Longtime entrepreneur and cybersecurity government Amit Yoran handed away Friday after a battle with most cancers.
Cybersecurity firm Tenable, the place Yoran was CEO and chairman, introduced his demise in a press launch. Before changing into Tenable’s CEO in 2016, he held quite a lot of roles together with president of RSA, founding CEO of NetWitness, and CEO of In-Q-Tel.
In an announcement, Tenable’s lead unbiased director Art Coviello described Yoran as “an extraordinary leader, colleague, and friend.”
“His passion for cybersecurity, his strategic vision, and his ability to inspire those around him have shaped Tenable’s culture and mission,” Coviello mentioned. “His legacy will continue to guide us as we move forward.”
Tenable mentioned Yoran took a medical depart of absence beginning on December 5, with CFO Steve Vintz and COO Mark Thurmond appointed as co-CEOs in his place. They will proceed in these roles whereas the corporate conducts a seek for a everlasting CEO.
