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The channel is changing, just like every other industry and job in the world. But if we take steps to redefine what it means in this new world order, then it won’t just survive but thrive – and we’ll truly advance the business of technology. Learn how.

Welcome back to the two-part series on how to stand out in the crowded technology job market. Part Two tackles the interview and what to do after.

Nathan Archer, chair of the Advancing Diversity In Technology Community, takes time to define the terms of diversity and inclusiveness and lay out how companies can engage with them.

AR, VR and what’s now being called XR stand to make our worlds newly immersive. Read about how and learn how you can get involved now.

One of the biggest draws of the EMEA Conference – scheduled 16, 17 October in London – is its keynoters, and this year is no different. Get to know our speakers here.

Taking proper care to comply with legal and regulatory requirements for information privacy, confidentiality and protection often means understanding risks of breach or loss. Such due diligence is best served by conducting formal risk assessment and management procedures, and engaging in best risk management practices.

CompTIA’s newest IT certification, CompTIA PenTest+, assesses the knowledge and skills needed to run a comprehensive, responsible and successful penetration testing program. Beta tester Molly Stewart shares her views on the certification.

New security tools and skills are in demand. See how they are put to work in this fun video and how you can be a part of the new normal for cybersecurity.

Last week saw news of a trend toward companies no longer requiring college degrees -- with Google and Apple notably among them. Hear from CompTIA CEO Todd Thibodeaux on what this means for the tech industry and ongoing skills gap, as well as on the true value and impact of a college education today.

CompTIA brought expert Peter Zapf of Fog Pilot to ChannelCon to speak on the nature of creativity. Get his four steps to creation and innovation here.

On the menu at ChannelCon was how to build a strong multigenerational workforce – a practical topic that companies genuinely wrestle with that also has real impact on our productivity and job satisfaction.

Linux plays an incredibly important part in the job of a cybersecurity professional. If you are planning on working as a cybersecurity professional, you’ll definitely need an excellent working knowledge of the Linux operating system.

At age 17, most of us are still adjusting to the responsibility that comes with getting a driver’s license. But Alex Taylor has already moved beyond roads and taken to the sky, becoming the youngest commercial drone pilot in the U.S. last year and founding his own drone company – Wind Craft Aviation.

As escalating trade tensions ripple across the economy, businesses of all types brace for the expected, and increasingly, the unexpected fallout. The stakes are especially high for the U.S. information technology industry given its size, reach, and strategic importance.

Achieving diversity can be a challenge. If you’re looking for the codex to solve this challenge, start here.