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IT certifications validate the skills that get you to the next level, but when it comes to networking and IT infrastructure, choosing the best certification can be confusing.

CompTIA is dedicated to advancing the tech industry—from supporting solution providers to providing thought leadership to training the IT workforce. But none of this work would be possible without the contributions of our volunteers, such as our community and council members.

The STIR/SHAKEN framework will change how businesses are able to contact consumers in the U.S., especially those that rely on automated calls to share critical information, according to several telecommunications leaders. Service providers should have a plan in place before June 30.

As more organizations support a remote workforce and adopt cloud solutions, network administration continues to evolve.

All that’s standing between you and a career-enhancing, skill-confirming CompTIA certification is the exam. But even if you really know the stuff in your area of IT, a formal exam can be nerve-wracking. Here are seven ways to prep for a CompTIA exam.

Hiring managers believe that basic project management skills are necessary to participate on IT project teams and compliance activities.

With the advent of sophisticated data centers and cloud implementations, IT pros need to know how to automate tasks with tools like Ansible.

Discover how and why your organization should become PCI-DSS compliant.

CompTIA membership can provide the networking, professional exposure and industry opportunities necessary to successfully pivot to a career in the technology field. CompTIA member Susanne Tedrick shares her story.

Developing CompTIA certification exams requires input from industry professionals and oversight to ensure a high level of accuracy and impartiality.

Theo Hysell’s decision to certify his tech-savvy through CompTIA Tech’s IT-Ready program launched a career as a cybersecurity pro, delivering personal economic stability despite the pandemic.

As the pressure to innovate takes focus away from certain core technical support functions, CompTIA’s newest research suggests that the need for help desk support is more important than ever.

Two members of CompTIA's Managed Services Community completed a series of videos to help MSPs get more from their RMM, PSA and other tools, including next-level automation, accounting, sales opportunities, and more. Check them out and don't forget to subscribe to the CompTIA Connect YouTube channel.

IT pros are now tasked with pen testing and managing vulnerabilities to a broader attack surface. Updates to CompTIA PenTest+ cover these advancements.

Before you source solutions from multiple cloud providers, make sure you understand these two fundamental cloud principles.