Tenable CEO Amit Yoran dies amid battle with cancer
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Amit Yoran, a technology executive who served as CEO of Tenable Holdings., Inc., died Friday, his company announced.
Yoran died “unexpectedly” during a battle with cancer, Tenable said Saturday. He was 54.
Is it conditional? a cyber security company With 44,000 customers, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2023. The company’s customers include about 65% Fortune 500 companies, according to the application.
In addition to leading Tenable, Yoran was also the founding program director of the US Computer Emergency Preparedness Team at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he served from 2003 to 2005.
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Cybersecurity pioneer Amit Yoran died on Friday. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
In a statement, Tenable called Yoran a “visionary leader and pioneer in cybersecurity.”
“Amit dedicated his life to creating it digital world safer,” says the company. “His unwavering commitment to innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence have made Tenable a global leader in impact management.”
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“His contributions to the industry have left an indelible mark not only on the company, but on the broader cybersecurity community.”
Art Coviello, Tenable’s chief independent officer, called Yoran an “extraordinary leader, partner and friend.”
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Amit Yoran (L), director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Division, testifies during a House subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill June 16, 2004 in Washington. (Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“His passion for cybersecurity, strategic vision and ability to inspire those around him have shaped Tenable’s culture and mission,” said Coviello. “His legacy will continue to guide us as we move forward.”
Prior to joining Tenable in 2016, Yoran was president of RSA and founding CEO of Netwitness.He earned a degree in computer science from the United States Naval Academy in 1992 before graduating from Harvard Business School in 1997.
Amit Yoran, left, looks on as EMC Corp.’s Joe Tucci speaks at Northeastern University in Boston in 2015. (Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Yoran’s death comes nearly a month after he began a leave of absence on Dec. 5, the company said.Tenable CFO Steve Wintz and Tenable COO Mark Thurmond have taken over Yoran’s role, though the next CEO has not been named.
“Our thoughts are with Amit’s family at this difficult time,” Tenable added.
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