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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  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre

    Five Red Flags for Black Friday

     By Bonnie Smyre Shop safely this holiday season by paying attention to these red flags. The Raxis Penetration Testing team shares tips to stay secure. November 27, 2020
  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre with her new art by Kasi Reilly

    How Bonnie Banished Her Boring Background

     By Bonnie Smyre See how Bonnie beautified her once-boring background with help from artist Kasi Reilly. Our penetration testing team keeps things fun on our customer calls. November 6, 2020
  • Brian Tant, Raxis CTO

    Social Engineering and the “Ishings” Explained

     By Bonnie Smyre Would you know if you were being “smished” or “vished”? Let Raxis’ CTO Brian Tant explain how hackers use these techniques. October 16, 2020
  • Tailgating into stairwell

    Why Tailgating is an Effective Hacker Tactic

     By Bonnie Smyre We’re conditioned to be helpful and accommodating. That’s why tailgating works so well for hackers. The Raxis penetration testing team shows how. October 9, 2020
  • Damage after Hurricane Sally, Niceville, FL Credit: Eddie Herring

    Picking Up the Pieces After Hurricane Sally

     By Bonnie Smyre Hurricane Sally has hit Raxis close to home, as we watched our colleagues and friends in Pensacola make it through the storm & begin clean up. September 18, 2020
  • Dead fish saying "Told ya it was a trick!" and "Shut up!"

    It Might be a Phishing Attempt . . .

     By Bonnie Smyre Sometimes, it’s hard to tell a legitimate email from a phishing attempt. Other times, there’s no doubt. Here’s a handy guide. August 14, 2020