cybersecurity professionals committed to ethical practices.
Mr. Thanapon Butsricha, the student in question, expressed pride in his achievement, stating, "I am very proud that the efforts over the past month have truly helped to secure the systems of a world-class organization. The difficulty lies in finding vulnerabilities, and every report submitted must not be a duplicate of what others have already reported."
Associate Professor Dr. Phet Imthongkam, Head of the Cybersecurity Program at Khon Kaen University, highlighted the significance of this achievement by stating, "This work reflects that our students possess both world-class technical skills and professional ethics, which are at the heart of producing graduates in cybersecurity."
The College of Computing at Khon Kaen University is committed to developing graduates with international-level cybersecurity capabilities, focusing on practical learning and instilling ethical values to use their knowledge for societal benefit.