Former CISA Director Chris Krebs Targeted by Trump Executive Action, Leaves Job and Vows Resistance

April 16, 2025, 6:20 pm

Former cybersecurity official Chris Krebs has become the focus of political retribution following a Trump-ordered executive measure. In response to the targeting, Krebs departed from his position at SentinelOne and announced his determination to fight against what he calls politically motivated overreach. His exit and subsequent vow to challenge the federal investigation underline the deepening tensions between national security leadership and executive policies, raising questions about the politicization of cybersecurity and the broader impact on government accountability.

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cnbc.com / Former cybersecurity agency chief Chris Krebs leaves SentinelOne after Trump targets him in executive order

A week after President Trump specifically targeted Chris Krebs in an executive order, the former head of CISA has left SentinelOne.

techcrunch.com / Former CISA director Chris Krebs vows to fight back against Trump-ordered federal investigation

The former cybersecurity chief is the latest to push back on the Trump administration's targeting of critics and dissenters.

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