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Write a product strategy for a network security appliance

A product strategy for a network security appliance could include the following key points:

1. Identify the target market: This could include businesses of various sizes, as well as government agencies and other organizations that require robust network security.

2. Define the product's key features and benefits: The appliance should offer advanced security features such as intrusion detection and prevention, firewall capabilities, and secure VPN access. It should also be easy to set up and manage, with a user-friendly interface and real-time monitoring and alerts.

3. Position the product in the market: The appliance should be positioned as a cost-effective and comprehensive solution for businesses and organizations that need to protect their networks from cyber threats. It should be positioned as an alternative to more expensive, complex security solutions, while still offering the same level of protection.

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$ sips -s format jpeg <original-file> --out <output-file>.jpg

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class Potato
  def initialize(app)
    @app = app
  end

  def call(*args, &blk)
    @app.call(*args, &blk)
  rescue BasicObject => e
    require 'pry'
    binding.pry

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# decode_session_cookie.rb
# ------------------------
# The purpose of this script is to show that if I have the secret_key_base
# and a cookie to an active Rails session, I can decrypt it and gain access
# to key information about the user's session.

require 'rubygems'
require 'cgi'
require 'active_support'
require 'json'

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# remap prefix to Control + a
set -g prefix C-a
unbind C-b
bind C-a send-prefix

# force a reload of the config file
unbind r
bind r source-file ~/.tmux.conf

# quick pane cycling

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def decrypt_session_cookie(cookie, encrypted_cookie_salt)
  cookie = CGI.unescape(cookie)
  config = Rails.application.config

  encrypted_signed_cookie_salt = config.action_dispatch.encrypted_signed_cookie_salt # "signed encrypted cookie" by default

  key_generator = ActiveSupport::KeyGenerator.new(config.secret_key_base, iterations: 1000)
  secret = key_generator.generate_key(encrypted_cookie_salt)
  sign_secret = key_generator.generate_key(encrypted_signed_cookie_salt)

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