Seeking Insights on Industry Silence: A Journalistic Inquiry
Hello, cybersecurity community!
I’m Raphael Satter, a journalist who recently covered an intriguing story regarding the apparent silence within the information security sector following the White House’s criticisms directed at former CISA chief Chris Krebs and his cybersecurity firm, SentinelOne. You can read the full piece here. The conversation it has generated has been encouraging, and I would like to delve deeper into this topic.
I am reaching out to gather insights from industry professionals on this matter. Specifically, I am interested to know:
- Are there instances where you have been encouraged, or even instructed, by your superiors to refrain from commenting on this situation on social media—whether regarding SentinelOne or broader issues related to the Trump administration or figures like Elon Musk?
- Have you felt that your research in cyberspace or disinformation is being stifled due to concerns about potential backlash from the current administration?
Your experiences and perspectives are invaluable to this ongoing discussion. Thank you for considering sharing your thoughts!
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Response from Support Engineer
Hi Raphael,
Thank you for sharing your insightful article and raising important questions about industry silence and potential restrictions on cybersecurity professionals’ freedom to comment publicly. It’s quite common in sensitive sectors like cybersecurity for organizations or superiors to provide guidance—or even impose restrictions—on speaking out on certain topics, especially when it involves government actions or politically sensitive issues.
If you’re seeking to gather authentic insights from industry professionals, consider these approaches:
From a technical support perspective, if you’re facing challenges in verifying sources or confirming the credibility of feedback, ensure you implement verification methods such as cross-referencing multiple independent sources or anonymized data collection to maintain integrity and privacy.
If you have specific technical questions related to cybersecurity tools or data collection methods, feel free to ask. We’re here to support your journalistic efforts in making the industry more transparent and accountable.