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Tech actually appears to be an industry that both sides of aisle can agree on. Get a breakdown here.

As a systems engineer, you implement new systems, fix errors in existing systems and improve performance through hardware upgrades. These skills can help lead you towards a career in cybersecurity.

CompTIA members are on the front lines of securing the nation’s infrastructure, and they are committed to working with the government on federal, state and local levels to ensure the most innovative cybersecurity solutions are developed and delivered to keep our nation safe.

Will AI save us from the cyber-crimes that make the headlines almost daily or serve to assist hackers? CompTIA’s IT Security Community tackled the question.

Shane Loftin wants to change careers from electrician to cybersecurity. Between IT certifications, online classes and an apprenticeship, he's busier than ever, but it's an investment that's already worth it.

Although she had no IT experience and doubted her capacity for developing tech skills, Pranita was able to overcome her fears with a few confidence-building tips while prepping for her CompTIA A+ certification.

The crude oil and natural gas industries are in the crosshairs of hackers in a big way. Read how companies are scrambling to avert catastrophe.

Offense and defense work together on cybersecurity to identify vulnerabilities and patch them up before attackers can break through. If the offensive, or red team, interests you, keep reading to learn more about penetration testing.

The popular television series Mr. Robot depicts a group of hackers up for any challenge – the bigger the better – and this is generally how Hollywood casts cyber-criminals. In reality, they’re starting to go after the little guy.

Having your data held hostage is a sickening feeling for any end-user or business owner. But if it happens to you, don’t panic. It’s time to decisively solve the problem, or, better yet, get out in front of it.

By last Halloween, cybersecurity professionals had realized that 2017 was the year of malware. For Halloween 2018, it’s time to ask, what has malware become? What is it turning into for 2019?

Steven Johnson, a best-selling author and the host of a national television show, is at his core a masterful storyteller. He’s also keenly focused on the future while digging up incredibly interesting stories from history and then gleans valuable lessons for us all.

J.C. Raby, Co-Founder and partner of Boston Meridian Partners, one of the leading venture capital firms in the media and technology sectors, chatted with Elizabeth Hyman, Executive Vice President of Advocacy for CompTIA.

When it comes to securing a typical IT system, data confidentiality and integrity are typically the primary concerns. But for the systems that control critical infrastructure, like nuclear power plants, public health and safety come first.

CompTIA members and tech leaders from around the country came together for two days of dynamic panel discussions, engaging speeches and productive meetings.Experts and speakers covered everything from the long- and short-term impact of digital privacy laws to the vital and historic role coffeehouses played in changing the world. Here are six big ideas shared at the Tech Summit from some of the most forward-thinking leaders in the industry.