The Exploit

Notes from the Front Lines of Penetration Testing

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.

  • Passwords on Post-It notes
    12 New Cyber Terms the World Needs Now

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    Bonnie Smyre
    The cybersecurity profession has its own lingo. As experts in the field, the Raxis team felt compelled to add a few we thought were missing.
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  • Two people at laptops sending data at each other
    Why Mutual Assured Destruction is an Incomplete Cyber Defense Strategy

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Is the threat of full-scale retaliation enough to prevent large-scale cyberattacks? Raxis’ Bonnie Smyre explains why this Cold War strategy is not effective.
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  • Freedom and Responsibility are our Cornerstones
    A Culture of Freedom with an Expectation of Results

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Freedom and responsibility go hand-in-hand at Raxis. Scottie Cole tells how we offer our penetration testing team plenty of both.
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  • Pivoting in an Ever-Changing Environment
    Change is Growth in the Pen Testing Field

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    Bonnie Smyre
    At Raxis, additional skills mean more opportunities to grow. Lead Developer Adam Fernandez talks about his journey at Raxis.
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  • When one succeeds, we all succeed
    Client Success is Raxis’ Success

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Communication is the key to success for Raxis and for our customers. Tim Semchenko shares how the results mean a great penetration testing experience.
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  • Letter to Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre from Lovett School student Cameron Colavito
    Guiding the Next Generation of Cyber Pros

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    Bonnie Smyre
    It has never been more important for us to encourage the next generation’s best and brightest to pursue a career in cybersecurity. When Lovett School student Cameron Colavito reached out to Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre for advice, she was happy to offer insights from the world of pentesting.
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  • Always learning means continuous improvement
    At Raxis, Learning and Improving are Constants

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Continuous improvement is the name of the game at Raxis. Hear from our own Matt Dunn about what this means to him.
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  • Teamwork is our secret sauce
    Why Teamwork is Key to the Raxis Culture

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Success as a Raxis penetration tester means thriving in a team environment. This blog post explains why.
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  • Pen Testing is a Puzzle Not a Checklist
    What’s it Like to Work at Raxis?

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Find out what it’s like to work as part of the Raxis team of elite penetration testers. This is Part One of our video series.
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  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre on Zoom interview for Westminster School students
    Bonnie Shares Words of Working Wisdom with Westminster Students

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Recently, Raxis’ Bonnie Smyre did a video interview for Atlanta’s Westminster Schools as part of their Conversations Around Race and Equality (CARE) Initiative.
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  • Offensive Security with Raxis Podcast
    Exploring Attack Security: Insights from Raxis Experts

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    Bonnie Smyre
    In this episode of Confident Defense podcast, Conor Sherman engages in an enlightening conversation with Raxis’ Brian Tant & Brad Herring on Attack Security.
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  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre
    Five Red Flags for Black Friday

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Shop safely this holiday season by paying attention to these red flags. The Raxis Penetration Testing team shares tips to stay secure.
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