CompTIA Blog

  • The Top 10 CompTIA Membership Blogs of 2021

    Dec 14, 2021, 13:08 PM by Scott Campbell
    The list of CompTIA's Top 10 membership blogs for 2021 includes a diverse mix of content focused on four overarching themes: emerging technologies, cybersecurity, solutions selling and the tech workforce. The articles feature business-building insights, market analysis, and highlights of CompTIA research, events, and member-created resources.
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  • Controlling Priority Traffic with SD-WAN

    Dec 13, 2021, 16:35 PM by David Landsberger
    SD-WAN offers many benefits for organizations looking to modernize networks around applications.
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  • Your Next Move: Business Development Manager

    Dec 10, 2021, 15:16 PM by Emily Matzelle
    A business development manager in the IT sector has foundational business and technical knowledge to make decisions that will positively affect the organization.
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  • The Top 10 CompTIA Connect Videos of 2021

    Dec 9, 2021, 15:57 PM by Scott Campbell
    From live (and then archived) business-building events to weekly series that covered the tech industry's biggest trends to special episodes that helped showcase the power of vendors, distributors, and solution providers, here are the Top 10 videos from the CompTIA Connect YouTube channel for 2021.
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  • 5 Types of Penetration Testing and How to Apply Them

    Dec 8, 2021, 15:05 PM by Shannon Flynn
    Pen testing happens when a cybersecurity professional uses their knowledge and specialized tools to intentionally attack a network or app and assess a client’s existing safeguards. Here are five of the most commonly applied types of penetration tests and what they entail.
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  • New CompTIA ISAO Benefit Gives Cybersecurity Grades—and How to Improve

    Dec 7, 2021, 14:00 PM by MJ Shoer
    More than 31% of of CompTIA ISAO members have earned an A grade for their cybersecurity prowess, according to the CompTIA Cyber Risk Rating. Their resilience against hacking, ranomsware and other cyber-attacks is up from 19% just two months ago.
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  • 7 Lessons Learned from Cybersecurity Experts in 2021

    Dec 3, 2021, 20:32 PM by Ashley Watters
    MJ Shoer, executive director of the CompTIA ISAO, recently completed the second season of his Shoering Up Security YouTube series, interviewing weekly guests about challenges and trends in the cybersecurity space and what MSPs should know. Here are some highlights and lessons learned.
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  • Your Next Move: Data Center Manager

    Dec 3, 2021, 11:33 AM by Emily Matzelle
    If you are a technological jack-of-all-trades and like working in the central hub, then a career as a data center manager could be your next move.
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  • 5 Reasons Blockchain Should Matter to Solution Providers

    Dec 2, 2021, 14:28 PM by CJ Arlotta
    It's time for solution providers and MSPs to learn how they can integrate blockchain into their current and future solutions offerings to customers. Here are five reasons why, according to members of CompTIA’s Blockchain Advisory Council.
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  • How do Windows, Linux, and macOS compare?

    Nov 29, 2021, 10:37 AM by Damon M. Garn
    Know some of the common traits of Windows, Linux, and macOS to select the next operating system for you to learn.
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  • Grateful, Happy, and Healthy: A Big Thank You to Everyone Who Helped CompTIA in 2021

    Nov 25, 2021, 13:00 PM by Nancy Hammervik
    Thanks to CompTIA's volunteer leaders and staff, who came on strong in 2021, rallying around opportunities and initiatives that would drive the industry forward and make it a better place for all of us.
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  • Your Next Move: Linux Administrator

    Nov 24, 2021, 11:42 AM by Emily Matzelle
    If you like to tinker in Linux, take your interest to the next level and skill up to become a Linux administrator.
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  • CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2022: A Return to Strategy

    Nov 23, 2021, 12:48 PM by Carolyn April
    After nearly two years of economic uncertainty, signs now point to investment, increased budgets, and the pursuit of technical and business innovation that pairs well with the direction the industry is heading, according to CompTIA's Carolyn April.
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  • How to Study for CompTIA PenTest+

    Nov 22, 2021, 12:59 PM by Jen Blackwell
    CompTIA PenTest+ helps you develop the skills to become an expert in penetration testing and vulnerability management. Find out how you can learn these skills and prepare for your certification exam.
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  • Selling Managed Services? Talk Less, Listen More

    Nov 19, 2021, 15:43 PM by Hannah O'Donnell
    A key factor to managed services succcess is to listen to understand, not to respond. Asking the right questions allows customers and prospects to coach themselves and makes the idea theirs, not yours, says CompTIA MSP Community member Hannah O'Donnell.
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