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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 years old.
Tenable is a Cyber Security Company With 44,000 subscribers as of 2023 US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) report. The company's clients include about 65% Fortune 500 The company, according to the filing.
In addition to leading Tenable, Yoran was also the founding director of the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team Program at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he served from 2003 to 2005.
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Tenable CEO Amit Yoran, a cybersecurity pioneer, died on Friday. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
In a statement, Tenable called Yoran “a visionary leader and pioneer in the cybersecurity industry.”
“Amit has dedicated his life to creating The digital world Safer,” the company said. “Its unwavering commitment to innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence has transformed Tenable into a global leader in exposure management.”
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“His contributions to the field have left an indelible mark not only on the company, but on the broader cybersecurity community.”
Tenable's lead independent director, Art Covillo, called Yoran “an extraordinary leader, colleague and friend.”
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Amit Yoran (L), director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber-Security Division, testifies during a House subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill June 16, 2004 in Washington, DC. (Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“His passion for cybersecurity, his strategic vision and ability to inspire those around him have shaped Tenable's culture and mission,” said Covillo. “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 computer science degree from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1992 before graduating from Harvard Business School in 1997.
Amit Yoran, left, watches EMC Corp.'s Joe Tukey speak at Northeastern University in Boston in 2015. (Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Yoran's death came about a month after he began a leave of absence on Dec. 5, the agency said. Tenable CFO Steve Vintz and Tenable COO Mark Thurmond took over Yoran's roles, although the next CEO has not been named.
“Our thoughts are with Amit's family at this difficult time,” Tenable added. “We extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones and express our gratitude for the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind.”