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 articles written by Bonnie Smyre

  • Medical workers

    Why We Always Harp on Healthcare

    By Bonnie Smyre Healthcare security may start with HIPAA regulations, but, in the end, it all comes down to protecting patients and the healthcare workers. July 5, 2023
  • Brice Jager on Zoom

    Raxis in the Classroom: Giving Back by Looking Forward

    By Bonnie Smyre 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. March 31, 2023
  • How to Hire a Penetration Testing Firm Part Two

    How to Hire a Penetration Testing Firm – Part 2

    By Bonnie Smyre 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. March 18, 2022
  • Cyber Warfare

    Cyber Civil Defense: We Can All Fight the Russians

    By Bonnie Smyre 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. February 28, 2022
  • Penetration Testing Types

    How to Hire a Penetration Testing Firm – Part 1

    By Bonnie Smyre Raxis’ COO Bonnie Smyre offers some helpful hints about how to start the process of hiring a penetration testing company. February 25, 2022
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    Bonnie Smyre, Chief Operating Officer

    By Bonnie Smyre 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. October 15, 2021