Podcast ep 62: Cyber Security Through the Eyes of a Teenager with Somindu Abeydeera

In this episode of Share Today, Save Tomorrow, AUSCERT’s Business Manager Bek Cheb sits down with one of the youngest voices in Australia’s cyber security community, Somindu Abeydeera.

What started with a lockpick set at six years old has grown into a passion for ethical hacking, conference speaking and continuous learning. Somindu shares how physical security sparked his interest in cyber security, why curiosity has been his greatest teacher, and how he made the leap from lockpicking competitions to presenting at industry events.

The conversation also explores the importance of hands-on learning, the value of community, the future of cyber security for young people, and Somindu’s perspective on Australia’s social media age restrictions.