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September 16, 2021 by Scott Campbell
For the first time in more than 18 months, CompTIA plans to host a live event for members—the EMEA Member and Partner Conference, 6-7 October in London. From new cybersecurity programs to business-building sessions to innovative tech workforce strategies, here are 10 things to check out.
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September 14, 2021 by Scott Campbell
A ransomware attack is any business's worst nightmare. CompTIA member Jay Tipton recently survived a cyberattack which impacted his company and customers. He shares his experience, what others should expect, and how to manage through the crisis.
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August 19, 2021 by Scott Campbell
Technologists often try to explain complex security ideas to those without technical backgrounds. That’s a failing proposition, said Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions, at ChannelCon Online. We need to change the way we explain what’s happening, how we aim to fix it, and why the customer should care.
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July 27, 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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July 9, 2021 by MJ Shoer
Just as US businesses were closing down for the July 4 long holiday weekend, the REvil ransomware group attacked—impacting the MSP community more directly than any previous incident. Sadly, it was an inevitable attack, one that many cyber experts have been expecting. The other shoe finally dropped, and tech companies came to help.
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June 29, 2021 by MJ Shoer
As the option for live, in-person conferences starts to increase, so does the opportunity to have real, meaningful conversations on the latest cybersecurity threats and how we can all work together to protect customers. It's what the CompTIA ISAO was born to do, says executive director MJ Shoer.
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May 20, 2021 by MJ Shoer
The federal government and private industry can share and learn a lot from each other. The President's Cybersecurity Executive Order lays out opportunities to do just that.
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May 11, 2021 by Scott Campbell
There's never been more pressure on cybersecurity teams to help businesses remediate ransomware and other cyber incidents. We asked cyber leaders and members of the CompTIA ISAO to share how they keep their security teams satisfied—and successful.
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April 29, 2021 by MJ Shoer
Cyber incidents are like home break-ins: We need to know how someone gained entrance, where they went, what they took, how they left, and could they come back. That understanding will help reframe discussions to focus on a proper response.
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April 9, 2021 by Emily Matzelle
When it comes to cybersecurity, CompTIA membership, as well as CompTIA ISAO membership, provides you with everything from industry leading-research and best practices; a variety of ways to get involved with groups dedicated to security topics; events and education; and access to timely and actionable cyber threat intelligence.
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March 26, 2021 by MJ Shoer
Absolute security is an illusion. Recent high-profile events have made this clearer than ever, says MJ Shoer, executive director of the CompTIA ISAO. On the organization’s first birthday, Shoer looks back and also shares what members can expect going forward to help raise the cybersecurity resilience of the tech industry.
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March 16, 2021 by Scott Campbell
Potential ramifications from the SolarWinds data breach are enough to keep leading cyber executives up at night—especially since many SMBs (and the MSPs serving them) aren't prepared to respond to a major event. Here's how to help.
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March 9, 2021 by Ashley Watters
State-sponsored cyber-attacks can be seen as an act of war, with far greater implications than an attempt to steal company information. So now, we face the question: Whose responsibility is it to secure our technology?
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February 23, 2021 by CompTIA
CompTIA's Communities & Councils Forum is a great chance to network with peers and learn more about the technologies, topics and trends that matter to you most. Here are 10 things you shouldn’t miss from this year’s meetings on March 16-17:
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February 18, 2021 by MJ Shoer
Successful cyber strategies shouldn't be based on what you can do to prevent an attack, but on what to do when you know you've been attacked and what the extent of that attack was. In other words, assume you will be attacked and that the attack will be successful.
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January 12, 2021 by MJ Shoer
Shoering Up Security, CompTIA’s cyber-focused YouTube series, sheds light on the latest cyber threats and trends, including how we could all do more of to protect customers. Read show host MJ Shoer’s highlights and takeaways from each episode.
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January 5, 2021 by Scott Campbell
It’s time to look forward—to better times, new beginnings, and a brighter future. For CompTIA, 2021 means focusing on initiatives, resources and projects that bring more value to members and the IT industry. Here’s what to expect.
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December 17, 2020 by CompTIA
It was a busy year for CompTIA’s communities, Industry Advisory Councils, and research team. The content produced this year includes an impressive assortment of infographics, guides, reports, and more—all to helping tech companies grow their business advance amid a global pandemic.
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December 15, 2020 by CompTIA
This year’s list of CompTIA’s top technology business blogs demonstrates how the tech industry responded to the pandemic, how our businesses pivoted in the midst of unprecedented chaos and change, and, ultimately, how we’ve emerged tougher and more resilient.
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November 26, 2020 by Nancy Hammervik
From the pandemic and unprecedented business disruption to a stressful election, 2020 has been… a memorable year to forget. Here are 10 things the CompTIA membership team is thankful for, silver linings that have helped us get through the past 11 months.
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November 12, 2020 by Scott Campbell
As MSPs increasingly become the focus of hackers and ransomware attacks, some are finding that even being associated as an MSP doesn’t carry the same cachet it once did. So they're forging new identities.
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October 27, 2020 by James Stanger
If you’re involved in the business of technology and have customer and partner data that needs to be protected, an ISAO is a great way to get the information you need. Are you taking the steps you should to be cyber safe?
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August 6, 2020 by Scott Campbell
What is the CompTIA ISAO and how does it work? Executive Director MJ Shoer answers those questions and more, including how CompTIA members can join and start advancing the cybersecurity resilience of the IT industry today.
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