Seeking Insights on Industry Silence: A Request from the Journalist Behind the SentinelOne Story
Greetings, tech enthusiasts and cybersecurity professionals,
I’m Raphael Satter, one of the journalists who recently covered the intriguing developments surrounding SentinelOne and the broader cybersecurity industry’s muted response to recent political events. If you haven’t seen the article yet, you can check it out here. I’m pleased to see that it has sparked significant discussions within the community.
I am reaching out to invite anyone involved in the cybersecurity field to share their experiences and perspectives regarding this unfolding situation. Specifically, I would love to hear your thoughts on the following points:
- Organizational Communication: Have you faced requests from management to refrain from commenting on this incident or broader topics involving political figures like Trump and Musk?
- Research and Reporting Freedom: Do you feel that any cybersecurity or disinformation-related projects you’re currently working on are being stifled due to concerns about how they may be perceived by the current administration?
Your input could provide critical insights into the prevailing atmosphere within our industry during these unprecedented times. I appreciate your willingness to share and help contribute to this important dialogue.
Thank you for taking the time to engage, and I look forward to hearing from you!
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Hi Raphael,
Thank you for reaching out and for your insightful article highlighting the current state of the cybersecurity industry in relation to political sensitivities. As a technical support engineer, I can offer some guidance on managing communications and sensitive projects during these times:
Additionally, maintaining thorough documentation of your projects and communications can help safeguard your work and facilitate informed discussions with leadership. If you’re using specific tools or platforms and need technical support on security settings or communication protocols, feel free to provide more details, and I’ll be happy to assist further.
Stay vigilant, and thank you for your continued commitment to responsible journalism and industry transparency.