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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.

  • Understanding PTaaS: Penetration Testing as a Service
    Understanding PTaaS: Penetration Testing as a Service
    What does Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) really mean? In this blog we discuss the details and how do you find the best PTaaS for your organization.
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  • Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)
    Raxis listed as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in two Gartner® Hype Cycle™, 2024 reports
    We’re proud to announce that Gartner identified Raxis as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in two Gartner Hype Cycle reports in 2024.
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  • SOC 2 Compliance
    SOC 2 Compliance: Is it Right for Your Organization?
    SOC 2 is a compliance and privacy standard that outlines how to manage customer data & related systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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  • Raxis Red Team
    An Inside Look at a Raxis Red Team
    The Raxis Red Team Test is our top tier test that gives a true feel of what hackers could do. Curious to know more? Take a look at this short video.
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  • Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)
    Raxis listed as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in two 2023 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ reports
    We’re proud to announce that Gartner identified Raxis as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in two Gartner Hype Cycle reports in 2023.
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  • Medical workers
    Why We Always Harp on Healthcare
    Healthcare security may start with HIPAA regulations, but, in the end, it all comes down to protecting patients and the healthcare workers.
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  • Brice Jager on Zoom
    Raxis in the Classroom: Giving Back by Looking Forward
    Raxis in the Classroom: Ed Ozols, a cybersecurity teacher at Putnam County High School invited Raxis’ Brice Jager to speak to his students about pentesting.
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  • How to Hire a Penetration Testing Firm Part Two
    How to Hire a Penetration Testing Firm – Part 2
    Is your organization is in the market for a penetration test? Raxis’ COO Bonnie Smyre continues her two-part series on how to hire a penetration testing firm.
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  • Cyber Warfare
    Cyber Civil Defense: We Can All Fight the Russians
    If you’re outraged over the invasion of Ukraine, there are some things you can do that will actually help make it harder for the Russian government to expand its hostilities.
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  • Penetration Testing Types
    How to Hire a Penetration Testing Firm – Part 1
    Raxis’ COO Bonnie Smyre offers some helpful hints about how to start the process of hiring a penetration testing company.
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  • Bonnie Smyre
    Meet the Team: Bonnie Smyre, Chief Operating Officer
    Often serving as the public face of Raxis, Bonnie Smyre is a veteran IT pro who found her voice on an unusual stage and brought a combination of talent to the role of chief operating officer.
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  • Screaming person with smartphone
    Don’t Take the Smishbait
    Unwanted text messages are annoying, but some also hide malicious links. Here are some ways to avoid being “smished.”
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