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Those who don’t have a degree shouldn’t disqualify themselves from an IT career. Here are a few ways you can get into IT without going to college.

The key to success with third-party maintenance agreements is finding the right partner. Here's what to look for and how to capitalize on opportunities.

After beating cancer, Chad Guerin found a new career in IT. With CompTIA certifications, he’s now healthy, happy and moving forward.

In August 2020, CompTIA podcasts covered a range of topics—from how workplaces can make major cultural change to how the pandemic has changed the trajectory of technology.

If you have an analytical mind and a penchant for problem solving, a career as an application security analyst may be for you.

Concern around technology backlash has doubled over the past year. IT pros need to know how to minimize technology concerns and maximize technology usage at their workplace.

Representatives from eight CompTIA members hit the road for a three-week, 7,000-mile trip around the U.S. to check how MSPs are faring during the pandemic.

Kira Hays always had a passion for IT. After serving in the military, getting CompTIA certifications helped her land a fulfilling cybersecurity job.

In a matter of weeks, the threat of a growing pandemic and looming recession turned what was considered “business as usual” upside down. These conditions accelerated the application of emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain and biometrics.

A tech career is not all about hardware and the latest gadget. Being human – exhibiting emotional skills – is critical in achieving long-term tech success.

Cybersecurity competitions help students validate their skills with practical challenges they will likely face in real-world job roles.

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are having a big impact on the automation of cybersecurity, especially around behavioral analysis, which is helping businesses build better defenses against cyber threats.

When manufacturers add software to everyday consumer products, it is known as embedded development. This field offers a variety of career paths for IT pros.

As the COVID pandemic stretches on, businesses are shifting from short-term reactions to longer-term strategy. When considering budget and skills for the year to come, IT leaders should be focused on four key areas— cloud computing, integration, automation and workforce enablement.

While macOS doesn’t boast the same power-user productivity features that a Linux or Windows 10 desktop has, you can perform these six tasks to customize it to suit your needs for Linux administration or development.