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Shane Loftin wants to change careers from electrician to cybersecurity. Between IT certifications, online classes and an apprenticeship, he's busier than ever, but it's an investment that's already worth it.

Although she had no IT experience and doubted her capacity for developing tech skills, Pranita was able to overcome her fears with a few confidence-building tips while prepping for her CompTIA A+ certification.

The crude oil and natural gas industries are in the crosshairs of hackers in a big way. Read how companies are scrambling to avert catastrophe.

The popular television series Mr. Robot depicts a group of hackers up for any challenge – the bigger the better – and this is generally how Hollywood casts cyber-criminals. In reality, they’re starting to go after the little guy.

Having your data held hostage because of a ransomware attack is a sickening feeling for any end-user or business owner. But if it happens to you, don’t panic. It’s time to decisively solve the problem, or, better yet, get out in front of it.

J.C. Raby, Co-Founder and partner of Boston Meridian Partners, one of the leading venture capital firms in the media and technology sectors, chatted with Elizabeth Hyman, Executive Vice President of Advocacy for CompTIA.

CompTIA launches its inaugural Tech Town Index. Find out the cities where your tech job dollar will stretch the furthest.

When it comes to securing a typical IT system, data confidentiality and integrity are typically the primary concerns. But for the systems that control critical infrastructure, like nuclear power plants, public health and safety come first.

You’ve decided you want to get into cybersecurity, and now it’s time to get credentials. But what is the difference between a cybersecurity certificate, a certification and a degree, and how do you know which is right for you?

In Game of Thrones, Eddard “Ned” Stark warns that the winter is coming; demanding constant vigilance. Businesses may think they’re doing just that regarding their cybersecurity, but a recent CompTIA study shows they might not be as safe as they believe they are.

CASP+ is often compared to (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and many IT pros ask themselves, “which certification is right for me?” Both exams assess advanced-level cybersecurity skills and are vendor neutral, but the similarities stop there.

At the EMEA Member and Partner Conference, which took place 16, 17 October in London, Tim Herbert, senior vice president of research and market intelligence at CompTIA, led a deep dive into the results of our newly released report Assessing the IT Skills Gap in the UK.

As with all CompTIA events, the EMEA Member and Partner Conference, which took place 16, 17 October in London, was packed with insightful keynotes. Read on to stay up to speed with what over 500 attendees took in this week.

The EMEA Member and Partner Conference got underway 16 October with keynotes and sessions on navigating change and emerging technology – and much more. Read on.

Preparation is the most important aspect of passing an IT certification exam. Since test prep and IT certification exams require investments of time and money, it’s wise to plan your IT learning and follow that plan through to completion.