Seeking Insights: The Silence from the Cybersecurity Industry

Greetings, cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals!

I’m Raphael Satter, a journalist who recently investigated a noteworthy development in the information security realm—specifically, the industry’s silence in response to the U.S. government’s scrutiny of Chris Krebs, the former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and his cybersecurity firm, SentinelOne. This story has generated considerable dialogue, and I’m eager to learn more about the broader impact of this situation on cybersecurity professionals.

As I delve deeper into this topic, I would greatly appreciate feedback from those of you in this community. I’m particularly interested in hearing whether:

1. You have experienced pressure from superiors to refrain from discussing this issue or related matters concerning public figures like Trump and Musk or the current administration.

2. You feel that your research in areas like cybersecurity or disinformation is being overlooked or silenced due to concerns about potential repercussions from the government.

Your insights could be invaluable in shedding light on the dynamics at play within the cybersecurity field during these tumultuous times. Thank you for considering sharing your experiences; your contributions can help paint a clearer picture for us all.

Looking forward to your thoughts and perspectives!