CompTIA Blog

  • CompTIA Advisory Councils Develop Standards, Solutions and Big Ideas for the Business of Tech

    Apr 30, 2019, 13:05 PM by Michelle Lange
    The mission of CompTIA’s Advisory Councils is to expand the association’s reach and relevance in emerging technologies and drive the adoption of innovative tech into mainstream business.
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  • Why IT Needs to Keep an Eye on IoT

    Apr 25, 2019, 19:50 PM by Matthew Stern
    Smart devices for all applications are appearing more frequently in office environments. For businesses, this raises many new cybersecurity concerns. So how close are enterprises and SMBs to safely leveraging IoT? CompTIA’s 2019 Trends in Internet of Things gives guidance on where we are and need to be.
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  • A Vision of Hope: Victor Johnston

    Apr 25, 2019, 17:34 PM by Daniel Margolis
    Read about how CompTIA’s 2018 Member of the Year, Inspired Business Innovations President Victor Johnston, pays IT forward.
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  • Transforming Cybersecurity Information to Cybersecurity Wisdom

    Apr 24, 2019, 16:01 PM by Zeshan Sattar
    Information is the micro-lesson we learn from every hack or data breach, and wisdom is the life lesson we carry with us long after it happens. In IT, as in many sectors, our collective wisdom is what keeps us safe.
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  • Where to Next? Tech Towns For Recent IT Grads

    Apr 19, 2019, 21:52 PM by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
    CompTIA's Tech Town Index drills down the latest info about job markets, cost of living and viability for IT pros. Here, we look at a few cities that could be big draws for recent grads.
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  • Why Linux and DevOps Go Hand in Hand

    Apr 17, 2019, 19:17 PM by Oliver Bailey
    Linux has had a profound effect on DevOps. It has forced the rethinking of processes and procedures due to the combined scalability, portability and source code that is processor independent from a build, compile, test and deploy perspective.
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  • The Future Looks Bright for Forward-Thinking IT Services Professionals

    Apr 16, 2019, 15:08 PM by Brian Sherman
    While many IT services professionals remain focused on infrastructure, emerging technologies are opening the imaginations of adventurous entrepreneurs, according to trends detailed in the CompTIA IT Industry Outlook 2019.
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  • 4 Tips For Crushing Your IT Job Interview

    Apr 16, 2019, 13:34 PM by Jessalynne Madden
    Recent IT grads can nail their next interview by implementing a few simple IT job interview tips, including knowing exactly what hiring managers are looking for.
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  • Annual Survey Explores Human Services Technology Needs

    Apr 15, 2019, 14:10 PM by Lou Polzella, State of the State Survey Committee Lead, and Teri Lewis, Marketing and Social Media Committee Lead
    Since 2016, HSITAG has spearheaded an annual survey, The State of State Health & Human Services (HHS) Technology Programs, designed to gain and share insights from state and local HHS thought leaders relative to agency IT issues, challenges, trends, and perspectives.
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  • 3 Ways IT Grads Can Become More Competitive Job Candidates

    Apr 12, 2019, 15:51 PM by Jessalynne Madden
    The IT job market is booming, but recent IT grads shouldn’t assume tech jobs are easy to secure. New grads should can go beyond a degree to make themselves a more competitive job candidate.
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  • Linux and Cybersecurity: Your Linux Skills Can Help Protect the World’s Data

    Apr 10, 2019, 14:14 PM by Oliver Bailey
    While Linux has long been prevalent in cybersecurity on routers and hardware firewalls, there are new groundbreaking opportunities that have emerged, and many more that are now in their infancy will be emerging over the next several years.
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  • How Cybersecurity Analysts Can Stand Out to Potential Employers

    Apr 8, 2019, 14:04 PM by Pamela McComas
    Despite the more than 500,000 vacant cybersecurity jobs in the United States, they aren’t always easy to get. Cybersecurity analysts can make themselves stand out to employers by strengthening specific professional skills, gaining technical skills through a cybersecurity certification and effectively conveying their competencies to hiring managers.
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  • Forget Squad Goals, You Need a Personal Board of Directors

    Apr 5, 2019, 14:48 PM by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
    Building a dream team of professional experts who are invested in your career takes time, thoughtful consideration and adaptability, but the knowledge and insights gained are limitless.
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  • Need Tech? Call Your Accountant

    Apr 3, 2019, 21:15 PM by Carolyn April
    CompTIA research finds professional services firms getting into the tech-influencer game.
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  • Does Your IT Resume Spark Joy in Tech Recruiters?

    Apr 2, 2019, 13:46 PM by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
    By clearing the clutter of your professional resume, you allow recruiters, hiring managers and potential employers to see the best version of yourself.
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