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You’ve decided you want to get into cybersecurity, and now it’s time to get credentials. But what is the difference between a cybersecurity certificate, a certification and a degree, and how do you know which is right for you?

In Game of Thrones, Eddard “Ned” Stark warns that the winter is coming; demanding constant vigilance. Businesses may think they’re doing just that regarding their cybersecurity, but a recent CompTIA study shows they might not be as safe as they believe they are.

In the next Office Hours with James, we’re going to set up two-factor authentication using Authy and Secure Shell (SSH). By the end of this hour, you’ll be using two factors of authentication, completely bypassing passwords.

CASP+ is often compared to (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and many IT pros ask themselves, “which certification is right for me?” Both exams assess advanced-level cybersecurity skills and are vendor neutral, but the similarities stop there.

At the EMEA Member and Partner Conference, which took place 16, 17 October in London, Tim Herbert, senior vice president of research and market intelligence at CompTIA, led a deep dive into the results of our newly released report Assessing the IT Skills Gap in the UK.

As with all CompTIA events, the EMEA Member and Partner Conference, which took place 16, 17 October in London, was packed with insightful keynotes. Read on to stay up to speed with what over 500 attendees took in this week.

The EMEA Member and Partner Conference got underway 16 October with keynotes and sessions on navigating change and emerging technology – and much more. Read on.

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Preparation is the most important aspect of passing an IT certification exam. Since test prep and IT certification exams require investments of time and money, it’s wise to plan your IT learning and follow that plan through to completion.

Before you dive into CompTIA’s new report 2018 Trends in Cybersecurity: Building Effective Security Teams, take a quick spin through this slideshow to get a full picture of the current cybersecurity landscape in minutes.

Just as security is becoming more critical, it is also becoming more complex. One tactic that companies are exploring to address the growing importance and complexity of cybersecurity is the creation of focused security teams.

Creating a corporate culture that places significant emphasis on cybersecurity is vita in today's business world.

The winners of this year’s AWIT Spotlight Awards include a no-nonsense farm girl turned tech master, an emerging engineer, a specialist in lifting others up and a woman who brings mindfulness to tech with yoga and meditation.

Heather Macchi didn’t exactly know what career she wanted to pursue but found herself working for an IT company. This exposure to technology paired with a passion for problem solving and a desire to continue learning led her from sales to IT.

You hear a lot of talk these days about drones and their potential, but let’s level-set on what exactly we’re dealing with in this ever-widening field.