On November 9, 2026, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), in collaboration with Fortinet, organized a special lecture and workshop on “SOC & Incident Response.” The event was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasaka Visoottiviseth, Chair of the Master of Science Program in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and instructor of ITDS351 Advanced Cybersecurity. On this occasion, Dr. Rattipong Putthacharoen, Director of Systems Engineering for Thailand and Laos at Fortinet Security Network (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and his team were invited as guest speakers to share their knowledge and professional experience in enterprise cybersecurity with third-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Digital Science and Technology (DST Thai Program).The activities took place in Room IT332, 3rd Floor, and Computer Laboratory IT103, 1st Floor, ICT Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
The lecture focused on the structure, functions, and responsibilities of a Security Operations Center (SOC), as well as key processes and best practices for effective cybersecurity incident response. Students also gained hands-on experience through simulated scenarios, learning how to detect and analyze cyber threats, assess vulnerabilities, and contain and manage cybersecurity incidents using industry-standard tools and technologies. The activity provided students with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, strengthen their technical skills, and deepen their understanding of enterprise-level cybersecurity operations and incident response, helping prepare them for future careers in cybersecurity.
