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October 23, 2018 by Emily Matzelle
Having your data held hostage because of a ransomware attack is a sickening feeling for any end-user or business owner. But if it happens to you, don’t panic. It’s time to decisively solve the problem, or, better yet, get out in front of it.
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October 18, 2018 by Matthew Stern
In Game of Thrones, Eddard “Ned” Stark warns that the winter is coming; demanding constant vigilance. Businesses may think they’re doing just that regarding their cybersecurity, but a recent CompTIA study shows they might not be as safe as they believe they are.
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October 17, 2018 by CompTIA
At the EMEA Member and Partner Conference, which took place 16, 17 October in London, Tim Herbert, senior vice president of research and market intelligence at CompTIA, led a deep dive into the results of our newly released report Assessing the IT Skills Gap in the UK.
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October 17, 2018 by CompTIA
As with all CompTIA events, the EMEA Member and Partner Conference, which took place 16, 17 October in London, was packed with insightful keynotes. Read on to stay up to speed with what over 500 attendees took in this week.
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October 16, 2018 by CompTIA
The EMEA Member and Partner Conference got underway 16 October with keynotes and sessions on navigating change and emerging technology – and much more. Read on.
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October 15, 2018 by CompTIA
Before you dive into CompTIA’s new report 2018 Trends in Cybersecurity: Building Effective Security Teams, take a quick spin through this slideshow to get a full picture of the current cybersecurity landscape in minutes.
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October 12, 2018 by Michelle Lange
The winners of this year’s AWIT Spotlight Awards include a no-nonsense farm girl turned tech master, an emerging engineer, a specialist in lifting others up and a woman who brings mindfulness to tech with yoga and meditation.
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October 11, 2018 by Frank Segarra
You hear a lot of talk these days about drones and their potential, but let’s level-set on what exactly we’re dealing with in this ever-widening field.
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October 10, 2018 by Natalie Hope McDonald
In the spirit of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we look at how to make cybersecurity fun and profitable for companies – two things rarely associated with online safeguards.
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October 4, 2018 by Brian Sherman
When Facebook officials announced last week that cybercriminals hacked their system and collected 50 million user access tokens, heavy GDPR fines became a distinct possibility.
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October 4, 2018 by Michelle Lange
As Cyber Security Awareness Month begins, learn how to hit back with answers to predictable cybersecurity excuses.
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October 1, 2018 by Robert Forget
Robert Forget, CTO of Aware360 and vice chair of CompTIA’s Smart Cities Advisory Council, shares his thoughts on the enormous, collective effort that goes into building a smart city.
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September 25, 2018 by Michelle Lange
CompTIA research on trends in the technology ecosystem shows some pessimism around emerging tech – particularly the skills gap it may cause. But tech firms offering essential services can get into the emerging tech game today.
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September 18, 2018 by CompTIA
From Internet of Things to artificial intelligence, these innovations have the greatest potential to make near-term impacts on business.
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September 14, 2018 by Yvette Steele
When organizations launch a diversity and inclusion initiative, they believe that it is not only the right thing to do but more importantly know it makes great business sense. What steps should your organization take toward success and what are common mistakes to avoid?
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September 12, 2018 by Yvette Steele
Conflict costs American businesses $359 billion annually in lost productivity. Get your business out of this unproductive cycle.
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September 11, 2018 by Daniel Margolis
Hurricane Michael strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane over the weekend and looks to hit the Gulf Coast this week. It will likely make landfall on the northeast Florida coastline as a Category 3 storm by midweek. Run down this thorough list of ways to prepare and stay safe.
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September 7, 2018 by Annette Taber
CompTIA’s Industry Advisory Councils convened recently with a stated goal – determining best practices for selling emerging technologies, including routes to market in the drone space and smart cities.
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September 4, 2018 by James Bergl
Responding to a data breach -- like Facebook's just-announced hack of 50 million users -- is as risky as the breach itself, and this is an opportunity to change your approach to IT security, protecting yourself and your customers in the process. Find out how.
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August 30, 2018 by Nathan Archer
Nathan Archer, chair of the Advancing Diversity In Technology Community, takes time to define the terms of diversity and inclusiveness and lay out how companies can engage with them.
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August 23, 2018 by Todd Thibodeaux
Last week saw news of a trend toward companies no longer requiring college degrees -- with Google and Apple notably among them. Hear from CompTIA CEO Todd Thibodeaux on what this means for the tech industry and ongoing skills gap, as well as on the true value and impact of a college education today.
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August 22, 2018 by Lisa Person
CompTIA brought expert Peter Zapf of Fog Pilot to ChannelCon to speak on the nature of creativity. Get his four steps to creation and innovation here.
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August 21, 2018 by Jim Hamilton
On the menu at ChannelCon was how to build a strong multigenerational workforce – a practical topic that companies genuinely wrestle with that also has real impact on our productivity and job satisfaction.
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August 17, 2018 by Daniel Margolis
At age 17, most of us are still adjusting to the responsibility that comes with getting a driver’s license. But Alex Taylor has already moved beyond roads and taken to the sky, becoming the youngest commercial drone pilot in the U.S. last year and founding his own drone company – Wind Craft Aviation.
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August 16, 2018 by Tim Herbert
As escalating trade tensions ripple across the economy, businesses of all types brace for the expected, and increasingly, the unexpected fallout. The stakes are especially high for the U.S. information technology industry given its size, reach, and strategic importance.
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