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Shadow IT refers to any technical solutions or applications that are adopted and used by end users without the approval and/or knowledge of centralized IT teams. While these applications lack governance, they are most often acquired by end users with the best of intentions.

Workers in retail, hospitality and service industries find transitioning into IT easier than you’d think. Why? Such workers are more familiar with technology than you’d think.

Finding the best city for you is about more than a job. Learn how growth, cost of living and lifestyle contribute to the best UK cities for IT pros.

Leaders of CompTIA's new Cybersecurity Advisory Council were asked what their goals were for 2021 and what cyber trends CompTIA members—and all tech companies—should follow in the new year. Here’s what they had to say.

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Dr. Alan Shark from CompTIA's Public Technology Institute shares his thoughts on the top tech trends for local governments in 2021.

It’s time to look forward—to better times, new beginnings, and a brighter future. For CompTIA, 2021 means focusing on initiatives, resources and projects that bring more value to members and the IT industry. Here’s what to expect.

2021 will offer many opportunities for you to advance your IT career and gain new IT skills. Set yourself up for success with these tech tips.

Read about how 3 graduates of CompTIA Tech's IT-Ready Technical Support program launched successful tech careers after their help desk training.

The most read articles of 2020 showcase how the IT community has come together in unprecedented times.

As the dust settles on the Solar Winds Orion cyberattack, it's clear that the IT industry needs to take the next step and band together, sharing threat intelligence and cyber best practices to avoid similar hacks in the future.

While containers should help increase your security profile, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need any extra attention. Cybersecurity isn’t just the garnish on the container, it’s an essential ingredient.

In 2020, all businesses were required to respond to new and unprecedented challenges. As we approach the new year, technology companies should focus on cybersecurity; diversity, equity and inclusion; selling solutions; and enabling trusted and safe workplaces, among other things.

Cybersecurity teams are developing and becoming more specialized to fill many different cybersecurity needs. There are many long-term benefits to cybersecurity specializations that you may not know about.

It was a busy year for CompTIA’s communities, Industry Advisory Councils, and research team. The content produced this year includes an impressive assortment of infographics, guides, reports, and more—all to helping tech companies grow their business advance amid a global pandemic.