Bonnie Smyre

Bonnie Smyre, the Chief Operating Officer at Raxis, is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. Bonnie began her career as a consultant and applications specialist before joining Raxis in 2013. Her unique background combines extensive IT expertise with improv skills, which she has leveraged to excel in physical security evaluations as well as in her current role leading operations at Raxis. Bonnie’s journey from a shy IT professional to a confident leader showcases her adaptability and commitment to personal growth in the cybersecurity field.

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The Exploit: Penetration Testing Insights From The Frontlines

The Exploit articles written by Bonnie Smyre

  • Offensive Security with Raxis Podcast

    Exploring Attack Security: Insights from Raxis Experts
    In this episode of Confident Defense podcast, Conor Sherman engages in an enlightening conversation with Raxis’ Brian Tant & Brad Herring on Attack Security.
    Bonnie Smyre December 23, 2020
  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre

    Five Red Flags for Black Friday
    Shop safely this holiday season by paying attention to these red flags. The Raxis Penetration Testing team shares tips to stay secure.
    Bonnie Smyre November 27, 2020
  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre with her new art by Kasi Reilly

    How Bonnie Banished Her Boring Background
    See how Bonnie beautified her once-boring background with help from artist Kasi Reilly. Our penetration testing team keeps things fun on our customer calls.
    Bonnie Smyre November 6, 2020
  • Brian Tant, Raxis CTO

    Social Engineering and the “Ishings” Explained
    Would you know if you were being “smished” or “vished”? Let Raxis’ CTO Brian Tant explain how hackers use these techniques.
    Bonnie Smyre October 16, 2020
  • Tailgating into stairwell

    Why Tailgating is an Effective Hacker Tactic
    We’re conditioned to be helpful and accommodating. That’s why tailgating works so well for hackers. The Raxis penetration testing team shows how.
    Bonnie Smyre October 9, 2020
  • Damage after Hurricane Sally, Niceville, FL Credit: Eddie Herring

    Picking Up the Pieces After Hurricane Sally
    Hurricane Sally has hit Raxis close to home, as we watched our colleagues and friends in Pensacola make it through the storm & begin clean up.
    Bonnie Smyre September 18, 2020