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  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) emerged as former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate on Tuesday. But her presidential campaign was a disaster: even in her home state, Harris struggled to build support, finishing at 7% in California last year. Harris started slowly in California, only reaching fourth place in the crowded field in June 2019, at 13%. But she soon surged, particularly after the first presidential primary debate in Miami, Florida, when she attacked Biden over his past support for segregationists, and his opposition to mandatory school integration (“busing”). She led the Democratic Party field in California in July 2019, with 23% of the vote. But she received only tepid support from other elected Democrats in the state, and “progressive” activists remained wary, especially with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the race. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) also took the fight to Harris in the second presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, focusing negative attention on Harris’s checkered record as a prosecutor in San Francisco and as California Attorney General. By the fall of 2019, Harris had fallen back into single digits in some California polls, while the frontrunners — Sanders, Biden, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) — were into the 20’s. Her clumsy campaign could not right itself, and she continued to languish in her home state, while more enterprising candidates — such as then-South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg — ran far more energetic campaigns in the state. By late November, a poll by the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies for the Los Angeles Times “showed that by 61% to 24%, likely Democratic primary voters in California thought Harris should quit the race.” Harris was at 7%. Her final finish in the RealClearPolitics primary poll average for California was 8.3% — down from a high of 23%. Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). His new book, RED NOVEMBER, tells the story of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary from a conservative perspective. He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter at @joelpollak. 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), who was tapped Tuesday as former Vice President Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick for 2020, recently voiced support for defunding the Pentagon. In July, she stopped short of backing an amendment by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to defund the Pentagon by ten percent in 2021, but said in a statement afterwards that she “unequivocally” agreed with the goal to reduce the defense budget, and she remained supportive of the effort: I applaud Senator Sanders and am grateful for all the work that he’s done on this amendment. I unequivocally agree with the goal of reducing the defense budget and redirecting funding to communities in need, but it must be done strategically. I remain supportive of the effort, and am hopeful that with the benefit of additional time, future efforts will more specifically address these complicated issues and earn my enthusiastic support. Harris then joined 13 other Senators in voting against the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes Pentagon spending and activities, as well as troop pay. She said in a statement: I am thankful for all the work negotiators did to this point, however, I voted no because Californians demand better. I could not vote for a bill that provides backdoor funding for Trump’s border wall, clears a pathway to testing a nuclear weapon for the first time in decades, and does not adequately address the scourge of sexual assault in the military. And I could not back this bill after Republicans refused to include our amendments to demilitarize police departments. President Trump said Tuesday about Harris during a press conference, “She’s a big slasher of funds for our military.” Harris either missed or voted against the two previous National Defense Authorization Act bills. She missed the vote on the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act on June 27, 2019, and voted against the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, along with nine other senators. The last NDAA she voted for was 2018, when she said, “This bill ensures our brave service members have the equipment, support, and benefits required to defend our nation, and improves military readiness, capacity, and modernization.” Follow Breitbart News’s Kristina Wong on Twitter or on Facebook. 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) earlier this year urged supporters in the wake of protests over George Floyd’s death to donate to a group pushing for the defunding of police. Harris, who is now former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate, took to social media in early June as protests over Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody were roiling the nation. The Senator asked supporters to “chip in” and donate to Minnesota Freedom Fund (MFF) so it could “help post bail” for individuals arrested while protesting Floyd’s death throughout the state. If you’re able to, chip in now to the @MNFreedomFund to help post bail for those protesting on the ground in Minnesota. https://t.co/t8LXowKIbw — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 1, 2020 At the time, the group, which opposes pre-trial detention and uses donations to pay bail fees, was being flooded with contributions from celebrities and elected officials. Many of those donating were doing so as a show of solidarity with protesters. It is unclear, though, if Harris knew the full extent