Matthew Stern's Posts

The classic apprenticeship model for providing guided, hands-on learning is once again becoming popular in today's tech workforce. In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week we're exploring what's so great about these programs for IT job seekers, and how CompTIA certifications make them even better.

Enterprises, employees and even solution providers are winning with cloud-deployed software solutions as the cloud-based model for IT matures. Understanding how can help you find your place in the cloud IT ecosystem.

Who is responsible for digital security in today’s cloud-enabled workplace? Once upon a time, IT was the clear answer. Now the answer is a little more complicated – the role of IT in digital security is a matter of both leadership and partnership.

Shane Loftin wants to change careers from electrician to cybersecurity. Between IT certifications, online classes and an apprenticeship, he's busier than ever, but it's an investment that's already worth it.

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.

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.

With its robust collection of employment trend data for the tech world, this year’s Cyberstates report can act as a broad foundation of data for the very personal and specific task of searching for a job.

There are ways that the tech workforce in every U.S. state are similar and ways they are different. Explore these four crucial insights from the 2018 CompTIA Cyberstates report and get a feel for the similarities, the differences and what they mean for your tech career.

CompTIA’s 2018 Cyberstates report on the tech job market shows that the U.S. tech workforce thrives well beyond those cities best known for tech. We spoke with two IT professionals who gave us the inside scoop on the lively, unique tech scenes of two Southern U.S. cities.

A commitment to serious studying is critical to passing your CompTIA certification exam – but just knowing your stuff isn't everything. Being able to prove your skills in an exam environment is what gets you the cert. Following these tips will get you in the right frame of mind to do it.