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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced entire industries into at-home work and students into distance learning, technology became a lifeline, replacing in-person interaction as the primary means of communication. MSPs jumped into action to help keep businesses, students and customers connected and secure.

Chicago Lyft driver Preston Wood found a silver lining in the pandemic shut down and opened the door to a new IT career with CompTIA Tech.

Just when we’re about to write off 2020, JJ Adams proves your goals don’t have to take a backseat.

You’re likely going to come across shell scripts that are not well documented and difficult to trace as a result. Here are four ways to overcome this.

Diversity matters, even for small businesses. The Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity Community recently created a Diversity Pledge to help small businesses begin planning for a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

Those who don’t have a degree shouldn’t disqualify themselves from an IT career. Here are a few ways you can get into IT without going to college.

The key to success with third-party maintenance agreements is finding the right partner. Here's what to look for and how to capitalize on opportunities.

After beating cancer, Chad Guerin found a new career in IT. With CompTIA certifications, he’s now healthy, happy and moving forward.

In August 2020, CompTIA podcasts covered a range of topics—from how workplaces can make major cultural change to how the pandemic has changed the trajectory of technology.

If you have an analytical mind and a penchant for problem solving, a career as an application security analyst may be for you.

Concern around technology backlash has doubled over the past year. IT pros need to know how to minimize technology concerns and maximize technology usage at their workplace.

Representatives from eight CompTIA members hit the road for a three-week, 7,000-mile trip around the U.S. to check how MSPs are faring during the pandemic.

Kira Hays always had a passion for IT. After serving in the military, getting CompTIA certifications helped her land a fulfilling cybersecurity job.

In a matter of weeks, the threat of a growing pandemic and looming recession turned what was considered “business as usual” upside down. These conditions accelerated the application of emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain and biometrics.

A tech career is not all about hardware and the latest gadget. Being human – exhibiting emotional skills – is critical in achieving long-term tech success.