of the group’s platform while calling for supporters to contribute financially. Just two days prior to Harris’s request for donations, MFF announced its support for defunding the police. “We’re gonna need you … to do better than vague promises of change,” the group told Minnesota’s governor upon the announcement that Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer accused of killing Floyd, was arrested. “Defund the Police. End Money Bail. Rebuild our small [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] owned businesses.” We’re gonna need you @GovTimWalz to do better then vauge promises of change. Defund the Police. End Money Bail. Rebuild our small BIPOC owned businesses. https://t.co/HZkIgX2q3s — Minnesota Freedom Fund (@MNFreedomFund) May 30, 2020 Since then, the group has become only more vocal about its support for defunding the police. MFF is encouraging donations to Reclaim the Block, a Minneapolis-based advocacy organization calling for the city government to divest from law enforcement and commit to never again “increase the police department’s budget.” As Breitbart News noted in May, at least 13 individuals employed by Biden’s campaign also donated money to the MFF in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Even though the campaign has denied the donations were coordinated through them, they do pose a problem, especially as Biden tries to convince voters he disagrees with more progressive elements in his party’s platform that support defunding. The presumptive Democrat nominee said during a recent campaign event: I don’t want to defund police. I want to get police more money in order to deal with the things they badly need, from … access to community policing… [to] social workers… who can handle those god-awful problems that a cop has to have four degrees to handle. Neither Harris nor the Biden campaign returned requests for comment on this story. 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Joe Biden (D) announced Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his running mate on Tuesday — someone who holds far-left positions, particularly on climate change, an issue central to the progressive wing’s vision for America. Despite initially positioning herself as a more “moderate” candidate during the primary, Harris holds a common vision with the far-left, proposing a ban on plastic straws and altering the food pyramid as part of a greater effort to address climate change. Biden, whom many have described as a “moderate” candidate, has demonstrated his willingness to embrace radical left-wing policies. While the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force displayed Biden’s ease in moving further to the left, his choice for a running mate reinforced that reality. While climate change remains among the least important issues for Americans moving into the 2020 election, it remains a central piece in the Democrat Party’s overall platform, and Harris’s vision is just as radical as those of Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) — champions of the Green New Deal. “We must have and adopt a Green New Deal,” Harris said during a debate last summer. “On day one as president, I would reenter us in the Paris Agreement and put it in place so we would be carbon neutral by 2030.” That same summer, Harris teamed up with Ocasio-Cortez to advance the “Climate Equity Act,” which would rate economic regulations “based on its impact on low-income communities, which are disproportionately affected by climate change because they are often in flood zones, near highways or power plants, or adjacent to polluted lands known as brownfields,” according to the New York Times. Harris doubled down on her radical positions during CNN’s Climate Change Town Hall last September, expressing support for both banning plastic straws and creating incentives to end the use of single-use plastic altogether. “I think we have to create incentives to ban these — we have to create incentives, and there is no question that we have seen innovation take place when leaders lead,” she said. “I think we should, yes,” Harris said when asked if we should ban plastic straws. “I’m going to be honest, it’s really difficult to drink out of a paper straw…we’ve got to kind of perfect that one a little bit more.” She added that officials should “encourage innovation.” “And I think we can do a little better than some of those flimsy plastic straws. But we do need to ban the plastic,” she reiterated. During that same forum, Harris said she would “support changing dietary guidelines — the food pyramid” to reduce red meat consumption as part of a greater effort to address climate change. “I’ve actually worked on this issue in the past, and it’s about consumer awareness,” Harris said, reminding the audience that she, too, enjoys a burger from “time to time.” “I strongly believe the American consumer is left without the information that you need and deserve to have about what it is that you are putting in your body or surrounding yourselves with and the health implications of those things,” she said. “The California Democrat added that included upon that list ‘should be a measure of the impact on the environment,'” as Breitbart News reported at the time. Despite her advocacy for consumer awareness, Harris gleefully participated in the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry in Iowa in September — which featured over 10,000 sizzling steaks — even busting a move at the event: I don't know if you heard, but I'm moving to Iowa! Thank you, @PolkDems, for putting on a fantastic #SteakFry and giving us the opportunity to bring our campaign directly to Iowans. We're going to win this thing by coming together and fighting for the best of who we are. pic.twitter.com/z6gu9sBe6g — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 21, 2019 Notably, Biden assisted organizers in grilling the steaks, demonstrating no concern for the purported impact red meat has on the environment: 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Shortly after presumptive Democrat nominee Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential nominee, former President Barack Obama expressed support for the move in a tweet that included a detailed statement. “Joe Biden nailed this decision. By choosing Senator Kamala Harris as America’s next vice president, he’s underscored his own judgment and character,” Obama tweeted. “This is a good day for our country. Now let’s go win this thing,” he added. I’ve known Senator @KamalaHarris for a long time. She is more than prepared for the job. She’s spent her career defending our Constitution and fighting for folks who need a fair shake. This is a good day for our country. Now let’s go win this thing. pic.twitter.com/duJhFhWp6g — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 11, 2020 Read the full statement: Statement from President Obama on the Selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President Joe Biden’s Running Mate Choosing a vice president is the first important decision a president makes. When you’re in the Oval Office, when the toughest issues, and the choice you make will affect the lives and livelihoods of the entire country – you need someone with you who’s got the judgment and the character to make the right call. Someone whose focus goes beyond self-interest to consider the lives and prospects of others. Joe Biden nailed this decision. By choosing Senator Kamala Harris as America’s next vice president, he’s underscored his own judgment and character. Reality shows us that these attributes are not optional in a president. They’re requirements of the job. And now Joe has an ideal partner to help him tackle the very real challenges America faces right now and in the years ahead. I’ve known Senator Harris for a long time. She is more than prepared for the job. She spent her career defending our Constitution and fighting for folks who need a fair shake. Her own life story is one that I and so many others can see ourselves in: a story that says that no matter where you come from, what you look like, how you worship, or who you love, there’s a place for you here. It’s a fundamentally American perspective, one that’s led us out of the hardest times before. And it’s a perspective we can all rally behind right now. Follow Joshua Klein on Twitter @JoshuaKlein. 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, even the best supply chain and logistics companies have run into snags keeping up with demand and getting supplies to customers on time. The lessons learned can provide valuable insight. Image: RistoArnaudov, Getty Images/iStockPhoto As companies and institutions of all sizes and industries still grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, their supply chain and logistics teams need to be able to refocus their efforts to keep up with the continuing demands. Here are three things we've learned from the early days of the pandemic that can help logistics companies—or any other companies—when they struggle to keep up. SEE: Inside UPS: The logistics company's never-ending digital transformation (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Prioritize crisis-based essentials Under normal circumstances, keeping customers happy means consumer and business products need to reach their destinations on time. But these aren't normal circumstances. People and institutions around the world are relying on life-saving and sustaining items like food, medical supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE). While there are no guaranteed delivery dates these days, some items simply need to be prioritized. SEE: Zoom vs. Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx and Skype: Choosing the right video-conferencing apps for you (TechRepublic) With the increasing volume of online shopping, large e-commerce companies such as Amazon began prioritizing essential products, including household staples and medical supplies, as it struggled to deal with a surge in demand. Other items such as toilet paper, bleach, and sanitizing wipes have been taking top priority, and non-essential items such as flat-screen televisions were put on hold. Delivery service providers, like FedEx, Purolator, UPS, and others, also got behind in shipments and worked to focus on hospitals and care center needs. Leveraging its global network and logistics expertise to help organizations with mission-critical needs, FedEx focused some of its efforts on 1,000 special shipments delivering protective equipment from Direct Relief to help health centers, clinics, and hospitals. Focus on front-line workers and those most vulnerable We've all heard about the impact of the pandemic on front-line workers such as doctors, nurses, care-aids, and also those most vulnerable, including the elderly and those with lower immunity. Some online grocers were prioritizing by delivering to those more vulnerable first, including the elderly and support workers. Some online grocers have offered free delivery to medical staff and volunteers. Recognizing how busy front-line workers have been, some grocery chains have been providing them with front-of-the-line access when shopping in person. While it may not seem fair to some, these prioritizing measures are helping to save more lives. Keep logistics and supply chain workers safe Keeping workers safe means logistics and supply chain companies are more likely to continue to keep pace with the escalating demands for essential and non-essential goods. One delivery worker whose wife is a nurse said that