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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.

IT pros continue to be in demand - even amidst a pandemic. But who is hiring, and where? We turn to CompTIA Tech Town data to find out.

This year’s list of CompTIA’s top technology business blogs demonstrates how the tech industry responded to the pandemic, how our businesses pivoted in the midst of unprecedented chaos and change, and, ultimately, how we’ve emerged tougher and more resilient.

Learn how embedded systems and security are connected and why embedded developers should have cybersecurity skills.

Heading into 2021, there are four different models that are either well established or well positioned for future growth in the tech industry: consulting, value-added reselling, managed services, and solution building.

These career-focused trends will guide you as you add business skills to technical skills in order to build your IT career.

Amid unprecedented circumstances, CompTIA’s 2nd annual UK Tech Town Index looked at the landscape of employment opportunities, livability factors and opportunity costs to rank the top 10 cities for IT pros to live and work in 2020. Factors such as the number of IT job postings, projected job growth and cost of living were evaluated.

A SOC career can be exciting. But it’s important to remember that being a cybersecurity professional isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle.

What does an ideal channel partner look like? There is no right answer—and that’s OK. Solution providers, MSPs, integrators of all shapes and sizes can add value to a tech vendor's business with the right plan, programs, and personnel.

IT pros should always strive to improve their skills. Research shows that your employer thinks there are cybersecurity skills you should improve on too. Learn about the 9 skills you should improve on.

Building a broad, deep of talent partners requires a well-thought-out strategy because partners come in all shapes and sizes and treating them all equally is likely to end up frustrating you, your partners, and ultimately your customers.

Young job seekers in the San Antonio region surely will “remember the Alamo” because of help desk training courses delivered by C2 Global and its partner CompTIA Tech’s Custom Training team.

The OSI model has 7 layers, and layer 3, the network layer, is responsible for packet forwarding, including routing through intermediate routers.