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In the spirit of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we look at how to make cybersecurity fun and profitable for companies – two things rarely associated with online safeguards.

The “act like a hacker to stop the hacker” approach just really doesn’t work. Neither does the "quarterly compliance" pen test. You need to turn your attention away from fear-based defender’s dilemma thinking to a proactive, more useful approach: Focusing on the attacker’s dilemma.

Thinking about getting IT certified is the first step to becoming a more competitive and competent worker or jumping into an IT career. The next three steps include exploring IT learning materials, deciding when to get IT certified and choosing the right certification for you.

What are some of the tools hackers and InfoSec researchers use? Learn about Nessus, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux and more.

As more and more devices are connected to the internet, that opens our homes up to virtual intruders who can listen in or steal our data. But there are simple precautions anyone can take to build a secure home network.

When Facebook officials announced last week that cybercriminals hacked their system and collected 50 million user access tokens, heavy GDPR fines became a distinct possibility.

As Cyber Security Awareness Month begins, learn how to hit back with answers to predictable cybersecurity excuses.

Our homes, just like our businesses, are targets for cybercriminals via our wireless networks or careless use of passwords with the countless accounts each household has with TV streaming or cable providers, banks or mortgage companies, retailers and other companies.

Building a solid skill set in IT may help you become more competent in a non-technical role. CompTIA intern Pranita Sarangabany learned this firsthand and decided to set herself up for career success by pursuing an IT certification.

Robert Forget, CTO of Aware360 and vice chair of CompTIA’s Smart Cities Advisory Council, shares his thoughts on the enormous, collective effort that goes into building a smart city.

The Institute for Apprenticeships (IFA) has put the Digital Apprenticeship Standards out for the first statutory review, and CompTIA is calling on its member companies, training providers and certified apprentices to share their view to guarantee digital standards are fit for the future.

CompTIA brought together industry leaders for the 12th Annual Global Trade Compliance Best Practices Conference Sept. 18. In San Diego. The day-long conference, attended by 80 industry trade policy and compliance professionals, focused on trade policy and regulatory updates as well as in-depth discussion on the best practices for compliance. The event was a great success thanks to CompTIA Members.

CompTIA IT Pro member Edward Marchewka says the best advice for those looking to jumpstart a career in tech is to seek out mentorship opportunities.

Penetration testing plays a crucial part in establishing and maintaining strong cybersecurity. But often businesses aren't clear on how to approach it. Chris Hodson explores what organizations and IT pros should know to get the most out of penetration testing.

CompTIA research on trends in the technology ecosystem shows some pessimism around emerging tech – particularly the skills gap it may cause. But tech firms offering essential services can get into the emerging tech game today.