Longtime entrepreneur and cybersecurity executive Amit Yoran He died of cancer on Friday.
Tenable, the cybersecurity company Yoran was CEO and president of, has announced his death. A press release. Chairman of RSA before becoming CEO of Tenable in 2016; He has held several roles including CEO of NetWitness and CEO of In-Q-Tel.
In a statement, Art Coviello, Tenable's lead independent director, described Yoran as an “exceptional leader, colleague and friend.”
“His passion for cybersecurity, his 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.”
Yoran is on medical leave effective Dec. 5, with CFO Steve Vintz and COO Mark Thurmond being named co-CEOs, Tenable said. They will remain in those roles while the company searches for a permanent CEO.