Scripting & Automation
Automate D-Secure operations through command-line tools, scripting, and workflow integration
1Command Line Interface
# Basic erasure command
dsecure-cli --device /dev/sda --method dod --verify
# Batch operation with configuration file
dsecure-cli --config batch-config.json --output report.xml
Core Commands
- •
dsecure-cli- Main CLI tool - •
dsecure-scan- Device discovery - •
dsecure-verify- Verification tool - •
dsecure-report- Report generator
Common Parameters
- •
--device- Target device - •
--method- Erasure algorithm - •
--verify- Enable verification - •
--output- Report format
2Automated Revert with Free State
The Free State feature serves as a proactive security mechanism designed to enforce strict session-based data privacy. Rather than relying on manual intervention to clear sensitive information, Free State automates the process by ensuring the machine restarts into a fully pristine, thoroughly erased state. This zero-trust approach guarantees that no residual data or user modifications persist across sessions.
Ideal Use Cases
Ideal for high-security enterprise environments, public kiosks, and shared workstations, this automated cleanup eliminates data-leakage risks while drastically reducing the IT overhead associated with system provisioning.
By automatically resetting environments upon every reboot, organizations can confidently maintain compliance and streamline operations without sacrificing security.
3Supported Scripting Languages
PS
PowerShell
Windows automation with PowerShell modules
PY
Python
Cross-platform automation with Python SDK
SH
Bash/Shell
Unix/Linux shell scripting support
4Configuration Management
JSON Configuration Example
{
"operation": {
"method": "nist-800-88",
"passes": 3,
"verify": true
},
"devices": [
"/dev/sda",
"/dev/sdb"
],
"reporting": {
"format": "xml",
"certificate": true,
"email": "admin@company.com"
}
}5Workflow Integration
CI/CD Integration
- • Jenkins pipeline support
- • GitHub Actions workflows
- • Azure DevOps integration
- • GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Task Schedulers
- • Windows Task Scheduler
- • Linux cron jobs
- • macOS launchd services
- • Enterprise schedulers
6Error Handling & Logging
Exit Codes & Logging
Standard Exit Codes
- •
0- Success - •
1- General error - •
2- Device not found - •
3- Permission denied
Log Levels
- •
DEBUG- Detailed information - •
INFO- General information - •
WARN- Warning messages - •
ERROR- Error conditions
7Automation Benefits
90%
Time Savings
99.9%
Accuracy Rate
24/7
Unattended Operation