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Tenable CEO Amit Yoran Dies After Battle with Cancer

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Amit Yoran, the chairman and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable Holdings, passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer, as confirmed by the company on Saturday. Yoran, who was 54, joined Tenable as CEO in 2016 and played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, including leading its successful initial public offering (IPO) in 2018.

Following his death, Tenable announced that the company would continue to operate under the leadership of Chief Financial Officer Steve Vintz and Chief Operating Officer Mark Thurmond, who had been appointed as co-CEOs when Yoran took a medical leave in December of the previous year. Art Coviello, Tenable’s lead independent director, will now take over as the chair of the company’s board.

Yoran’s career was defined by his significant leadership roles within the cybersecurity industry. Before joining Tenable, he served as president of Dell Technologies’ RSA cybersecurity unit and was the founding director of the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he worked to protect the country from cyber threats.

Tenable, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, competes with companies such as Crowdstrike, Qualys, and Rapid7 in providing software solutions that help businesses and government agencies monitor their networks for security vulnerabilities and detect potential cyberattacks.

 

Chinese Hack of U.S. Telecoms Compromised More Firms, WSJ Reports

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A Chinese cyberattack has compromised more U.S. telecom companies than previously reported, including Charter Communications (CHTR.O), Consolidated Communications (CCII.UL), and Windstream, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Hackers exploited unpatched devices from security vendor Fortinet and compromised routers from Cisco Systems (CSCO.O), infiltrating networks of major firms such as AT&T (T.N), Verizon (VZ.N), Lumen Technologies (LUMN.N), and T-Mobile (TMUS.O).

The attack, linked to the Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation, raised concerns about the scale of the breach and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned telecom and tech executives that Chinese hackers could potentially disrupt U.S. ports, power grids, and other infrastructure. The affected companies have since secured their networks and worked with law enforcement and government officials to mitigate further damage. However, the hack is a reminder of the growing risks of state-sponsored cyberattacks.

U.S. Adds Tencent and CATL to List of Chinese Firms Allegedly Aiding Beijing’s Military

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The U.S. Department of Defense has added Chinese tech giant Tencent and battery maker CATL to its list of companies allegedly working with China’s military, a move that could further escalate tensions between the U.S. and China. The “Section 1260H” list, which designates companies that may pose national security risks to the U.S., now includes 134 firms, with Tencent and CATL being two of the most prominent additions.

Tencent, the parent company of the popular messaging app WeChat, and CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, both rejected the accusations. Tencent called the move a “mistake” and stated that its business would not be affected, hinting at possible legal actions. CATL similarly denied any military-related activities and stated that it was not involved in any defense operations.

While the addition to the list does not directly impose sanctions, it could tarnish the companies’ reputations and heighten scrutiny from U.S. businesses and government entities. Lawmakers have long been critical of Chinese companies’ alleged ties to the Chinese government and its military ambitions.

The Pentagon’s move also affects several other Chinese firms, including drone manufacturer Autel Robotics, shipping giant COSCO, and China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC). U.S. lawmakers, such as John Moolenaar, voiced support for the list, warning that these companies pose security risks.

This development comes as the U.S. continues to tighten restrictions on Chinese firms, with some lawmakers calling for further actions against companies like CATL, which has partnerships with U.S. companies like Ford. Ford plans to license CATL’s battery technology for a new plant in Michigan, raising concerns among some in Congress about the potential security implications.

China, through its foreign ministry, condemned the U.S. sanctions and urged the immediate removal of what it termed “illegal unilateral sanctions.” The U.S. is expected to face increasing pressure from both domestic and international stakeholders as tensions over these designations and broader geopolitical issues grow.