Exploring Silence in the Cybersecurity Industry: A Call for Insights

Hello, cybersecurity community!

I’m Raphael Satter, the journalist who recently delved into the growing silence within the cybersecurity sector surrounding SentinelOne and the wider implications of recent political discourse. My colleague and I uncovered how the industry has responded—or rather, refrained from responding—to the contentious remarks made by the White House concerning former CISA chief Chris Krebs and his company, SentinelOne. The article has generated quite a bit of discussion, and I’m thankful for the dialogue it has inspired.

I would like to reach out to professionals in this space for your insights. Specifically, I’m interested in hearing whether you’ve experienced any pressure from your employers to remain silent on this situation or on broader topics involving influential figures like Trump and Musk, and the current administration.

Additionally, have any of you felt that your cybersecurity or disinformation research has been stifled due to concerns about potential repercussions from the administration?

Your contributions could help paint a clearer picture of the prevailing climate in our industry and illuminate the challenges we face. Thank you for considering sharing your thoughts!