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December 23, 2021 by Scott Campbell
Cybersecurity was a big focus for CompTIA in 2021, producing a tremendous volume of content and data detailing how MSPs and other technology companies are responding to the latest cyberattacks, ransomware, hacks, and other cybercriminal behavior.
We picked 10 important cybersecurity statistics from the last 12 months, from businesses' current views on the state of their own cyber prowess, to carrying cyber insurance, to worries about being targeted.
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December 21, 2021 by Jennon Bell Hoffman
From Apple iOS vulnerabilities to work-from-home security risks, there was a lot to talk about, and be concerned with, in 2021. CompTIA compiled this monthly recap of some of the biggest cybersecurity, ransomware, data breach, and cybercriminal news of the year.
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December 16, 2021 by Scott Campbell
CompTIA's list of Top 10 Research and Resource articles for 2021 is a mix of toolkits, guides, and playbooks—all created to help tech businesses and IT pros improve their businesses and careers. Each one provides valuable data and insights into the IT industry, with a focus on cybersecurity, emerging technology, workforce trends, and public sector.
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December 14, 2021 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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December 9, 2021 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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December 7, 2021 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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December 3, 2021 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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December 2, 2021 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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November 25, 2021 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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November 23, 2021 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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November 19, 2021 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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November 19, 2021 by Scott Campbell
MSPs are smart to look at cybersecurity insurance, but coverage is only as strong as your specific policy. Here are 10 things that MSPs should know to protect themselves and their customers, according to members of the CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) and other cyber insurance experts.
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November 16, 2021 by Seth Robinson
There are many signals suggesting that technology’s early stages are coming to an end, and CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2022 looks at how a more mature tech sector is impacting the rest of the economy.
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November 12, 2021 by Robert Dahlstrom
As business use cases and opportunities for drones and other UAVs increase, it's pertinent for drone service providers (both new and seasoned) to learn how to fly safely near buildings and other structures. Here's how.
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November 11, 2021 by Mark Sokol
As end-user demand for managed services increase, MSPs need to step up their marketing efforts to generate and convert leads. Here are some easy tips for creating or optimizing your marketing program to drive more revenue.
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November 9, 2021 by Ashley Watters
Net zero is a journey that has many companies inspecting their practices from user consumption to responsible supply chain management, and even vendor selection based on sustainability. Here are the three challenges IT needs to overcome to get there.
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November 4, 2021 by Ashley Watters
Management of cybersecurity should not lie with a single entity, even when that entity is a partner who specializes in cybersecurity. Experts are pushing for shared responsibility, where every party assumes a certain level of ownership when protecting information.
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November 2, 2021 by CJ Arlotta
There's big opportunity for MSPs in the drones/UAV market, expected to reach $58.4 billion by 2026, 16.4% annual growth. Delivering UAV services successfully, MSPs will generate more revenue and increase their perceived value with customers.
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October 29, 2021 by Dr. Alan R. Shark
CompTIA's 2021 National Survey of Local Government Cybersecurity and Cloud Initiatives provides a snapshot of cybersecurity programs, issues and priorities in cities and counties. The findings confirm that a wide variety of management and policy issues are impacting the cybersecurity posture for many local governments.
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October 28, 2021 by MJ Shoer
The CompTIA ISAO publishes an average of more than two threat reports per day, containing actionable information to help members avoid, defeat, or recover from a cyberattack. Here's what we've seen through the first 1,000 reports.
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October 26, 2021 by Emily Matzelle
Inequalities exist when it comes online security. The Demographics of Cybercrime report illustrates that people do not feel safe online, and for some populations, those feelings are magnified by real-life experiences.
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October 20, 2021 by Ashley Watters
Growing an MSP business requires a multi-faceted approach. You need to focus on many areas, not just technology, to become a valuable partner to customers. In her new CompTIA YouTube series, Tracy Pound and guests discuss how to manage growth, meet the demands of today’s market, and instill best practices to accelerate success.
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October 19, 2021 by Corey Kirkendoll
Do you have an incident response plan that you share—and review regularly—with customers? You don’t want to get caught without one, jeopardizing your business relationship and maybe even your reputation.
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October 15, 2021 by Roger Hughlett
Tech is a booming industry with growing importance in any given economy, but it also suffers from a large skills shortage at a time when a low proportion of women are entering and staying in the field. Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon outlined four principles to lead to stronger and more diverse organizations at CompTIA's EMEA Member and Partner Conference.
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October 14, 2021 by Raffi Jamgotchian
Managing your cybersecurity solutions portfolio requires a measured approach, lest you develop a bloated solutions stack and even worse for MSPs, margin squeeze. Following a proven security framework can help you set the right course.
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