CompTIA Blog

  • Our Top Cybersecurity Blog Posts

    Feb 13, 2017, 21:13 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    In anticipation of Wednesday's launch of CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), peruse some of our favorite cybersecurity articles to get a solid understanding of not only why we developed this certification, but what cybersecurity means to the IT industry and to your career.
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  • Work from Home – or Anywhere – with a Remote IT Job

    Feb 10, 2017, 20:40 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    Have you been dreaming of finding a remote IT job? We've compiled a few tips with the help of Apex Systems to help you find and land a job that will let you work from anywhere.
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  • ChannelTrends: Getting More ROI Out of Industry Events

    Feb 8, 2017, 22:32 PM by Brian Sherman
    Attendance at conferences and other events, like any work activity outside the office, should be considered an investment. Time is money and, whether you’re the company owner or an employee, going to an industry event or professional training session should result in some type of benefit to your business. While it’s not easy (or even possible, in some cases) to accurately calculate an ROI, a simple check list of objectives for each trip can help travelers qualify the level of their success.
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  • CompTIA Certifications Give IT Pro a Broad Knowledge Base

    Feb 8, 2017, 19:33 PM by Matthew Stern
    Brazilian IT pro Edgar Ueno has done higher-level IT work for an impressive list of big-name companies over the past decade – and he started out at the help desk. He recently took the next big step in his career, thanks to his technology acumen, dedication and certification.
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  • Channel Chatter from Vendors in the Know

    Feb 7, 2017, 21:25 PM by Carolyn April
    CompTIA's Senior Director of Industry Research, Carolyn April, caught up with several prominent industry executives to discuss some of the challenges and the opportunities ahead. What predictions did they make? Can channel professionals expect a rosy future?
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  • 5 Tech Trends to Watch: New Products and Predictions

    Feb 6, 2017, 21:28 PM by Natalie Hope McDonald
    As more digital devices become interconnected, how will virtual reality, 3D printing, apps and drones ultimately affect our understanding of the Internet of Things?
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  • What Are America’s Best Jobs? Just Ask an IT Pro!

    Feb 3, 2017, 20:09 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    Are you looking to switch jobs? Wondering what career path to take? If your interest lies in IT, you’re in luck because four out of the five best jobs in America are in your field, according to Glassdoor.
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  • Get a Deeper Look at 18F at this Month’s HSITAG Meeting

    Feb 3, 2017, 20:02 PM by Jennifer Saha
    When the federal government opens up a new line of business related to technology, the industry takes notice. This happened over the past few years with the evolution of the Technology Transformation Service (TTS) and its predecessors like the office of citizen services and innovative technology, the presidential innovation fellows and 18F.
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  • ChannelTrends: Innovative Ways to Fund Your IT Services Expansion Plans

    Feb 3, 2017, 16:42 PM by Brian Sherman
    There are several alternate options available to those looking for ways to fund large projects and IT services expansion plans. From alternate “money” channels that didn’t exist a decade ago, to ideas that boost cash flow, there are new ways for channel firms to better leverage traditional bank lending systems (or eliminate the need for them all together).
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  • The E Word: How Encryption Techniques, Apps and Security Are Changing the Way We Communicate

    Feb 1, 2017, 22:46 PM by Natalie Hope McDonald
    Never before have issues of security and personal freedom gone quite so mainstream. As discussions continue among both IT pros and consumers, the biggest issues may not be what happens when the government seeks to intervene with corporate guidelines, but how issues like encryption will change the way we protect and share data on a massive scale.
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  • Gazing into the CompTIA Crystal Ball: What’s in Store for 2017

    Jan 31, 2017, 22:48 PM by Nancy Hammervik
    New offerings, resources, training, events and initiatives are planned for this year! Learn more about what’s coming and how you can help set our association agenda.
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  • Lambton College Class Offers Real-World Experience with CompTIA Project+

    Jan 30, 2017, 20:58 PM by Matthew Stern
    Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario, has a unique, immersive hands-on way of teaching project management. But it’s not just the innovative teaching method that sets Lambton College project management students up for success. It’s also the CompTIA Project+-based curriculum.
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  • Trade Policy Impact Calculator for "What if" Scenarios

    Jan 27, 2017, 17:34 PM by Stefanie Holland
    CompTIA member BPE Global developed a free calculator that allows you to take your company's import data and with the push of a button, get a fact-based data sheet that shows the impact of the President's proposed trade policies to your company.
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  • CompTIA Subject Matter Expert Sees Value in Certs for Non-Technical Staff

    Jan 27, 2017, 16:34 PM by Matthew Stern
    Tim Niles, manager of enterprise content at the University of Michigan, oversees a team that facilitates today’s digitally enhanced academic experience. As a CompTIA Subject Matter Expert, he brings industry knowledge to the exams, and as a manager he sees the value certs have for all staff – not just the technical ones.
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  • Need a Job? These In-Demand CompTIA Certifications May Help You Get There

    Jan 25, 2017, 20:02 PM by Amy L. Hamblin
    In a competitive IT job market, employers look for three CompTIA certifications time and time again. Find out which skills hiring managers most often seek and how they fit into today’s IT workforce.
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