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ChannelCon 2018 Future Trends sessions offer unique insights on the latest technologies impacting the IT industry. On Wednesday, August 1, two sessions dove into the internet of things (IoT).

Todd Thibodeaux took the stage today at CompTIA ChannelCon 2018, happening this week at Marriott Wardham Park in Washington, D.C., to share how technology has shaped his life.

CompTIA’s SLED Council gathered in Boston, Massachusetts last week to hear from a number of initiatives taking place within the state. A highlight of the SLED Summit was a panel discussing CompTIA’s Blockchain Guide: Harnessing the Blockchain Revolution: CompTIA’s Practical Guide for the Public Sector.

Inspired Business Innovations CEO Victor Johnston pays IT forward.

Cybersecurity analysts spend a great amount of time configuring and customizing sophisticated tools and programs so that they can help identify attacks in progress. But blue team folks can’t do their job well unless they have someone to help fine-tune their approaches and equipment.

How three companies are poised to change the way we do business – from deep in the Earth to high in the sky.

CompTIA Advocacy hosted a panel session on Capitol Hill titled ‘Harnessing the Blockchain Revolution.’ As opportunities are growing, it is crucial to demystify blockchain technology and provide information and tools to fully evaluate whether blockchain might be the solution to support essential government and public sector functions in an efficient, secure and transparent way.

Data breaches make headlines, but the people working behind the scenes to ensure a breach doesn’t happen are the real heroes. Using big data to hunt down threats and adding transparency to your routine are important pieces to the puzzle, just as essential as obtaining the cybersecurity software that matches your needs.

What seasoned communications professional with a passion for aviation wouldn’t want to develop drone technologies? Amit Ganjoo, founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies and member of the CompTIA Drone Advisory Council (DRAC), did just that, leveraging his high-tech expertise and aeronautical engineering talents to create a software platform for enterprise businesses.

Usually the individual with the least experience is the first line of defense at the helpdesk. He or she could be spending upwards of an hour trying to find the answer to a ticket that should only take them 15 minutes. Harnessing the power of IBM Watson, CompTIA Premier Member CrushBank is changing that mentality.

As a chief information security officer, Chris Hodson deals with some of the most advanced concepts in cybersecurity, both on the levels of technology and compliance. But like everyone, he started with the basics. And he sees the CompTIA A+ certification as being as important as ever for anyone in IT.

The role of the IT pro has greatly evolved over the past decade. Some of your colleagues may know you as the go-to person for when their computer is malfunctioning – but as IT advances from the traditional break/fix style to a more strategic approach, your colleagues will get to know you for more than that.

In honor of Systems Administration Day, we are putting together a full week of cool prizes, career resources and more! Be sure to enter the #CompTIAFlipMyCube contest for the cubicle makeover you deserve.

It is no secret that the job market for cybersecurity professionals is growing and showing no signs of slowing down, as long as the headlines and top news stories contain major data breaches on a regular basis.