CEO Amit Yoran of Teneable dies at 54 as cyber security company reveals his tragic cause of death

Cybersecurity manager and former entrepreneur Amit Yoran tragically passed away on Friday after a tough battle with cancer, his company announced.

Before his death, 54-year-old Yoran was CEO and chairman of global cybersecurity company Tenable, a cybersecurity company specializing in exposure management.

The company, based in Columbia, Maryland, announced the “unexpected” death of its “visionary leader” in the space of a week press release on Saturday.

“It is with great sadness that Tenable Holdings, Inc. announces the passing of our Chairman and CEO, Amit Yoran,” the company wrote.

‘Amit passed away unexpectedly yesterday. He had been battling cancer.”

Yoran took medical leave from December 5 and appointed CFO Steve Vintz and COO Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs.

The pair will continue to serve in these roles while the company conducts a search for a permanent CEO, the release said.

“A visionary leader and a pioneer in the cybersecurity industry, Amit dedicated his life to making the digital world more secure,” the release continued.

The company, based in Columbia, Maryland, announced the death of its “visionary leader” in a press release on Saturday. Pictured: Tenable’s headquarters in Columbia, Maryland

“His unwavering commitment to innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence have transformed Tenable into a global leader in exposure management.”

Before becoming CEO of Tenable in 2016, Yoran held a number of high-profile positions in the technology industry.

Yoran was the founder and CEO of NetWitness, CEO at In-Q-Tel and president of RSA, an American company that provides management solutions to organizations to help secure and encrypt their digital resources.

The renowned tech professional was described by Tenable’s leading independent director Art Coviello as “an extraordinary 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. His legacy will continue to guide us as we move forward,” Coviello said.

“Our thoughts are with Amit’s family at this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones and express our gratitude for the remarkable legacy he leaves behind. Funeral arrangements have not been announced at this time,” Saturday’s statement concluded.

Yoran was a first-generation American, born in November 1970 in the US to Israeli immigrants who arrived in the 1960s, according to Haaretz.

The technology mogul attended the United States Military Academy, where he earned a degree in computer science. He later earned a master’s degree in computer security from George Washington University.

The 54-year-old was also the founder and director of the United States Department of Homeland Security’s United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team program. Tenabel website states.

Yoran was the founder and CEO of NetWitness, CEO at In-Q-Tel and president of RSA, an American company that provides management solutions to organizations to help secure and encrypt their digital resources.

“He is recognized as a leader and influencer in the security industry, and is often called upon at industry events and in the media to provide expert commentary on his views on the future of cybersecurity,” the page said.

Yoran leaves behind his wife and three children.

Tenable is a cybersecurity company that specializes in exposure management and is best known for its vulnerability scanning software called Nessus.

Nessus is one of the most widely used vulnerability scanners in the industry as it helps companies identify and prioritize cybersecurity risks to their digital assets, helping them understand and reduce their cyber exposure.

The sprawling cybersecurity company protects more than 44,000 customers worldwide, including 65 percent of the Fortune 500 and 50 percent of the Global 2000. according to its website.