Yusuf Nas, a 4th-year student in the Department of Computer Engineering at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN), has achieved a significant international success. He identified a critical security vulnerability in NASA's systems. During the process of resolving this vulnerability, Nas worked in coordination with the NASA team and put his name on the Honor List. He was awarded a letter of appreciation.

The international success of Yusuf Nas shows how far Turkish youth has come in the field of cybersecurity and the scientific competence of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University once again.

Rector Özölçer: “We are always proud of our students.”

The Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer, stated that this success is a source of pride not just for BEUN but for our country and added the following:

“One of the first universities of our Republic, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, takes stronger steps to increase scientific production and raise young talents. It is one of the clear signs of the scientific infrastructure and education quality of our university that our student, Yusuf Nas, identified the cybersecurity vulnerability in one of the world’s most prestigious institutions and was awarded a letter of appreciation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the academic staff who raised our students.  I wholeheartedly congratulate our student, Yusuf Nas, and wish him success in his future studies.”

Rector Özölçer stated that raising young minds in strategic fields like technology, information, and defense is significant for the future of our country, and the success of Yusuf Nas would set an example for other students.

Strong Steps from BEUN Towards  the Future

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University has made a name for itself with its projects on software, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and digital technologies. Our university continues to provide the academic and technical support they need to develop themselves in the national and international fields.