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In the military and in business, what works is empowering people to act autonomously and think on their feet to carry out the mission the smart way – and the general brought this message to ChannelCon 2018.

We know that IT certifications matter. But, it’s always nice to have some third-party validation. The recently released 2018 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge serves that validation up on a silver platter with its ranking of the top 20 highest-paying certifications.

As the gubernatorial primary winners move into the next phase of the election while considering the needs of the people in their states, CompTIA State & Local Government and Education (SLED) can offer a valuable tech industry resource for their campaign and administration as they map out their policy and administrative priorities.

SOC analysts who use – or want to use – IBM SIEM tools can now validate their skills with a combination of CompTIA and IBM certifications.

We know we should be using LinkedIn to network, but many of us don’t necessarily know how to do that. Get started with these easy steps.

Seven CompTIA communities met at ChannelCon in Washington, D.C., this week to share best practices, swap stories and honor their best and brightest – and those whose legacies will never be forgotten.

Todd Thibodeaux took the stage today at CompTIA ChannelCon 2018, happening this week at Marriott Wardham Park in Washington, D.C., to share how technology has shaped his life.

Inspired Business Innovations CEO Victor Johnston pays IT forward.

Cybersecurity analysts spend a great amount of time configuring and customizing sophisticated tools and programs so that they can help identify attacks in progress. But blue team folks can’t do their job well unless they have someone to help fine-tune their approaches and equipment.

CompTIA Advocacy hosted a panel session on Capitol Hill titled ‘Harnessing the Blockchain Revolution.’ As opportunities are growing, it is crucial to demystify blockchain technology and provide information and tools to fully evaluate whether blockchain might be the solution to support essential government and public sector functions in an efficient, secure and transparent way.

Data breaches make headlines, but the people working behind the scenes to ensure a breach doesn’t happen are the real heroes. Using big data to hunt down threats and adding transparency to your routine are important pieces to the puzzle, just as essential as obtaining the cybersecurity software that matches your needs.

What seasoned communications professional with a passion for aviation wouldn’t want to develop drone technologies? Amit Ganjoo, founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies and member of the CompTIA Drone Advisory Council (DRAC), did just that, leveraging his high-tech expertise and aeronautical engineering talents to create a software platform for enterprise businesses.

As a chief information security officer, Chris Hodson deals with some of the most advanced concepts in cybersecurity, both on the levels of technology and compliance. But like everyone, he started with the basics.

The role of the IT pro has greatly evolved over the past decade. Some of your colleagues may know you as the go-to person for when their computer is malfunctioning – but as IT advances from the traditional break/fix style to a more strategic approach, your colleagues will get to know you for more than that.