CompTIA Blog

  • Blockchain Brings Opportunity for Channel—but Challenges, Too

    Jun 6, 2019, 14:45 PM by Scott Campbell
    There are plenty of reasons for solution providers to get excited about blockchain, but there’s also a lot to do before most can develop successful practices, according to members of CompTIA’s Blockchain Advisory Council.
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  • Shifting the Paradigm: Disruptive Dialogue in the Workplace

    Jun 4, 2019, 16:36 PM by Ulysses Smith, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Leader, Blend
    Disruptive dialogue denotes an intentional interruption of business as usual -- an abandonment of the surface-level conversations around identity and difference in the workplace. Organizations need to create intentional brave spaces where everyone at all levels can engage in authentic conversations around identity.
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  • 3 Parts to Digital Transformation From Apple WWDC 2019

    Jun 3, 2019, 22:29 PM by Seth Robinson
    At WWDC, Tim Cook explained the three-pronged approach of Apple’s strategy: hardware, software and services. These areas are part of the plan for most tech companies, but what makes Apple unique is the integrated approach it takes.
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  • Big Data Jobs: 3 IT Areas That Use Big Data

    May 31, 2019, 15:52 PM by Eileen Ristau Tauchman
    If you like big data, you may be wondering what kinds of jobs use it. We’ve broken down three IT career paths related to big data and the type of tasks that use it.
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  • Autism at Work: Tech Companies Recognizing Value of a Unique, Untapped Talent Pool

    May 30, 2019, 15:44 PM by Natalie Hope McDonald
    Companies like Microsoft, SAP and others are establishing innovative programs to communicate with and hire workers on the autism spectrum. This unique, untapped talent pool can provide many benefits to companies from candidates that were once overlooked.
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  • Why Should I Get a Cybersecurity Certification?

    May 28, 2019, 17:10 PM by Steve Harper
    Although I do not have any immediate plans to get into cybersecurity, I felt getting cybersecurity certifications was the best next step for me. The emphasis on security is a necessity in today’s world, regardless of your role in IT.
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  • Top 10 Technologies for 2019

    May 28, 2019, 14:57 PM by Seth Robinson
    The 2019 Top 10 Emerging Technologies list includes those technologies that would have the most impact for the business of technology.
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  • How to Get Into IT from the Military with IT Certifications

    May 24, 2019, 14:46 PM by Nicholas "Stank" Stankiewicz
    Nicholas joined the Marines after high school and served for five years in various intelligence, IT and security roles. He's now getting a cybersecurity degree and ​earning more IT certifications to prepare him for his next move.
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  • Webinar: Deciphering Dictionary and Brute Force Attacks

    May 23, 2019, 15:07 PM by CompTIA
    Join CompTIA Chief Technology Evangelist Dr. James Stanger in his next Office Hours with James to learn more about the methods and practical steps involved in password cracking.
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  • 3 Things You’ll Learn in CompTIA’s Newest AI Research

    May 23, 2019, 14:48 PM by CompTIA
    On a recent episode of Volley, Carolyn April and Seth Robinson discussed the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence research from CompTIA. The research takes a deep dive into the business opportunities, as well as the hurdles, that exist with this emerging technology. Here’s a sneak peek at what's in the full report.
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  • Two Sides of the Same Coin: A Glimpse Into Red Teaming and Security Analytics

    May 23, 2019, 09:56 AM by James Stanger
    I’m often asked to present examples of how a pen tester applies steps of what cybersecurity professionals often call the hacker lifecycle. I’m also often asked what these steps look like from not only the penetration tester’s, or pen tester’s, perspective, but also from that of the security analyst.
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  • Video: CompTIA Security+: Everything You Need to Know

    May 22, 2019, 22:22 PM by Du'An Lightfoot
    Thinking about getting CompTIA Security+? Du’An Lightfoot of #LabEveryday shares everything you need to know about CompTIA Security+, including what jobs you could get with CompTIA Security+ and how to train for this IT certification.
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  • Cybersecurity Done Right: Is Compliance Really All That Bad?

    May 20, 2019, 20:20 PM by James Stanger
    I’ve seen some organizations that are poised for cybersecurity success. And I’ve seen others that, frankly, have a longer path to follow before they can say that they’re on good cybersecurity footing.
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  • Managing the Complexities of Cloud Computing

    May 17, 2019, 17:59 PM by Ed Tittel
    As IT increasingly moves into cloud-based computing, managing information, maintaining security and protecting data integrity all become more challenging. It’s not out of line to talk about a looming cloud complexity crisis.
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  • Tech in California Is Not Just About Silicon Valley

    May 16, 2019, 15:02 PM by Roger Hughlett
    California’s tech industry – which directly contributes $481.7 billion or 18.9% to the state’s annual GDP – is about much more than Silicon Valley, according to the 2019 Cyberstates report.
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