On Friday, his company declared.
Yoran, 54, served as the CEO and chairman of Tenable, an international cybersecurity company focused on ‘exposure management’, immediately prior to his death.
on Saturday.
‘The company is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Amit Yoran.
Amit passed away suddenly the day before yesterday. He had been dealing with cancer.
The Managing Director, Yoran, took a medical leave on December 5, and the Interim CEOs are Steve Vintz, CFO and COO Mark Thurmond, now appointed in dual leadership roles.
They will stay in these roles as the company seeks a new permanent CEO.
“A visionary leader and a=pathbreaking innovator in the field of cybersecurity, Amit devoted his life to making the digital world more secure,” the statement continued.
His unshakeable dedication to innovation and persistent drive for perfection transformed Tenable into a world-renowned leader in the field of exposure management.
Prior to his appointment as Tenable’s CEO in 2016, Yoran held various senior positions in the tech sector.
Yoran served as the founding CEO of NetWitness, CEO at In-Q-Tel, and president of RSA, an American company that provides management solutions for organizations to secure and protect their digital assets through encryption.
The well-known tech expert was characterized as ‘an outstanding leader, team member, and companion,’ by Tenable’s lead impartial director Art Coviello.
‘His passion for cybersecurity, his strategic vision, and his ability to inspire those around him have molded Tenable’s culture and mission. His lasting impact will continue to steer us as we move forward,’ Coviello said.
“Our thoughts are with Amit’s family during this difficult period. We send our most sincere condolences to his loved ones and express our appreciation for the remarkable impact he has left behind. Funeral arrangements have not been made public as of this time,’ the Saturday statement concluded.
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The high-tech entrepreneur enrolled at the United States Military Academy, pursuing a course of study in computer science. He subsequently earned a master’s degree in computer security from George Washington University.
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“He is widely respected as a thought-leader and key figure in the security industry, and is frequently invited to share his expert insights on the future of cybersecurity through speaking engagements and media appearances,’ the page states.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Tenable is a cybersecurity company focusing on managing exposure, especially recognized for its vulnerability scanning software named Nessus.
Nessus is one of the most widely used vulnerability scanners in the industry as it assists companies in identifying and giving priority to cybersecurity risks across their digital assets, enabling them to comprehend and mitigate their cyber exposure.
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