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If one is following trade politics in the United States., one might be under the impression the degree of globalization we have become accustomed to is on a decline. The Trump Administration pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and threatens to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico. Will other countries follow the U.S. in rethinking the way trade of goods and services supports the economy?

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is designed for technical professionals who wish to remain immersed in technology and implement solutions. It's the pinnacle of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway.

We talked to cybersecurity experts and employers to get you the best advice on how to get a job in cybersecurity.

CompTIA accomplished so much this year. That’s why we invite you to take a look at everything we did and will continue to do in 2017 and beyond!

The supply and demand issue is driving up costs for quality cybersecurity talent. But how much should it cost a company to employ a skilled protection expert? The answer is usually a lot, but the actual amount varies substantially by market and the proficiencies required to do the job. 

Love it or hate it, access to and data storage in the cloud are facts of digital life. But data security in cloud computing depends on a variety of factors. Understanding those factors and working them in one’s favor are essential to protecting sensitive confidential and valuable information.

On Wednesday, October 4th, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed legislation that paved the way for fast tracking the autonomous vehicle industry. The American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START) Act aims to clarify the role of both federal and state government in the autonomous vehicle ecosystem.

Whether it’s hubris or humility, few of us readily admit our unconscious biases. Our brains receive and filter millions of pieces of information at any moment, and take shortcuts based on past experiences and knowledge. In a recent CompTIA webinar hosted by the Advancing Diversity in Technology Community, we explored how that effects hiring, training and collaboration.

The city of the future is a smart city – one that’s Wi-Fi connected and makes use of cutting-edge IoT technology to make life healthier, better and more convenient for citizens and business alike. Read about the steps that London has already taken in this direction as you prepare to attend the EMEA Member and Partner Conference.

“Is it really all that important to know this Linux and open-source stuff?” If you want to just talk about security tools, then yes, Linux is a highly significant part of a cybersecurity professional’s toolkit.

CompTIA Vice President Annette Taber examines what is – and, tellingly, isn’t – happening in the drone industry.

Life and technological advance move to fast. That's why the channel and its SMB clients must embrace emerging technologies like IoT, AI, VR, and drones.

Cybersecurity has become a household word, but while we hear about data breaches and phishing scams on a daily basis, what does it all mean to your organization?

The speakers at our upcoming October 17, 18 event in London range from a former head of Britain’s Security Service – MI5 – widely known as the fictional home of legendary film spy James Bond, and a pioneer in the field of project management.

In this dynamic and complex environment, it is important to never lose focus of the bedrock components that execute the business’ vision.