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While serving in the Army, Sarai Ekblad demonstrated resourcefulness and leadership — skills that carried over into a post-military career in information technology.

The data from CompTIA’s new State of Cybersecurity 2020 research report can help IT pros facilitate conversations about how to respond to changes in the cybersecurity landscape.

COVID-19 prompted IT companies to rethink more broadly how they approach customer acquisition, engagement and support, according to IT leaders in a “Surviving and Thriving” panel at CompTIA's 2020 EMEA Member and Partner Conference.

As we wind towards 2021, what lessons have we learned during the pandemic? Are businesses taking cybersecurity seriously enough? And what should we expect going forward? A panel of security experts tackled these questions and more in a virtual session during CompTIA’s 2020 EMEA Member and Partner Conference.

How has COVID-19 impacted the tech industry? The necessity of remote work has accelerated the speed at which technology is being implemented—ultimately creating opportunities. Here are five ways tech companies are adapting to doing business during the pandemic and beyond.

The hit show Cobra Kai continues the story of the 80s move The Karate Kid. Surprisingly (or not) the show’s lessons can also apply to getting into IT.

CompTIA's YouTube series "The Doctor Is In" offered viewers insight into business transformation from vendor and MSP/solution provider leaders, executives with expertise in AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, and more. Here's their advice for how to successfully implement emerging technologies.

A zero trust approach to cybersecurity is exactly what it sounds like: Instead of trusting any individual user or network activity simply because it originates from a known location, everything must be verified. Learn the four key principles of a zero trust framework.

From sessions about the latest solutions and business trends to interactive networking opportunities—not to mention virtual pub time—CompTIA's 2020 EMEA Member and Partner Conference is a great chance to find new ideas and grow your business.

Hear from a help desk supervisor about the skills she looks for in help desk technicians and how tech skills and people skills work in tandem on her team.

Are the unstable times of the pandemic motivating you to change careers? Consider tech training for a new job on the IT help desk in 2021.

Learn why IT certifications are worth it. CompTIA explains what the different types, costs and benefits of IT certifications.

How has the pandemics affected the cybersecurity threat landscape? What best practices can be applied going forward? Several cyber geniuses offered their advice at a recent UK Business Technology Community meeting. Here's what they found.

Have you recently been laid off and are thinking of switching careers to something completely new? If you are facing a recent layoff, now is a perfect time to reevaluate your career path and potentially change careers. If you haven’t thought about it before, now might be the time to get into IT!

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