Summary: Chris Krebs, the former Director of CISA, has resigned from his position at cybersecurity firm SentinelOne to address the investigations launched by the Trump administration concerning his tenure at the agency. He expressed that this battle is personal and is related to defending democracy and free speech amidst government overreach. Krebs emphasized the seriousness of this conflict and his intent to fully dedicate himself to this cause.
Affected: SentinelOne
Keypoints :
- Krebs announced his resignation in an email to SentinelOne employees, stating “this is my fight, not the company’s.”
- Trump’s administration revoked Krebs’ security clearance and launched an investigation into his actions at CISA related to the 2020 presidential election.
- Krebs compared the government’s actions to attempts at punishing dissent and influencing corporate relationships.
- Formerly appointed by Trump in 2018, Krebs was fired in 2020 for declaring the election secure.
- He emphasized the importance of defending democracy and his commitment to fight back against the investigation.
Source: https://therecord.media/krebs-leaves-sentinelone-after-trump-memo