On October 28, 2026, the Cybersecurity Club of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasaka Visoottiviseth, Chair of the Master of Science Program in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and Advisor to the Cybersecurity Club, organized a special lecture and hands-on workshop on “Introduction to Splunk.” The event was designed for first- to fourth-year students in the Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (ICT International Program) and the Bachelor of Science in Digital Science and Technology (DST Thai Program). The activities were facilitated by Mr. Nattachai Mingrattikorn, a fourth-year student in the ICT International Program and President of the Cybersecurity Club, and Mr. Rapee Suwannachuen, a fourth-year student in the DST Thai Program and Vice President of the Cybersecurity Club. The event took place at Computer Laboratory IT106, 1st Floor, ICT Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
The session featured Mr. Damrongsak Reetanon, Chief Infrastructure and Integration Officer at MFEC Public Company Limited (MFEC), along with his team, as guest speakers. They shared practical knowledge and insights into cybersecurity drawn from real-world experience. The session covered the fundamental concepts of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and the use of Splunk to collect, search, and analyze log data. Students also gained hands-on experience through simulated scenarios, strengthening their understanding of cybersecurity incident investigation and analysis.
The activity aimed to provide students with practical insights into cybersecurity through the real-world experience of an industry expert while strengthening essential skills in data analysis, risk identification, problem-solving, and collaboration. It also offered students an opportunity to exchange knowledge and perspectives directly with the guest speaker, enabling them to apply the knowledge and skills gained to their academic studies and future careers in cybersecurity.
