Picking Up the Pieces After Hurricane Sally

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Damage after Hurricane Sally, Niceville, FL Credit: Eddie Herring
Posted on September 18, 2020
Written 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. Raxis’ Scottie Cole tells us how disconnected people feel as they wait to regain power and internet access.

In some ways, this disaster reminds us of what companies (and people) go through after they have gone through a breach or a “hack.” At times like this, the important thing is understanding that the unexpected happens in business and in life. You prepare as best you can in order to recover as quickly as you can.

Hurricane damage in Pensacola

Pensacola, FL Credit: Jim McClellan

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Sally.

Title photo: Niceville, FL; Credit: Eddie Herring

Bonnie Smyre

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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