Renowned cyber security expert Amit Yoran, 54, died on Friday after a battle with cancer, his company Tenable Holdings said.help in A press release. In early December, Mr. Yoran announced that he would temporarily step down as CEO of the publicly traded company after learning that he would require additional cancer treatment, which he disclosed would begin in March 2024. Was done in.
“Amit was not only a visionary leader, but also a guiding force who made a profound impact on our industry, company, culture and community. Under his leadership, Tenable achieved significant milestones, and he demonstrated his dedication, passion and A commitment that inspires each of us to make a difference. He leaves an incredible legacy as a visionary, leader, mentor, father and friend to many within and outside our company. impacted lives and we will miss it news This may come as a shock, and we encourage you to take time to deal with this difficult loss, Tenable said in the statement.
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During Mr. Yoran’s temporary leave of absence, Tenable Holdings’ board of directors appointed CFO Steve Wintz and COO Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs. Following his death, the company announced that Wintz and Thurmond would continue to lead Tenable in their co-CEO roles while the board searched for a permanent CEO.
About Amit Yoran
Mr. Yoran, a highly respected cybersecurity expert, has had a distinguished career across multiple industries and roles. He served as CEO of Tenable from 2016 to 2023, leading the company’s growth and its successful initial public offering (IPO) in 2018. Before joining Tenable, Yoran served in various leadership positions, including President of RSA Security and Founder of NetWitness, a threat. Detection and response platform.
His expertise in cybersecurity also led him to co-found RipTech Inc. in 1998, a company that used sensor networks to protect government and corporate computers from cyber threats. His impressive track record and knowledge in the field earned him a notable appointment as Director of the National Cyber Security Division at the US Department of Homeland Security in 2003, a position he held for a year. CNN.
He was frequently sought after as a commentator on cable news outlets, including CNN. One notable appearance was in March 2023, where he shared his insight on a possible US government ban on TikTok due to data collection concerns.
