CompTIA Blog

  • The Why and How of Talking Tech with the Board: 3 Strategies to Help Them “Get” Cybersecurity

    Feb 7, 2018, 14:58 PM by Chris Hodson
    For those of us who eat, breathe and sleep technology, cybersecurity solutions may seem obvious. But there’s a hidden danger to being too technical when talking to executives and the board, from whom we need buy-in. the following strategies can help them “get’ cybersecurity without getting too technical.
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  • SonicWall CEO Bill Conner on 2017 Partner Milestones and 2018 Priorities

    Feb 6, 2018, 21:12 PM by CompTIA
    Co-hosting with ChannelE2E’s Content Czar Joe Panettieri, CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux chatted with Bill Conner, SonicWall CEO, on the security company’s journey under new ownership, a pure channel partner strategy and accelerated R&D.
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  • 2018 State Government Affairs Policy Priorities

    Feb 6, 2018, 14:16 PM by Elizabeth Hyman
    As the CompTIA SGA Teams gears up for a busy 2018, we have highlighted a number of the key policy issues they will be addressing in 2018.
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  • Cloud Skills Needed Around the World

    Feb 2, 2018, 15:19 PM by James Stanger
    Companies are ready for the cloud, but in such a fast-moving field – particularly in regard to the internet of things (IoT) – they’re very interested in finding ways to make their workers even more cloud-ready.
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  • Learn Why in 2018, CompTIA is Can’t Miss for Anyone in Tech

    Jan 30, 2018, 21:13 PM by Nancy Hammervik
    CompTIA works year-round to advance the technology industry on many fronts – from events to research and so much more. With all that in mind, we’d like to run down our plans for this year, so you’ve got it all in one place and get as excited as we are about CompTIA’s 2018!
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  • 4 Low-key Ways to Test Drive IT: How to Get Started

    Jan 26, 2018, 19:58 PM by Michelle Lange
    Earning your CompTIA A+ certification is a great starting point for people who know they want to get into IT. But before you can get to that moment, how do you figure out if you like the work, or where in technology you might want to specialize?
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  • Calm, Common Sense Best Response to Processor Chips Security Flaw Disclosure

    Jan 25, 2018, 20:59 PM by CompTIA
    Taking care of the basics of computing is the most immediate step users should take to counter recently identified security flaws on processing chips. That’s the view of members of the CompTIA IT Security Community, a group of industry experts and leaders who monitor the fast-changing cybersecurity landscape.
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  • James Stanger in the News: Ensuring Cybersecurity from Every Perspective

    Jan 24, 2018, 22:45 PM by James Stanger
    James Stanger talks about CompTIA PenTest+, a forthcoming IT certification that validates penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity skills.
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  • CompTIA Additional Certifications Help You Expand Your Career in New Ways

    Jan 24, 2018, 21:37 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    Skills like project management and training can allow you to take on stretch roles that prove you’re an employee to be valued. And having background knowledge about cloud services can help you influence decision makers and recommend the best solution for your company – even if you’re not involved in implementation.
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  • Eight Goals Every Business Owner Should Have This Year

    Jan 23, 2018, 21:28 PM by Catherine Park
    With the beginning of the New Year, people look to make a fresh start. This holds true in life… and in business. If you set some realistic yet powerful goals for the year, your business can evolve in ways you could never imagine. Read on and consider these eight potential goals as you chart your path through 2018.
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  • Talk Tech to Me: Help and Parameters In PowerShell Scripts

    Jan 22, 2018, 21:07 PM by Donald Jacobs
    It is easy to write a script today and know exactly what it should do and how it works. But like most people, I am busy, and over time, I forget the details of what the script does and how it does it. That’s why it’s important to add documentation to your scripts while you are working on them.
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  • Six Trends in IT Security – and How CompTIA Can Help You React to Them

    Jan 19, 2018, 19:35 PM by Estelle Johannes
    IT security is a complex, continually changing field. Here are six ways in which it’s evolving and tools from CompTIA that will keep you, and your clients, safe.
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  • Introducing CompTIA Stackable Certifications

    Jan 19, 2018, 12:21 PM by Teresa Sears
    If you haven’t qualified for any CompTIA Stackable Certifications yet, take a look at which ones make the most sense for your career and make a plan to cross those certifications off your list.
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  • Smart Cities, IoT, and Augmented and Virtual Reality Explored at CES

    Jan 17, 2018, 18:24 PM by Susan Kostbar
    The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held in Las Vegas last week, and CompTIA’s Susan Kostbar was on hand, learning about the latest in new and evolving technology, and finding that CES 2018 was truly at the pulse of futuristic implementations.
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  • Artificial Intelligence: Not Just for Sci-Fi Anymore

    Jan 17, 2018, 17:32 PM by Seth Robinson
    One of the major themes building in the technology space has been the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) taking over all the jobs. Thanks to Terminator and Ex Machina, people imagine AI as a sentient force that will soon outperform humans (and possibly even turn evil).
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