Seeking Insights from Cybersecurity Professionals: Join the Conversation on Industry Silence

Hello, esteemed readers,

I’m Raphael Satter, a journalist recently involved in covering a significant development within the cybersecurity sector—one that has many questioning the industry’s response to political pressures. My colleague and I delved into a piece regarding the striking silence from the cybersecurity community following the White House’s criticisms directed at Chris Krebs, the former chief of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and his company, SentinelOne.

Our article has sparked considerable debate, and I’m reaching out to invite your experiences and insights on this crucial issue. Specifically, I would appreciate hearing from those within the cybersecurity field regarding two key points:

1. Management Guidance on Communication: Have you found yourself or your team being advised to refrain from discussing the recent developments, either on social media or in professional circles, particularly concerning Trump, Musk, or the new administration in general?

2. Research and Discourse Restrictions: Do you feel that any of your cybersecurity or misinformation research efforts are being stifled due to the fear of backlash from the current administration?

Your input could provide invaluable perspectives on the atmosphere within the industry during these turbulent times. Let’s open up this dialogue and shed light on how political dynamics are influencing cybersecurity discourse.

Thank you for considering sharing your thoughts. Let’s work together to foster a more transparent conversation.

Best,
Raphael Satter