Cybersecurity guru Amit Yoran, 54, a famous skilled within the subject who labored previously for the Homeland Safety Division and spoke on the topic on tv, has died after a battle with most cancers, his firm stated Saturday.
Yoran, described as a “visionary,” who took a depart of absence final month, handed away Friday, in accordance with an announcement issued by Tenable Holdings, the place he served as CEO.
“Under his leadership, Tenable achieved significant milestones, and he inspired each one of us with his dedication, passion, and commitment to make a difference,” an announcement from Tenable’s Chief Individuals Officer Brigett Paradise learn. “Amit leaves behind an incredibl legacy as a visionary, leader, colleague, mentor, brother, father, and friend.”
“We understand that this news may come as a shock and we encourage you to take the time you need to process this difficult loss,” the assertion added.
The CEO took a medical depart of absence from the corporate on December 5, in accordance with CNN.
Yoran served because the CEO of Tenable Holdings since 2016 and, notably, took the corporate public in 2018.
The 54-year-old additionally served because the Homeland Safety Division’s Nationwide Cyber Safety Division in 2003, resigning after a 12 months, CNN studies.
Yoran, a United States Army Academy graduate, would seem on cable information as a commentator on cybersecurity issues.
In March 2023, he appeared on CNN to touch upon the US authorities banning TikTok, the outlet studies.
“He touched the lives of so many within and beyond our company and he will be missed,” the assertion from Tenable stated.
“Please join us in remembering and honoring Amit for the indelible mark he left on all of us.”
Tenable Holdings supplies cybersecurity consulting and providers for personal companies.
