CompTIA Blog

  • Talk Tech to Me: Managing Linux Shell Scripts Using Git

    May 13, 2019, 19:44 PM by Jason W. Eckert
    Most Linux administrators create numerous shell scripts to automate tasks, but it can be challenging to coordinate and keep track of them. Git allows you to store and organize changes that are made across multiple servers.
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  • All About Linux and Linux+ (2019 Refresh)

    May 12, 2019, 08:09 AM by Jason W. Eckert
    Linux is all around us, but do you really know what it is? And how does it apply to IT jobs? Author, CompTIA instructor and Linux guru Jason Eckert helps to demystify the open-source operating system so you can decide whether or not CompTIA Linux+ is right for you.
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  • What IT Certifications Should I Get?

    May 10, 2019, 16:03 PM by Brett Hanley
    Which IT certifications will help you get the entry-level, intermediate or advanced job you want? CompTIA certifications are trusted by employers and help you prove that you’re ready for IT careers ranging from tech support to computer networking and cybersecurity.
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  • How to Finish Your IT Internship on a High Note

    May 10, 2019, 15:38 PM by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
    Whether your experience was rewarding or not what you expected, how you end your internship is another stepping stone to becoming a well-rounded, valuable and hireable professional.
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  • CompTIA ChannelChangers: Inspiring the NextGen Community

    May 9, 2019, 12:33 PM by Brian Sherman
    Five years ago, CompTIA created the ChannelChangers award. The association bestows this honor on a select group of young professionals who are making their mark within member companies, have shown success or originality as entrepreneurs, or have positively impacted the industry in other ways.
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  • Webinar: Configuring and Securing a DNS Server

    May 7, 2019, 10:00 AM by CompTIA
    Learn more about current DNS services and the issues they face. By the end of this webinar, you’ll know how to configure both forward and reverse zones, as well as look for possible security errors.
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  • Cybersecurity Awareness: A Critical Piece of the Security Puzzle

    May 6, 2019, 13:58 PM by Chris Hodson
    There’s a tendency to focus on high-tech solutions to stave off a cyberattack. But it's the more mundane things that are equally critical for an effective cybersecurity posture.
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  • 3 Things IT Pros Should Know About VR/AR

    May 3, 2019, 17:24 PM by Matthew Stern
    Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) can be a lot of fun, and uniquely immersive fun at that. As these technologies mature, though, we're seeing virtual reality use cases and implementations arise that promise something more than entertainment.
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  • 6 Tips for Women Thinking About a Career in Tech

    May 3, 2019, 13:51 PM by Joanna Hu, Principal Data Scientist, Exabeam
    Women continue to be underrepresented in technical careers. If you’re a curious person, are passionate about innovation, and have an interest in technology, a tech career may be right for you.
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  • Six Genius Sales Tips for People in the Business of Technology

    May 2, 2019, 16:41 PM by CompTIA
    This year’s UK Channel Community meeting, held in Manchester focused on how to build a better business. Alongside a packed agenda of keynote speeches and panel sessions that explored how this could be achieved, the Sales Genius Café brought together industry leaders to offer their advice for better sales.
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  • Government, Industry Leaders Deliver Valuable Insights at HSITAG Meetings

    May 1, 2019, 18:13 PM by Kim Shaver, Vice Chair HSITAG and Program Committee Lead, and Teri Lewis, Marketing and Social Media Committee Lead
    The cornerstone event for CompTIA's Human Services Information Technology Advisory Group (HSITAG) is our monthly meeting which features Health and Human Services leaders from federal, state and local governments as well as “think tank” groups and other key industry organizations.
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  • CompTIA Advisory Councils Develop Standards, Solutions and Big Ideas for the Business of Tech

    Apr 30, 2019, 13:05 PM by Michelle Lange
    The mission of CompTIA’s Advisory Councils is to expand the association’s reach and relevance in emerging technologies and drive the adoption of innovative tech into mainstream business.
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  • Why IT Needs to Keep an Eye on IoT

    Apr 25, 2019, 19:50 PM by Matthew Stern
    Smart devices for all applications are appearing more frequently in office environments. For businesses, this raises many new cybersecurity concerns. So how close are enterprises and SMBs to safely leveraging IoT? CompTIA’s 2019 Trends in Internet of Things gives guidance on where we are and need to be.
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  • A Vision of Hope: Victor Johnston

    Apr 25, 2019, 17:34 PM by Daniel Margolis
    Read about how CompTIA’s 2018 Member of the Year, Inspired Business Innovations President Victor Johnston, pays IT forward.
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  • Transforming Cybersecurity Information to Cybersecurity Wisdom

    Apr 24, 2019, 16:01 PM by Zeshan Sattar
    Information is the micro-lesson we learn from every hack or data breach, and wisdom is the life lesson we carry with us long after it happens. In IT, as in many sectors, our collective wisdom is what keeps us safe.
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