Former cybersecurity agency chief Chris Krebs leaves SentinelOne after Trump targets him in executive order

Company Overview - Chris Krebs announced his resignation from SentinelOne, a cybersecurity company with a market cap of $5.6 billion, following an executive order from President Trump targeting him and his associations [3][5]. - Krebs served as SentinelOne's chief intelligence and public policy officer since late 2023, after the company acquired his consulting firm [3]. Impact of Executive Order - The executive order signed by Trump called Krebs a "bad-faith actor" and directed relevant agencies to suspend security clearances for individuals associated with him, including those at SentinelOne [5]. - SentinelOne acknowledged in its financial reports that it relies on government agencies for some of its business, which could be adversely affected by changes in policy [6][7]. Future Growth and Challenges - SentinelOne's future growth is partially dependent on increasing sales to government organizations, which may be impacted by budgetary changes due to the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency [7]. - The company stated that fewer than 10 employees had security clearances and does not expect Krebs' departure to materially impact its business [8].