Longtime entrepreneur and cybersecurity leader Amit Yoran passed away Friday after a battle with cancer.
Cybersecurity company Tenable, where Yoran was CEO and chairman, announced his death in a press release. Before becoming CEO of Tenable in 2016, he held a variety of roles including president of RSA, founding CEO of NetWitness and CEO of In-Q-Tel.
In a statement, Tenable’s lead independent director Art Coviello described Yoran as “an outstanding 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,” said Coviello. “His legacy will continue to guide us as we move forward.”
Tenable said Yoran took a medical leave effective Dec. 5, with CFO Steve Vintz and COO Mark Thurmond named co-CEOs in his place. They will continue in those roles while the company conducts a search for a permanent CEO.
