Amit Yoran, Pioneering Cybersecurity Leader and Tenable CEO, Dies at 54

Yoran, a visionary in cybersecurity, passed away after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of innovation and leadership in the tech industry.

Amit Yoran, CEO and chairman of Tenable Holdings, passed away on Friday at the age of 54 after a battle with cancer.
Yoran was a prominent figure in cybersecurity, having led Tenable since 2016 and taking the company public in 2018.
His career included leadership roles at RSA Security, NetWitness, and In-Q-Tel, as well as serving as the first director of the Department of Homeland Security’s National Cyber Security Division.
During his medical leave starting December 5, 2024, Tenable appointed CFO Steve Vintz and COO Mark Thurmond as interim co-CEOs, who will continue to lead the company while a permanent CEO is sought.
Tenable's board, led by Art Coviello as chairman, emphasized Yoran's lasting impact on the company and the cybersecurity industry as a whole.