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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 23h

Dogfirmations with Doofie and Dingus: Goodbye Friends The time has come to let Doofie and Dingus slowly walk off into the sunset. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology #dogs

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Growth (Part 2): Baby Steps! Define what it means for you to be a man, understand what masculinity can achieve for you, respect women and yourself and rise above the crowd to deliver your message. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology #men

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Stop Calling Them Security Cameras! Here is a learning moment: Cameras do not secure anything. They survey... Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

No Trust on the Interwebs "I have photo and video evidence." This phrase was a slam dunk when it came to prove a true and accurate representation of something that occurred... Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Link in the Comments I won't do it. I'm going to put my link in the main post. I don't care... Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

True Stories of Cyber Awareness: Data Privacy The first question I ask when interviewing with a new company is how they handle my personal information... Continue Reading: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

True Stories of Cyber Awareness: Insider Threats Studies have shown that over the decades the percentages of internal vs external threats have been 30% internal and 70% external... Continue Reading: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

True Stories of Cyber Awareness: MFA MFA or Multi-Factor Authentication is a measure of security of "what you know" and "what you have". "What you know" is your username and password... Continue Reading: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Attention Men! If you identify as a man, then I am speaking directly at you! We need to do better. It is time to start paying attention and act accordingly. We need to teach our boys to do, say and be better. Read More: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #men #man

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Why is HR leading with questions during a technical interview? I had an interview recently and was asked an email question about how to tell if an email is fake or not. This question was asked by an HR employee Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Image Meta Data Reader The easiest way to preview meta information for an image. All metadata about the image including EXIF, IPTC and camera-specific information. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/metaImage.cfm #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

True Stories of Cyber Awareness: Social Engineering I used to think I was a nice guy but that has changed. Some individuals think that nice guys are taken advantage of because... Continue Reading: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

True stories of Cyber Awareness: Phishing I ran the company and customer wide cyber awareness programs. The first few weeks of the month were set for training... Continue Reading: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Website Security Header & Metadata Analyzer The easiest way to preview meta information on your website. Security Headers, Meta Tags, Open Graph, Cards and more. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/metaScan.cfm #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

PowerShell - wbMSPSecurity 1.0 PowerShell for Endpoint Security. 45 commands that will close up endpoint issues that are defined in Microsoft's Secure Score and other Windows security products. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/security.cfm #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

PowerShell - wbMSPmodule 1.7 My PS module contains 27 commands for easier use and information output while you provide diagnostics to a troubled workstation. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/powershell.cfm #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Systems Engineering Resume Multi-Cloud Systems & Security Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, automating, and securing high-availability enterprise environments. Specializes in PowerShell, identity management, SIEM, GRC, and HIPAA. Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/resume.cfm

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

CliftonStrengths, AbilityMap & TalentSet What are your feelings with talent surveys like CliftonStrengths, AbilityMap & TalentSet? Are they affective on obtaining employment? Are the results your actual strengths? Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/contact.cfm #programming

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My coding portfolio includes BCWH, cybersecurity assessment games, PowerShell modules, endpoint security tools, website metadata utilities and projects involving ColdFusion, SQL, JavaScript, and Windows. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/code.cfm #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Multi-Cloud Systems & Security Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, automating, and securing high-availability enterprise environments. Please feel free to review my resume and explore my website to learn more about my experience. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I Build Things I've been writing software since 2000. * ColdFusion * PowerShell * SQL * APIs * Automation I don't just collect technologies. I build things with them. That's probably the simplest way to describe what I bring to the table. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

ColdFusion Gets a Lot of Flack I've been using Adobe ColdFusion for many years. It's been around for over 30 years. But here's the thing: The language isn't what matters. What matters is what you can build with it. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

23 APIs. One Developer I've connected to 23 different API platforms using ColdFusion and PowerShell. * Atlassian * Bitdefender * CISA * Google * Kaseya * Microsoft * MITRE * OpenAI * VirusTotal * YouTube And more. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com #programming #technology

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I Built My Website to Tell the Story A resume gives you a couple of pages. My website gives you the rest of the story. * My experience * My skills * My code * My APIs * My projects That's a much better representation of me than a resume alone. Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I Write Software. I Understand Security. I've never wanted to put myself into just one box. My career: * Software Development * Systems Engineering * Cloud * Automation * Cybersecurity * GRC That gives me a different perspective when solving problems. Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I Don't Just Talk About Technology. I Build It. My current code projects include: * ColdFusion applications * PowerShell modules * Endpoint security tooling * Website metadata analysis tools * API integrations * Technical assessments Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/code.cfm

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Why I Still Code I've been writing code for a long time. I've worked with ColdFusion, PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, JSON and APIs. My philosophy is simple: If I can't find the tool I need, I'll build one. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/code.cfm