while the hospital is taking steps to protect its staff, his employer could be doing more. He said he interacts with about 75 to 100 people each day and never thought he or his coworkers would be front-line workers in a pandemic. With all of the doors, handles, railings, packages, and other things that they touch each day, PPE supplies and equipment are needed by all delivery company staff. Sanitizing wipes, gloves, masks, and other PPE are essential for front-line delivery, stocking, and other staff to ensure they can deliver PPE equipment to hospitals and care centers or food to the vulnerable. By prioritizing crisis-based essentials, especially for front-line workers and those most vulnerable, and keeping front-line staff safe, logistics and supply chain companies stand a greater chance of success during the pandemic. Executive Briefing Newsletter Discover the secrets to IT leadership success with these tips on project management, budgets, and dealing with day-to-day challenges. Delivered Tuesdays and Thursdays Sign up today Also see 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 The program, which has received federal recognition, is available in 11 states with more to follow, the company said. Image: Prostock-Studio, Getty Images/iStockphoto In an effort to address the widening technology skills gap and put Americans to work, Woz Enterprise–a division of Woz U–and the University of Phoenix have partnered to launch a US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program. The program trains community college graduates in STEM fields with day-one skills and places them in entry-level apprenticeship jobs, while setting them on a path to earn a bachelor's degree in an in-demand field, Woz Enterprise said. SEE: The most in demand jobs and skills as a result of COVID-19 (TechRepublic) The program offers seven tracks with key skills taught: Software development – Java12 or .net core JavaScript, Angular SQL Server, Scrum/agile End user computing – incident response, operating systems networks, VPN troubleshooting Cybersecurity – monitoring/logging network appliances, penetration testing, network defense Software testing – testing automation selenium, continuous integration, scripting Application infrastructure – cloud hosting, AWS, Azure development, logging, monitoring Network administration – network configuration, network monitoring, network diagram scripting Application support – incident response logging, monitoring, querying, scripting, troubleshooting The tech, education and government sectors needed to come together to make this happen, Woz Enterprise said. "We have all heard about the tech talent gap. Hundreds of companies have been trying to address it, yet here we are in 2020, and the gap remains," said Chris Coleman, president of Woz Enterprise, in a statement. "Truly offering relief to this talent-starved industry, at scale, requires collaboration from the private, education, and government sectors. This apprenticeship model is the game changer we have all been looking for." Through this program, apprentices learn while receiving a salary and gaining valuable work experience, according to Woz Enterprise, which builds and delivers the customized technology curricula that can result in credits toward a University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT). "This unique program comes at a critical time as companies today are looking for solutions to adapt the skills of their workforce to match the velocity of change of their businesses," said Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer at the University of Phoenix. He said the partnership provides "an unprecedented education pathway that includes validated learning outcomes for community college graduates." The apprenticeship model launched this spring in 11 states in partnership with Infosys, a provider of digital, IT, and consulting services. Selected candidates completed an intensive, eight-week training program in one of the seven technology tracks to gain essential day-one skills to start a career with one of Woz Enterprise's recruiting business partners. Then they become full-time junior associates, and the individuals participate in a structured online learning program for 12 months, Woz Enterprise said. During this time, they continue working and earning a salary, which increases as they gain key competencies. Training hours can be applied for college credit at University of Phoenix, potentially shortening the time to obtain the BSIT. "We believe it is a great value proposition for all involved, allowing us to supply quality training to meet the staffing needs of the technology industry in America while providing income and great, flexible higher education opportunities to individuals," Coleman said. "We are embracing new perspectives and forming dynamic alliances to inject creativity and ingenuity in the technology sector." The company said it will build on this initial alliance with the University of Phoenix and Infosys to expand and broaden the scope of the apprenticeship program. Tech News You Can Use Newsletter We deliver the top business tech news stories about the companies, the people, and the products revolutionizing the planet. Delivered Daily Sign up today Also see 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 A FlexJob roundup includes familiar names such as Appen, Robert Half, Pearson, Supporting Strategies, Kaplan, and Achieve Test Prep. Image: iStock Not everyone has the interest or ability to work full time, even when working remotely, and with that in mind, FlexJobs recently identified the top 15 companies for remote part-time jobs. For the study, "part time" refers to jobs that require 35 hours or less. Part-time remote jobs (PTRJ) include tutors, substitute teachers, specialized teachers (i.e., SAT, ACT, music, drama, etc.), and online instructors—nearly half of the top PTRJs are variations of jobs in education. In general, other PTRJs include data entry, office administration, personal assistant, telemedicine, therapist, proposal writer, accountant, public relations, technical writer, investor relations, human resources, web development, troubleshooter, and graphic designer, among others. SEE: Return to work: What the new normal will look like post-pandemic (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Based on an assessment of 50,000 companies in the FlexJobs database, here are the top 15 companies hiring for PTRJ: 1. Kaplan is a for-profit educational institution, operating in more than 30 countries globally, and 89% of work offered is remote and 83% are part-time positions. 