The Raxis Story

How Raxis Became Atlanta’s Penetration Testing Leader

Penetration Testing Is Our Entire DNA

Back in 2011, cybersecurity veteran Mark Puckett looked around and saw a real problem: lots of companies said they did penetration testing, but almost none of them were doing it right. True adversary simulation that actually finds the hidden risks and makes organizations stronger was hard to come by.

With more than 30 years in information security, including running Red Team operations at Home Depot and working with heavy hitters like GE Energy and Symantec, Mark knew what great pentesting looked like. He had the credentials to back it up too: CISSP, CISM, ISSAP, and a computer information systems degree from Georgia State University. So he decided to fix what was broken and started Raxis with one clear mission- make penetration testing the focus, and do it better than anyone else.

From the beginning, we’ve done only one thing, and that’s penetration testing at the absolute highest level. Mark built a tight-knit team of elite ethical hackers who live for adversary emulation. No scattered jack of all trades services, no side offerings. Just a constant drive to find smarter, sharper, more effective ways to uncover vulnerabilities before the real attackers do.

While others chased every new trend or spread themselves thin across a dozen services, we stayed laser-focused on staying ahead of tomorrow’s threats. That single-minded commitment has earned us the trust of some of the most security-conscious organizations on the planet: banks, defense contractors, law firms, critical infrastructure operators. Our customers count on us to break in so they can stay unbreakable.

Today, Atlanta based Raxis is a fully remote, U.S.-based team of passionate experts who share one core belief: penetration testing isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. And we wouldn’t change a thing.

Mark Puckett

Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Visionary Leadership Built on Real Experience

With a knack for big ideas and even bigger technical wins, our leadership team brings together generations of Red Team adventures, top tier security experiences, and brand new breakthroughs.

Bonnie Smyre

Bonnie Smyre

Chief Operating Officer

Brian Tant

Chief Penetration Test Officer

Brad Herring

VP, Business Development

Adam Fernandez

Director, Software

Atlanta-Bred, American-Led Cybersecurity

Exclusively U.S.-Based Engineers

Raxis was founded and remains headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with a team composed entirely of U.S. engineers.

In an industry where many penetration testing firms offshore work to cut costs—often at the expense of cultural alignment and communication—Raxis stands apart. Our engineers understand the unique challenges facing American companies: from HIPAA and PCI-DSS to the fast-paced expectations of U.S. boardrooms.

Penetration Testing is Our Super Power

Since 2011, Raxis has infiltrated some of the world’s most heavily defended corporations — including global banks, defense contractors, and critical infrastructure operators. This battle-tested experience has given our elite Red Team a deep understanding of the criminal mind, enabling us to predict and expose the exact paths real adversaries take.

85% Breach Rate

If there’s a way in, we will find it. The 15% we can’t breach? That’s what real security looks like.

Zero False Positives

Our Penetration Testing Services are real, therefore false positives are not possible. We show our work.

3 AM

We find the cyber attacks vectors that keep security executives awake at 3 AM.

Atlanta Based

Founded in Atlanta, GA, Raxis is powered by a highly skilled penetration testing team distributed across the United States.

We Love What We Do

We get to help our customers by trying to break into their systems before the bad guys do, and, honestly, we have a blast doing it.

Certified Professionals

We are loaded with top certifications like the OSCP, plus tons of hands-on experience breaking into everything.

The Leader In Elite Penetration testing

Because breaking into systems (legally) is our day job, our night job, and honestly, our favorite thing to do.

Breaking In Is Our Job. Enjoying It Is Our Culture.

We eat, sleep, and dream security challenges all day every day.

We’re not your typical suit-and-tie cybersecurity consultants. Our fully remote team of brilliant ethical hackers spans the country, united by an obsession with outsmarting cybercriminals and a genuine love for what we do.

Trusted by Thousands, from Startups to Enterprises

Watch our red team in action — because seeing how easily we can breach defenses is the wake-up call every security team needs. When startups and enterprises alike choose Raxis, they’re not just buying a penetration test. They’re investing in the peace of mind that comes from knowing if we can’t get in, criminals probably can’t either.

The Numbers Tell the Story

When you’ve been outsmarting cybercriminals since 2011, you don’t just accumulate clients — you build an unshakeable reputation.

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