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All the energy that goes into covering and struggling with impostor syndrome reduces productivity. Learn how organizations can reduce the time lost by doing one thing: encouraging authenticity.

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced entire industries into at-home work and students into distance learning, technology became a lifeline, replacing in-person interaction as the primary means of communication. MSPs jumped into action to help keep businesses, students and customers connected and secure.

Vendors have a couple choices when it comes to the IT channel. They can sell direct to users or build in value by adding distribution and channel partners who know the tech market.

Retaining the best people means developing an inclusive environment. Here, two diversity and inclusion experts weigh in on smart workplace inclusion practices.

Developing an inclusive culture can feel so overwhelming it’s easier not to start. But there are many resources available to get you going.

Studies show that diverse workplaces are highly impactful, driving productivity and profitability, according to CompTIA’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan for Technology Small Businesses.

Certifying as a minority-owned business provides MSPs a competitive opportunity on state and federal contracts and gives them access to the billions of dollars set aside for small business contracts.

By now, managed services providers should be prepared for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). There's not much time left to map out a slew of client data, draw up a gap analysis, build out a compliance roadmap and implement privacy protection plans.

The January 2020 deadline is fast approaching for CCPA, and California’s tech laws have in the past set a precedent for the rest of the country. Get ahead of CCPA for your clients. Here are four steps to get you there.

Everyone has a role in bringing new minds into the technology industry, including parents, educators and hiring managers, and it starts with undoing some of the traditional tech hiring practices.

A phishing attack can happen in an instant, says CompTIA member Jessica Schroder. Her experience was a hard lesson to learn, but also allows her to share four things companies should do and one thing to avoid to protect customer data.

There's not enough people in the pipeline to fill cybersecurity jobs. CompTIA’s Advancing Women in Technology (AWIT) Community is working to bridge that gap for girls and women.

MSPs and IT security companies have long relied on security assessments to generate leads, and they can do the same with California’s Consumer Privacy Act. Go in, assess and build an offer based on a bespoke compliance plan.

Three unmistakable trends are shaping the future of tech jobs, and it starts with shaking up the way we introduce people to technology careers.

Tech investor, entrepreneur, deejay and basketball star Dr. Shaquille O’Neal kept the ChannelCon audience laughing as he shared investment advice, his personal tech story and all the reasons he’s proud to be more cerebral than celebrity.

“Never before have we had this many paradigm changing technologies hitting the industry at the same time,” said Todd Thibodeaux, CompTIA president and CEO, during his ChannelCon 2019 State of the Industry keynote.

Better thinking comes from diversity of thought, but how do we bring diverse people and thinkers into technology? It starts with undoing some of the traditional hiring practices in IT.

For business owners and managers struggling to bridge the gender gap in IT Security, put on your UX hat and consider ways you can champion women and encourage them to apply for cybersecurity jobs.

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.

Learn how women in New York state are developing smart cities tech solutions for all citizens.

Blockchain’s level playing field gives everyone a chance to learn.

Finding ways to make your work engaging, impactful and meaningful will help you feel full.

Understand who you’re talking to, what they need and a timeline that works for everyone.

How diverse is your company? The answer isn’t as simple as looking around. Get these quick tips to get a fix on your diversity data.

Listen in as two engaged CompTIA members talk about how to get girls interested in tech and how to keep women engaged in the tech workforce.