2. VocoVision is a children's therapy telepractice program that looks for applicants comfortable with tech and have excellent communication skills. All positions, 100% are remote, require advanced education and professional certifications, and associates are given access to a discussion board to share their concerns and to brainstorm ideas; 30% of jobs are part time. 3. Supporting Strategies is comprised of Financial Operations Associates (FOAs) who hold a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related field of study, as well as 10-15 years of industry experience; jobs, which are 100% remote, are in accounting and finance, bookkeeping, human resources and recruiting, and 95% of those jobs are part time. 4. Robert Half International, a global professional staffing and consulting firm, was founded in 1948 and was named by the Human Rights Campaign as one of the best places to work, as well as one of the 50 happiest companies in America by CareerBliss. Seventy-two percent of the company's jobs are remote, with 7% of jobs part time. 5. Pearson offers flexible jobs in many professional fields in and beyond education & training and has posted temporary, freelance, seasonal, occasional, part time, flexible schedule, and work-from-home jobs in the past and employs a staff of 32,000, in more than 70 countries. The London-based company offers 54% remote work, and 45% part time. 6. Appen is a technology services company, which recently acquired Leapforce and works in 130 businesses globally; 99% of jobs are remote and 89% are part time. 7. K12 is an online educational programs and solutions company for youth in kindergarten through 12th grade and is designed for kids, teens and families to serve students "in the home or on the road." A majority, 99% of jobs are remote, with 16% part time. 8. Edmentum provides educational solutions to 8,000 school districts nationwide and was created by the merger of PLATO Learning and Archipelago Learning; provides more than 14 million students with individual teaching approaches and online learning solutions. Ninety-six percent of its jobs are remote, with 64% being part time. 9. Lionbridge provides localization and data services in more than 350 languages and operates throughout the US and internationally. Team members work from home or from one of the company's 55 offices spanning 26 countries, and 98% of jobs have remote work options, and 74% are part-time jobs. 10. Independence University was one of the earliest (1978) "distance learning" schools. The nonprofit now includes four schools: healthcare, business, graphic arts, and technology. The Utah-based university offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. It offers 100% remote work options, with 31% part time. 11. Rasmussen College is a for-profit school offering associate's and bachelor's degrees from campuses across Minnesota and other states, which offers more than 70 academic and professional programs in such subjects as business, tech, nursing, health sciences, design and education. Part-time work is popular, with 94% of jobs requiring 35-hours or less, and 78% are remote. 12. Achieve Test Prep is an academic support organization that provides test prep and college-education consulting services. Its employees are 100% remote, and 47% part time. 13. LanguageLine Solutions was established in 1982 to provide more effective communication methods for non-English speakers and now provides face-to-face, over-the-phone, and video-conference interpreting and document translation services, and is the largest professional interpreter employer in the world. The Monterey, CA-based company has 100% remote work options, with 29% part-time work. 14. FlexProfessionals is a privately held staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in flexible work arrangements for seasoned professionals with 73% both part time and jobs with remote work options. 15. Cactus Communications is a privately held company, based in Mumbai, which provides communication solutions specializing in academia and pharmaceutical and device companies, offers 100% remote work and 56% part-time jobs. FlexJobs identifies an additional 15 companies that offer PTRJ. 5G and Mobile Enterprise Newsletter 5G networks and devices, mobile security, remote support, and the latest about phones, tablets, and apps are some of the topics we'll cover. Delivered Tuesdays and Fridays Sign up today Also see 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Why Apple's iPhone 11 may not excite businesses, but expanded focus on health data should 

  Published Date: 2020-08-12 

