Trump’s Cybersecurity Grudge Match: Chris Krebs Resigns from SentinelOne Amid Security Clearance Drama
Chris Krebs resigns from SentinelOne after a Trump executive order revokes security clearances for him and the company. The former CISA head, known for his “most secure election” statement, now faces investigations. Krebs, who was fired via tweet in 2017, assures SentinelOne, “This is my fight, not the company’s.”
Hot Take:
Chris Krebs might just be the unluckiest cybersecurity professional in history—first, he’s fired via tweet for doing his job too well, and now he’s resigned because someone decided to pull a modern-day witch hunt on his past, complete with a dash of security clearance revocation. It’s like cybersecurity meets “Days of Our Lives,” and we’re all just here for the popcorn.
Key Points:
- Chris Krebs resigned from SentinelOne after a Trump executive order revoked his and the company’s security clearances.
- Krebs was previously fired from CISA for debunking election fraud claims.
- The executive order accuses Krebs of censorship related to the 2020 election and COVID-19.
- Krebs joined SentinelOne in 2023 after his consultancy was acquired.
- SentinelOne’s involvement in the controversy seems more retaliatory than regulatory.
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