Seeking Insights: The Silence Surrounding SentinelOne and the Cybersecurity Industry

Hello, cybersecurity enthusiasts!

I’m Raphael Satter, and I recently authored an article highlighting a concerning trend within the information security sector. This piece, which you can read here, examines how the cybersecurity community appears to have stifled its voice following criticisms directed at Chris Krebs, former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and his company, SentinelOne.

The reactions to the piece have been illuminating, and I’m eager to delve deeper into this critical topic. I invite professionals in this field to share their experiences and observations. Specifically, I am interested in two key areas:

1. Have your employers advised you to refrain from discussing this situation—or more broadly, topics connected to figures like Trump, Musk, or the current administration—on social media?
2. Do you sense that certain cybersecurity or disinformation research projects are being overshadowed or halted due to apprehensions about government relations?

Your insights can significantly contribute to understanding the implications of this silence in the industry. Please feel free to reach out and engage in what I hope will be a thoughtful discussion. Thank you for your contributions as we navigate this important conversation together!