He tried another angle. The software was designed by 360, a security company. It prioritized the system's survival above all else. If he couldn't authenticate himself as a user, maybe he could authenticate himself as essential hardware.

Elias stood up slowly. His legs were shaky. He grabbed his bag and walked to the door. The reader flashed green. He pushed the door open and stepped into the hallway.

Access to drivers and installation packages for major diagnostic tools.