Amar Sonik: Why Cybersecurity Fundamentals Still Matter
About this episode
In this episode of The Phillip Wylie Show, Phillip sits down with Amar Sonik to talk about what really matters in cybersecurity.
They dig into why fundamentals like networking and Linux still separate good security professionals from great ones, how conferences like B-Sides Singapore and CYBR.HAK.CON. help shape careers, and how AI is changing the way people learn hacking.
Amar Sonik shares practical advice for anyone trying to break into cybersecurity, along with lessons from organizing security events and working in the field.
If you’re trying to get started or level up your skills, this episode keeps it real.
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Connect with Amar Sonik:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarjitsonik/
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Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie
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Information about CYBR.HAK.CON. and tickets:
https://cybrhakcon.com/
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