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John Tippett, vice president of product, networking, at Datto, talks about the current state of the managed services space—where the opportunity lies and where MSPs need to focus—on a CompTIA Volley podcast with Carolyn April and Seth Robinson.

As the most popular open source operating system, Linux is quickly becoming an essential part of today’s digital landscape. Learn about the skills you need to join the Linux space.

With so many activities, opportunities and events available, first-time ChannelCon attendees might wonder how to get in on the action. Here, a few veteran attendees share their tried-and-true ways to get the most out of the experience.

It takes a lot to develop a solution, price it, market it, and continually improve it before you may see any traction. So, what happens when a competitor company gives something similar away for free? Keepabl CEO Robert Baugh has some answers.

Du'An Lightfoot of #LabEveryday reviews the CompTIA PenTest+ cybersecurity certification.

If you’re part of a small business that struggles to find and keep tech talent, CompTIA's Future Leaders Community has created a tool for you: the individual development plan.

For business owners and managers struggling to bridge the gender gap in IT Security, put on your UX hat and consider ways you can champion women and encourage them to apply for cybersecurity jobs.

CompTIA Communities and Councils advance the IT industry by providing thought leadership, hosting networking events and spearheading industry initiatives. Want to get involved? Mark your calendar for these events from CompTIA’s Communities and Councils.

By building your personal brand, establishing yourself as an expert in your field and pursuing a new IT certification, you can increase your marketability and value as an IT job candidate.

For the next Office Hours with James, join CompTIA chief technology evangelist Dr. James Stanger to learn more about how Nmap and other applications are used today, in both traditional and IoT networks.

Gary Davis, Executive Vice President at CMA Consulting Services, explains why his organization joined HSITAG.

As an FBI investigator, Eric O’Neill developed a reputation for capturing some of the most sinister cybercriminals in the world, including Robert Hanssen, accused of selling secrets to Russia. The case was later turned into a Hollywood movie, “Breach,” starring Ryan Phillippe. On Aug. 6, O’Neill will speak at CompTIA ChannelCon 2019 in Las Vegas about his career, spies and cybersecurity today.

When considering IT training, you may wonder where to start. Zach Hill of I.T. Career Questions gave CompTIA CertMaster Learn a test drive to help you understand how it can help you gain IT skills and prepare for IT certifications.

Max Silkstone got into IT 10 years ago with an apprenticeship and CompTIA A+. Now he’s an incident and problem manager at a major biotech firm. Read how IT certifications helped open this door – and how they could for you as well.

Stranger Things Season 3 is here! As you’re getting ready to binge watch, take a look at some of the technology that’s appeared in the last few episodes, and see what the show’s vision of early-’80s tech tells us about where we are now—and where we might be soon.