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

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    Don’t Take the Smishbait

     By Bonnie Smyre Unwanted text messages are annoying, but some also hide malicious links. Here are some ways to avoid being “smished.” July 30, 2021
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    12 New Cyber Terms the World Needs Now

     By 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. July 23, 2021
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    Why Mutual Assured Destruction is an Incomplete Cyber Defense Strategy

     By 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. May 14, 2021
  • Freedom and Responsibility are our Cornerstones

    A Culture of Freedom with an Expectation of Results

     By Bonnie Smyre Freedom and responsibility go hand-in-hand at Raxis. Scottie Cole tells how we offer our penetration testing team plenty of both. April 2, 2021
  • Pivoting in an Ever-Changing Environment

    Change is Growth in the Pen Testing Field

     By Bonnie Smyre At Raxis, additional skills mean more opportunities to grow. Lead Developer Adam Fernandez talks about his journey at Raxis. March 19, 2021
  • When one succeeds, we all succeed

    Client Success is Raxis’ Success

     By 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. March 12, 2021