Seeking Insights: The Silence in Cybersecurity Following Political Pressure

Greetings, readers! I’m Raphael Satter, a journalist who recently covered an intriguing story about the fallout within the cybersecurity industry. My latest article discusses how the sector has seemingly retreated into silence following critical remarks from the White House directed at former CISA chief Chris Krebs and his cybersecurity firm, SentinelOne.

It’s been heartening to see this topic ignite conversations around the challenges we face within our field. Now, I’m reaching out to the cybersecurity community for your thoughts and experiences regarding this situation.

Specifically, I am curious to know if anyone has encountered pressure in the workplace to refrain from discussing this matter on social media or to avoid commentary on the broader political landscape involving figures like Trump and Musk. Additionally, I would like to hear whether you feel that important research projects related to cybersecurity or disinformation are being stifled out of concern for potential repercussions from the current administration.

Your insights can provide significant context to this evolving narrative and help shed light on the implications of political influence in our industry. Thank you for considering sharing your perspectives!