Expect is an extension to the Tcl scripting language written by Don Libes. The program automates interactions with programs that expose a text terminal interface. Expect, originally written in 1990 for the Unix platform, has since become available for Microsoft Windows and other systems. [Wikipedia]
Cybersecurity is the convergence of people, processes and technology that come together to protect organizations.
Now that we have the Rasberry Pi setup we need to set up Docker. Why? Because eventually, we will use the Docker version of SNIPE-IT. There are lots of reasons to use the Docker version but the reason that I decided to use it is because it’s self-contained and leaves a lot of the effort of setting up the environment off the table.
Ok so the first thing we need is a scrip to get started with so lets start with a script that I wrote to determine if Google Drive is running. As you can see this simple script just checks to see if its running and returns a value.
The Manager-Mentor Dilemma: A Personal Insight: Early in my career, I found myself in a situation that many managers face – being both a mentor and a manager to the same team member. Initially, it appeared to be an excellent opportunity to provide holistic guidance and support. However, as time progressed, the lines between mentorship and management blurred, leading to confusion and, eventually, a conflict of interest. Offering genuine advice became a challenge, impacting the dynamics of the working relationship.
The drive or the card that we will use in the Rasberry Pi is a 64GB card, now we could use any size card we like, the smaller the card the leaner the OS needs to be so in this case I am going to pick a lean OS, DietPI is a great choice for this. If you chose a higher size card then maybe Rasberian or Ubuntu would be a good choice. The OS isn’t a huge factor in following along with the steps.
Before anything else, I want to call out the people who have participated in the beta program. The feedback, logs, screenshots, and bug reports have all helped improve the app. That input...
The goal here is not just to show that managed preferences exist. I want to show how the full workflow works: how I format the credential data, how the packaging script outputs...
This matters because the interface changes in important ways once I stop working in a single-credential setup. The storage changes, the switching behavior changes, and some convenience options have to behave differently...
ABM Warranty exists because Apple Business Manager gives us the raw information, but not a good operational dashboard for acting on it. I built this app so I could quickly see where...
This release is not just a feature bump. It changes how ABM Warranty fits into real administration workflows. Multi-tenant support, managed deployment options, credential flexibility, targeted refresh behavior, and deeper logging all...
What neither platform shows you is which devices are quietly becoming liabilities.
Many technicians and administrators are exposed to risk primarily through mitigation techniques — hardening systems, applying controls, closing gaps — rather than through formal risk assessment processes. They are asked to reduce...
Version 0.3.0 introduced several foundational changes, while 0.3.1 follows shortly behind as a maintenance release that reinforces those foundations with important fixes and consistency improvements.
This release was all about making the system observable, predictable, and recoverable.
Before anything else, I want to call out the people who have participated in the beta program. The feedback, logs, screenshots, and bug reports have all helped improve the app. That input...
The goal here is not just to show that managed preferences exist. I want to show how the full workflow works: how I format the credential data, how the packaging script outputs...
I wanted to talk about some of the packaging features in QuickPKG 2.0 that I have specifically found very handy with the hopes that you will find them handy too!
This matters because the interface changes in important ways once I stop working in a single-credential setup. The storage changes, the switching behavior changes, and some convenience options have to behave differently...
ABM Warranty exists because Apple Business Manager gives us the raw information, but not a good operational dashboard for acting on it. I built this app so I could quickly see where...
1) Retro-enroll Devices into Apple Business Manager (iOS/iPadOS) If a Mac wasn’t purchased through your ABM-linked reseller, you can still claim it. Adding it via Configurator means you get Automated Device Enrollment...
Where the CISSP is broad, the CSSLP is laser-focused. This exam dives deep into secure software principles, threat modeling, data protection, API security, database hardening, and development methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and...
What is Amphetamine? Amphetamine is a versatile application available on the Mac App Store that allows users to keep their Mac awake for extended periods. Whether you’re downloading large files, running presentations,...
A major part of that transition is operational visibility. If teams are split across different systems, it is nearly impossible to create real shared support. That is why integrating core tools, especially...
That is where many leaders feel the strain of growth. A bigger team naturally brings more moving parts, more people involved in decisions, and more situations where assumptions can create confusion. What...
In my case, the decision to merge was not about chasing a one-time payout. The larger goal was to keep building toward something that would have been difficult to achieve alone: a...
That creates a difficult adjustment for any founder who has spent years making the final call. Once the business is part of something larger, you may still have influence, but you are...
That adjustment is rarely comfortable. Owners are often effective because they are decisive, independent, and deeply invested in how the business is run. Those same qualities can make the transition into a...
One of the biggest adjustments after a sale is moving from owner-operator to team player. When you run your own business, you are used to setting the pace, defining the standards, and...
That does not mean every business should promise unlimited after-hours support. Clear boundaries still matter. In our case, standard business hours remain the expectation, and serious after-hours issues can be escalated through...
What makes the model work is not only the Apple integration. It is the combination of Apple Business Chat with a shared messaging platform that can route, store, and manage conversations across...
That is one of the first major pitfalls of team growth: the time cost of making someone useful. Unless a new team member is a near-perfect fit and fully ready on day...
That matters because most security failures do not begin with highly sophisticated attacks. They often start with routine decisions made in the wrong environment. A user joins an unfamiliar Wi-Fi network, works...