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Security Without Understanding the Infrastructure Is Dangerous. You can't effectively secure what you don't understand. My experience includes: * Azure * Microsoft 365 * Entra ID * Active Directory * VMware * Windows * Endpoints * PowerShell Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

45 PowerShell Commands. One Goal. I built a PowerShell module specifically around endpoint security. The result? 45 commands designed to address endpoint issues identified through Microsoft Secure Score and other Windows security products. Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/code.cfm

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What Do I Bring to the Table? After years working across IT, systems engineering, software development and cybersecurity, I've learned that my biggest strength isn't one particular technology. It's the ability to connect the dots. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

APIs Are Where Systems Start Talking A lot of organizations have excellent technology sitting in disconnected silos. My experience includes API integration, JSON, Microsoft Graph, software engineering and custom application development. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Sometimes Cybersecurity Looks Like Finding the Money I developed an application that provided visibility into internal product spending and helped uncover a three-year theft operation involving approximately $1.5 million per year in stolen inventory Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

My Favorite Security Metric Isn't "Secure." It's measurable improvement. Those improvements came from engineering better systems, automating repetitive work, improving patch management and security controls. Security shouldn't exist in a vacuum. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I Don't Just Talk About GRC. I Build It. I architected a GRC platform capable of managing: * Enterprise risk registers * Plans of Action & Milestones * Compliance tracking * Executive-level risk reporting * Audit readiness * Risk mitigation Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I Automate the Boring Stuff If you're doing the same task over and over again, it's time for automation. I've used PowerShell to automate: * Software * OS patching * Incident response * Administrative tasks * Multi-tenant operations Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Security Is Only Half the Job Cybersecurity isn't just about finding vulnerabilities. It's about understanding how systems actually work and making them work better. I don't ask, "How do we secure this?" I ask: How do we secure it, automate it, improve it? wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Diagnostician I don't judge, I evaluate. #engineering #programming #coldfusion #systemsengineer Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm...

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

My Weblog I don't write very often but when I do, it's very short. #technology #engineering #programming #coldfusion #systemsengineer #cybersecurity Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blog.cfm

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Multi-Cloud Systems & Security Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, automating, and securing high-availability enterprise environments across Azure, and GCP. #technology #engineering #programming #coldfusion #cybersecurity Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Website Visitors No passport required: we've welcomed visitors from Albania all the way to Zimbabwe. 148 and counting! #technology #engineering #programming #coldfusion #systemsengineer #cybersecurity Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/visitors.cfm

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Four Projects From One Washer: Part 1 What do you do with a broken clothes washer? Throw it away or create a few fun projects? #technology #engineering #programming #coldfusion #systemsengineer #cybersecurity Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm...

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Digital Portfolio I combine software development, cybersecurity, systems administration, AI automation, and digital publishing into practical business solutions. #technology #engineering #programming #coldfusion #systemsengineer Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/portfolio.cfm

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I Am No Longer a Part of the Problem! Confession: I Was Still Using HTML Tables for Website Layouts. Goodbye, 1999! Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #technology #engineering #programming #coldfusion #systemsengineer #cybersecurity

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Wade Bachelder: Systems Security Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, automating, and securing high-availability enterprise environments. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/resume.cfm #technology #engineering #programming #coldfusion #systemsengineer #cybersecurity

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

CliftonStrengths, AbilityMap & TalentSet What are your feelings with talent surveys like CliftonStrengths, AbilityMap & TalentSet? Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/contact.cfm #technology #engineering #programming #socialmedia #coldfusion #sql #artificialintelligence

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Social Media Content Image Creation A video of my process on creating images for my social media posts using Adobe Photoshop, OpenAI, and Adobe ColdFusion. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #Technology #Engineering #Programming #SocialMedia #ColdFusion #SQL #AI

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A.I. Will Save You Time! I don't want to save time with A.I. when I could be learning instead. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #Technology #Engineering #Programming #SocialMedia #ColdFusion #SQL #AI

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Wrestling is NOT a Sport! The injuries are real but wrestling is 100% fake and doesn't belong on SportsCenter. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blogView.cfm... #Technology #Engineering #Programming #SocialMedia #ColdFusion #SQL #AI

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Details of my coding projects from Assessments, Meta Data Readers and PowerShell Modules. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/code.cfm #Technology #Engineering #Programming #SocialMedia #ColdFusion #SQL #AI

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Wade Bachelder @wadebach.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Blog: I don't write very often but when I do, it's very short. Full Deets: wadebach.blackcatwhitehatsecurity.com/blog.cfm #Technology #Engineering #Programming #SocialMedia #ColdFusion #SQL #AI

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