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In today’s market, channel firms need to be more strategic when it comes to retaining their most promising employees and quicker to pull the trigger on those who simply don’t make the cut. Those decisions can make or break the company.

On November 1, Chris Hodson of Zscaler joined CompTIA's Seth Robinson and James Stanger for a discussion on risk management, the evolution of cyberattacks and how to formulate an effective management strategy.

This time of year, friends and family come together to say thanks. So CompTIA wants to be sure to thank its most vital resource – our members. CompTIA’s community of Premier Members and Registered Users help the association in so many ways. Here’s how.

The future of technology was the main theme for the CompTIA ANZ Channel Community meeting held in Sydney on Wednesday, November 8. It was great see a large crowd of more than 130 attend on the day, making this the most successful meeting to date. The program included presentations on virtual/augmented reality, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and the role and future of the nbn, providing attendees with an understanding of how emerging technologies will impact their businesses and their customers. Read more.

James Stanger was quoted on CIODIVE on November 10, 2017.

As a veteran, you are eligible for educational benefits to help you transition into a new career. These benefits can pay for a college degree, vocational training and even a CompTIA certification.

What does it take to find and hire quality professionals in today's work environment? A lot more that many IT firms realize, including a change in company culture.

Military experience translates to big-picture thinking, the ability to wield influence from any position, and training and managing large teams. Here are all the skills you should highlight in your IT interviews. If you can handle the rapidly changing demands of the service, you’re ready for a fast-paced tech department.

When Brittian McIntosh left the Navy with electronics expertise and professional commendations, he assumed his transition into the civilian workforce would be an easy one. It wasn’t. IT-Ready gave McIntosh skills and credentials to kick start a new career.

Read an excerpt from the latest issue of CompTIAWorld magazine about how CompTIA certifications help military personnel and veterans get ahead in their careers.

Last week’s Dare Mighty Things conference saw creative talents across industry verticals engaging an audience with rapid-fire presentations throughout a packed day on one stage. Its speakers shared how humanity is augmenting itself, shrinking and mapping the planet and looking toward Mars to determine its future.

On November 2, CompTIA and Women in International Trade (WIIT) partnered on a well-attended Capitol Hill program on priority issues on the digital trade agenda. Congressman Dave Reichert, Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, opened the program, which included a government panel on the U.S. role in the digital economy and a private sector panel discussing challenges and opportunities for technology in trade.

At CompTIA’s 2017 EMEA Member and Partner Conference in London, Andrew Bassi from IntaForensics took attendees on a whirlwind tour of the dark arts of hacking and social engineering.

Whether you’re exploring technology as a career field or have already taken the first steps, you may still be wondering if IT is right for you. We’ve put together a short career assessment tool to help you see if your personality and preferences are a good fit for an IT career.

Learn to build successful partnerships, ask the right questions and speculate on the future of managed services in these podcasts from the TLS Community.