CNN —Amit Yoran, the CEO and chairman of cybersecurity firm Tenable Holdings, died Friday after a battle with cancer, according to a company announcement.
Before joining Maryland-based Tenable, Yoran served as president of RSA Security, a computer and network security company, and founded NetWitness, a threat detection and response platform.
Yoran was often interviewed on cable news, where he would discuss cybersecurity and data collection.
“His passion for cybersecurity, his strategic vision, and his ability to inspire those around him have shaped Tenable’s culture and mission.
The company said Vintz and Thurmond will continue to lead the company while Tenable searches for a permanent CEO.
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