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The EMEA region from top to bottom is an incredible 15,000-plus kilometer span of the globe, and with that range of geography comes the diversity of thought necessary to truly advance the business of technology. The EMEA Conference brings this wide-lens perspective in focus in one place. Learn more here and register today.

Operations efficiency is key to maximizing your profitability, as we learned at CompTIA ChannelCon 2018 this month. Read on to learn how to get your business running as smoothly as possible.

IT certifications validate the skills that get you to the next level, but when it comes to networking and IT infrastructure, choosing the best certification can be confusing.

Interested in a career in cybersecurity? Find out more about the top nine cybersecurity job titles in the United States as told by Cyberseek, and understand what education, certifications and skills you need to start a career in cybersecurity.

Emerging technologies took center stage at CompTIA ChannelCon 2018. As technology becomes more and more accessible, we are more connected than we have ever been, making opportunities and unlikely partnerships possible. CompTIA’s Emerging Technology Community continues to examine which of these new technologies are merely hype and which hold the potential to be true disruptors of how businesses operate. Check out this video highlighting the top 10 emerging technologies that are sure to impact your bottom line.

With all the cybersecurity certifications on the market, we are often asked, “How does CompTIA PenTest+ compare to other penetration testing certifications?” To answer this question, we’ve identified three key points for an apples-to-apples comparison of CompTIA PenTest+ to EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.

In the military and in business, what works is empowering people to act autonomously and think on their feet to carry out the mission the smart way – and the general brought this message to ChannelCon 2018.

We know that IT certifications matter. But, it’s always nice to have some third-party validation. The recently released 2018 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge serves that validation up on a silver platter with its ranking of the top 20 highest-paying certifications.

CompTIA is hosting a live webinar on modern penetration testing on August 21 at 11 a.m. Central Time.

As the gubernatorial primary winners move into the next phase of the election while considering the needs of the people in their states, CompTIA State & Local Government and Education (SLED) can offer a valuable tech industry resource for their campaign and administration as they map out their policy and administrative priorities.

SOC analysts who use – or want to use – IBM SIEM tools can now validate their skills with a combination of CompTIA and IBM certifications.

You can’t avoid cybersecurity in the IT world, and ChannelCon 2018 is no exception. On Thursday, August 2, the IT Pro Track powered by AITP focused on cybersecurity, with four sessions that all touched on internet of things (IoT) devices, endpoints and red team versus blue team.

CompTIA along with the Technology Councils of North America and the State Tech Council Alliance Partners urged Congressional leaders on August 2 to roll back the tariffs placed on imported goods from China before they cause any more harm to our economy and U.S. competitiveness around the world.

Seven CompTIA communities met at ChannelCon in Washington, D.C., this week to share best practices, swap stories and honor their best and brightest – and those whose legacies will never be forgotten.