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in the conference room and we really need you to give them an update."
As CEO, Seamus was charged with the mundane task of giving investor updates and being the ëface" of the company. Victoria, his sister, ran the day to day operations of the company which had been founded by their grandfather before either of them had been born.
Under their control, the company had flourished and this week the company was celebrating it's 50th anniversary. Victoria had arranged a media blitz and invited all the investors in for meetings. Later in the week, there would be a party including all 100 employees, the investors and, of course, various people from the media.
***
Seamus gave one last wistful look into the lab. Victoria followed his gaze, her eyes narrowing. That red head was going to be a problem, she could already feel it. Her mouth pursed into a thin line, her mind already forming a plan to ensure the girl would not get in her way.
***
Click. Click. Access Denied.
The computer screen blinked it's warning at Ayla. She bit her bottom lip and tried another password.
Restricted Access - Please Use Main Console.
Main Console? Was there a main console somewhere that she hadn't been told about yet? Ayla was sure that the files she needed were stored in this particular area and she had to get access somehow.
She heard the lab doors swoosh open behind her and she quickly switched screens on her computer.
"Hey Ayla, I just wanted to check in and see if you had any questions before I head out for the day."
Gordie, her trainer, was pleasant enough and quite knowledgable. Ayla was learning the ropes pretty quickly but fitting in her "real" work along with trying to find the evidence for her father was getting to be quite a challenge. She had to maintain appearances long enough to get the job done, however.
"Oh, great! I think I have a good handle on what you've shown me so far, but I actually do have a couple questions," Ayla smiled up at Gordie.
"I'm here to answer, so shoot!"
"The last company that I worked at had different levels of security for the databases. There was the common data area that everyone could access, then the systems programs that required a specific clearance and then the sensitive company materials that only certain people could access."
"We have a similar setup," Gordie nodded, "The common files are stored in here and the employees can access with their passwords. Then the systems files can only be accessed by administrators like us. There's a more secure area with sensitive technology that can only be accessed from the terminal inside the Beta lab."
Bingo!
"Has anyone shown you the Beta lab yet?"
Ayla shook her head, "No, not yet."
"I have a few minutes before I have to leave, I'll take you over," Gordie made his way out of the lab, "We'll stop by security first to make sure your badge has the appropriate access".
Chapter Three
Ayla's heels clacked on the polished tiles as they made their way down the basement corridor to the Beta lab.
Gordie stopped in front of a nondescript door and motioned for Ayla to try her badge in the card reader. The door clicked open and Ayla stepped into the core processing lab for McDonough International.
"We keep this located down here because it houses the most sensitive data and computers for the company." Gordie spread his arms to indicate the rows of computers glowing in the dim light, "We don't really need to come here much so it's not too inconvenient for us".
Gordie glanced at his watch, "It's nearly 5:00 but if you don't have to rush off, I can show you where everything is and how to access the files."
"Oh, I've got nothing to rush out for tonight, I was going to stay late and do some work anyway." Ayla's stomach churned with anticipation as she realized the files she needed might be right within reach.
"Ok, well the main console is here," Gordie stepped over to a computer terminal set on a table
As CEO, Seamus was charged with the mundane task of giving investor updates and being the ëface" of the company. Victoria, his sister, ran the day to day operations of the company which had been founded by their grandfather before either of them had been born.
Under their control, the company had flourished and this week the company was celebrating it's 50th anniversary. Victoria had arranged a media blitz and invited all the investors in for meetings. Later in the week, there would be a party including all 100 employees, the investors and, of course, various people from the media.
***
Seamus gave one last wistful look into the lab. Victoria followed his gaze, her eyes narrowing. That red head was going to be a problem, she could already feel it. Her mouth pursed into a thin line, her mind already forming a plan to ensure the girl would not get in her way.
***
Click. Click. Access Denied.
The computer screen blinked it's warning at Ayla. She bit her bottom lip and tried another password.
Restricted Access - Please Use Main Console.
Main Console? Was there a main console somewhere that she hadn't been told about yet? Ayla was sure that the files she needed were stored in this particular area and she had to get access somehow.
She heard the lab doors swoosh open behind her and she quickly switched screens on her computer.
"Hey Ayla, I just wanted to check in and see if you had any questions before I head out for the day."
Gordie, her trainer, was pleasant enough and quite knowledgable. Ayla was learning the ropes pretty quickly but fitting in her "real" work along with trying to find the evidence for her father was getting to be quite a challenge. She had to maintain appearances long enough to get the job done, however.
"Oh, great! I think I have a good handle on what you've shown me so far, but I actually do have a couple questions," Ayla smiled up at Gordie.
"I'm here to answer, so shoot!"
"The last company that I worked at had different levels of security for the databases. There was the common data area that everyone could access, then the systems programs that required a specific clearance and then the sensitive company materials that only certain people could access."
"We have a similar setup," Gordie nodded, "The common files are stored in here and the employees can access with their passwords. Then the systems files can only be accessed by administrators like us. There's a more secure area with sensitive technology that can only be accessed from the terminal inside the Beta lab."
Bingo!
"Has anyone shown you the Beta lab yet?"
Ayla shook her head, "No, not yet."
"I have a few minutes before I have to leave, I'll take you over," Gordie made his way out of the lab, "We'll stop by security first to make sure your badge has the appropriate access".
Chapter Three
Ayla's heels clacked on the polished tiles as they made their way down the basement corridor to the Beta lab.
Gordie stopped in front of a nondescript door and motioned for Ayla to try her badge in the card reader. The door clicked open and Ayla stepped into the core processing lab for McDonough International.
"We keep this located down here because it houses the most sensitive data and computers for the company." Gordie spread his arms to indicate the rows of computers glowing in the dim light, "We don't really need to come here much so it's not too inconvenient for us".
Gordie glanced at his watch, "It's nearly 5:00 but if you don't have to rush off, I can show you where everything is and how to access the files."
"Oh, I've got nothing to rush out for tonight, I was going to stay late and do some work anyway." Ayla's stomach churned with anticipation as she realized the files she needed might be right within reach.
"Ok, well the main console is here," Gordie stepped over to a computer terminal set on a table
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