<p>Enter the mind of Amar Sonik - a DevOps engineer, community builder, and lifelong technologist whose journey spans from the help desk to the heart of cybersecurity. Known for shaping BSides Singapore and now lending his voice to <em>The Borg Radio Hour</em>, Sonic reveals how curiosity fueled his evolution, how mentorship from Len Noe helped him command the stage, and why community, creativity, and calm remain the true superpowers in tech. From meditation to zero days, from tabla rhythms to threat research - this conversation reminds us that behind every exploit, every innovation, and every line of code, lies a deeply human story.00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:43 The Journey into Public Speaking</p><p>03:58 Experiences at CyberSecCon</p><p>06:26 The Impact of the Documentary 'I Am Machine'</p><p>08:58 The Role of Community in Technology</p><p>10:04 The Importance of Informal Networks</p><p>12:36 The Launch of Borg Radio Hour</p><p>14:55 Personal Connections and Daily Affirmations</p><p>19:23 Daily Affirmations and Positive Mindset</p><p>23:21 Journey into Cybersecurity</p><p>31:03 The Intersection of Music and Technology</p><p>33:18 Creating a Cybersecurity Coffee Shop</p><p>SYMLINKS</p><p><strong>[CyberSecCon]</strong> –<a href="https://cyberseccon.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CyberSecCon | Bringing Business & Tech Together</a> A cybersecurity conference referenced as a major event in the guest’s professional community. The guest helped organize this event, and it serves as a hub for security professionals to collaborate and share insights.</p><p><strong>[B-Sides Singapore]</strong> – <a href="https://bsidessg.org/ A community-" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsidessg.org/ A community-</a>driven cybersecurity conference organized by the guest (“Sonic aka Kenosa”) for the past six years. B-Sides events are known globally for offering inclusive, grassroots spaces for learning and networking in information security.</p><p><strong>[I Am Machine Documentary]</strong> – <a href="https://i-am-machine.com/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>https://i-am-machine.com/</em> </a>A cybersecurity-themed documentary filmed in Las Vegas and released in August. It features interviews with industry professionals and was picked up by two film festivals, highlighting stories of technology, identity, and resilience in cybersecurity.</p><p><strong>[The Borg Radio Hour]</strong> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBorgRadioHour" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>https://www.youtube.com/@TheBorgRadioHour</em></a> An online radio program the guest is now an associate of. It appears to be connected to the cybersecurity or hacker community, serving as a creative platform for tech discussions or related storytelling.</p>
![<p>Enter the mind of Amar Sonik - a DevOps engineer, community builder, and lifelong technologist whose journey spans from the help desk to the heart of cybersecurity. Known for shaping BSides Singapore and now lending his voice to <em>The Borg Radio Hour</em>, Sonic reveals how curiosity fueled his evolution, how mentorship from Len Noe helped him command the stage, and why community, creativity, and calm remain the true superpowers in tech. From meditation to zero days, from tabla rhythms to threat research - this conversation reminds us that behind every exploit, every innovation, and every line of code, lies a deeply human story.00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:43 The Journey into Public Speaking</p><p>03:58 Experiences at CyberSecCon</p><p>06:26 The Impact of the Documentary 'I Am Machine'</p><p>08:58 The Role of Community in Technology</p><p>10:04 The Importance of Informal Networks</p><p>12:36 The Launch of Borg Radio Hour</p><p>14:55 Personal Connections and Daily Affirmations</p><p>19:23 Daily Affirmations and Positive Mindset</p><p>23:21 Journey into Cybersecurity</p><p>31:03 The Intersection of Music and Technology</p><p>33:18 Creating a Cybersecurity Coffee Shop</p><p>SYMLINKS</p><p><strong>[CyberSecCon]</strong> –<a href="https://cyberseccon.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CyberSecCon | Bringing Business & Tech Together</a> A cybersecurity conference referenced as a major event in the guest’s professional community. The guest helped organize this event, and it serves as a hub for security professionals to collaborate and share insights.</p><p><strong>[B-Sides Singapore]</strong> – <a href="https://bsidessg.org/ A community-" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsidessg.org/ A community-</a>driven cybersecurity conference organized by the guest (“Sonic aka Kenosa”) for the past six years. B-Sides events are known globally for offering inclusive, grassroots spaces for learning and networking in information security.</p><p><strong>[I Am Machine Documentary]</strong> – <a href="https://i-am-machine.com/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>https://i-am-machine.com/</em> </a>A cybersecurity-themed documentary filmed in Las Vegas and released in August. It features interviews with industry professionals and was picked up by two film festivals, highlighting stories of technology, identity, and resilience in cybersecurity.</p><p><strong>[The Borg Radio Hour]</strong> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBorgRadioHour" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>https://www.youtube.com/@TheBorgRadioHour</em></a> An online radio program the guest is now an associate of. It appears to be connected to the cybersecurity or hacker community, serving as a creative platform for tech discussions or related storytelling.</p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/ee/91/d2/ee91d20d-2e23-9f04-4546-227adab5ae27/mza_6229529712810471896.jpg/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
