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Fear factors into cybersecurity planning in lots of ways. Couple that with some chilling cybersecurity stats, and you’ll start to understand why people continue to act on fear.

Tech innovation conference Dare Mighty Things hit Chicago this week. Read on to get next steps for blockchain and humanity’s life on Mars, as well as game changers in high-speed transportation, mind-reading, transhumanism and more.

IT pros have found that their jobs have not disappeared when their companies adopted a cloud approach. Instead, the maintenance tasks have been replaced with more strategic work around workload management.

CompTIA members are on the front lines of securing the nation’s infrastructure, and they are committed to working with the government on federal, state and local levels to ensure the most innovative cybersecurity solutions are developed and delivered to keep our nation safe.

Will AI save us from the cyber-crimes that make the headlines almost daily or serve to assist hackers? CompTIA’s IT Security Community tackled the question.

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.

Although she had no IT experience and doubted her capacity for developing tech skills, Pranita was able to overcome her fears with a few confidence-building tips while prepping for her CompTIA A+ certification.

The crude oil and natural gas industries are in the crosshairs of hackers in a big way. Read how companies are scrambling to avert catastrophe.

The popular television series Mr. Robot depicts a group of hackers up for any challenge – the bigger the better – and this is generally how Hollywood casts cyber-criminals. In reality, they’re starting to go after the little guy.

Having your data held hostage because of a ransomware attack is a sickening feeling for any end-user or business owner. But if it happens to you, don’t panic. It’s time to decisively solve the problem, or, better yet, get out in front of it.

J.C. Raby, Co-Founder and partner of Boston Meridian Partners, one of the leading venture capital firms in the media and technology sectors, chatted with Elizabeth Hyman, Executive Vice President of Advocacy for CompTIA.

CompTIA launches its inaugural Tech Town Index. Find out the cities where your tech job dollar will stretch the furthest.

When it comes to securing a typical IT system, data confidentiality and integrity are typically the primary concerns. But for the systems that control critical infrastructure, like nuclear power plants, public health and safety come first.

You’ve decided you want to get into cybersecurity, and now it’s time to get credentials. But what is the difference between a cybersecurity certificate, a certification and a degree, and how do you know which is right for you?

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.