Choosing a Penetration Testing Company: Operational Technology (OT)
Operational Technology pentesting is highly specialized and needs to be performed by experienced OT testers. Learn how to choose the best pentest company.
Brad Herring
Brad joined Raxis in 2016. He enjoys helping customers find solutions that work for them to achieve their specific testing objectives. When he’s not helping customers fortify defenses, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, fishing and shooting. (Yes, that’s fishing – not phishing!)
The Exploit Articles Written by Brad Herring
Raxis at Black Hat USA 2026: Good Conversations & Strong Security
Black Hat 2026 is in the books, and the Raxis team had great conversations with security-minded folks looking for senior-level human hackers and OT experts.
Raxis at Black Hat USA 2026: Come Find Us at Booth 6018
Raxis will be at Black Hat USA 2026 August 4–6 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Find us at booth 6018.
The Hidden Risks in Your Password: What You Type Matters More Than You Think
Raxis has discovered and cracked our fair share of password hashes. Some that we have discovered may surprise you… and their bosses. Learn what not to do.
Why 8-Character Passwords Are No Longer Enough: Lessons from the Raxis Password Cracker
With the start of 2026, the Raxis team is already busy. A new upgrade to our password-cracking system shows how quickly 8-character passwords can be cracked.
Raxis Announces New Outbound Sales Roles in Atlanta
Self-motivated, organized and enjoy listening to potential customers to help them scope penetration tests? Raxis is looking for outbound sales reps.
PSE & Red Team Series: The Power of Grip to Enhance the Under-Door Tool
In this next post in our PSE and Red Team Series, Brad Herring explains how to use gaffer’s tape or heat-shrink tubing to make an under-door tool easier to use.
Choosing a Penetration Testing Company: Part 2
Brad Herring continues our three-part “Choosing a Penetration Testing Company” series with a look at the factors to consider when choosing the best vendor.
Tips for Scoping Your Penetration Test
Scoping your penetration test (especially your first one) can be daunting. Our team is always happy to help, and Brad Herring gives you a head start here.
Penetration Testing Pricing: How Much is Too Little or Too Much?
How much should a penetration tests cost? From scans to pentests and PTaaS, Brad Herring explains how to make sure you get what you pay for , and what you need.
RAXIS THREAT ALERT: VULNERABILITY IN OPENSSL v3.0.x
In the cyberworld, news of a critical vulnerability affecting OpenSSL versions 3.0 – 3.0.6 will likely be the scariest part of Halloween ’22.
Raxis Earns Five-Star Rating
Five stars from Clutch? We got ‘em! Read the details about why our penetration testing and cybersecurity customers say we rock.
29 posts by Brad Herring.