 Moving employees to a work-from-home model means your security infrastructure has to change quickly. Some recent breaches highlight the importance of cybersecurity. How cybersecurity has changed since the coronavirus outbreak began, and what it means for businesses Watch Now TechRepublic's Karen Roby spoke with Peter Martini, president and co-founder of iBoss, about data breaches and the importance of cybersecurity architecture. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation. Karen Roby: One of the bigger breaches that we've been talking and reading about involves Instacart. Instacart said that reused passwords were the problem for account hacks, and whatever may have led to it, unfortunately, personal data can get out there and into the wrong hands. Let's talk a little bit about some of these breaches: What you are seeing in general and why people should be concerned. SEE: VPN: Picking a provider and troubleshooting tips (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Peter Martini: What we're seeing is actually a lot of it has to do with the overnight shift for a lot of organizations to move to remote employees and distanced working. Most organizations prior to COVID-19 were already moving to a cloud adoption, cloud security model, moving their data to the cloud, moving their security to the cloud. There were some companies that were a lot more progressive and further along that path than others. When COVID hit, what we've seen and heard from a lot of our customers, a lot of the organizations we work with, they had to, overnight, figure out how do they go from a traditional security design which is a perimeter-type security where the castle mote you secure the corporate headquarters and that becomes your security edge, to "My data and my employees now no longer live inside the castle they're outside the castle, they're accessing my data outside the perimeter. And how do I actually shift to that security so it secures those mobile users and remote workforces?" During that gap, you can imagine, it's a free-for-all for hackers. You now have employees who traditionally had access to sensitive information and were within the windows or the walls of the corporate office. They're now outside using public networks, public Wi-Fi, homes that were never designed or likely not designed to have enterprise-grade security, firewalls, etc., now are out there accessing corporate information. So, effectively they're exposed. These employees were out there and issues like they access VPNs, the VPNs connect them back to the corporate office to then get to their corporate cloud data that's sitting inside of Azure or AWS. So, you can see where it's somewhat of a hacker's dream. You have them exposed, and they're out there on their own. That is a huge shift that a lot of organizations were scrambling to fill that gap, that void. Karen Roby: When we talk about cloud data infrastructure and being vulnerable, what do companies do? We don't know how long many of them will have their workers at home. How do they continue to build things up so they aren't as vulnerable? Peter Martini: What's happening, and again this is pre-COVID, the fact that their data that once resided within the corporate headquarters had begun to move to the cloud, third-party clouds like Azure and AWS the traditional perimeter as I mentioned, really shifted from the company headquarters to the individual user. Now you have users that are accessing data that no longer is in corporate headquarters. It's now in the cloud, those users are now your new perimeter. So, securing a user and the device, not the perimeter, becomes important. SEE: Navigating data privacy (free PDF) (TechRepublic) This was all happening before COVID and then you also have new architectures out there like ZTNAs--zero trust network access--as well as what some analysts refer to as SASE, Secure Access Service Edge. And the thesis being if they're connecting to the cloud, any user from anywhere, the security edge needs to become that cloud not back-hauling to a corporate office through a VPN and then to the internet. By doing that, we can now shift security so that it's not about who has passwords to get into a privileged access area, it's do you have the password but also how you are accessing the data, where are you accessing it from, and who's accessing it? So, you add multiple layers to protect those employees. Even in a circumstance where their password was hacked, that hacker would then need to still have the company computer and be accessing it from an approved location. You start putting these layers into a zero-trust model, and it's really almost becoming a standard requirement for a remote workforce world. Karen Roby: For so many companies to ramp things up and to pivot on a dime and having to beef up their infrastructure, not a lot of budgets are just ready for that increase. Peter Martini: You're right, and especially in certain verticals where they've been hit the hardest with COVID, such as hospitality, etc. The budgets there become very difficult. What you'll find is while securing the individual users provides more security, it's actually a lot more efficient. The majority of customers, I would say well over 80%, find significant savings by shifting to that design. You no longer have to spend all this capex dollars in buying equipment, stacking it up at your office, setting it all up. I mean, that costs real dollars. You now just shift to SaaS (software as a service). I mean, it's the Microsoft Office model, where I can host it, I can run it, I can manage it, but is it just a lot cheaper to say each individual employee is going to cost me X dollars per month to secure? It's a lot more efficient design. And the security edge providers take the burden of all the backend, the updates, the patches, etc. So, it creates a lot more efficient model than you would think, and it's actually one of the catalysts of why organizations were moving that way pre-COVID, anyhow. Cybersecurity Insider Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. Delivered Tuesdays and Thursdays Sign up today Also see