CompTIA A+
A+ is the starting point for a career in IT. The performance-based exams certify foundational IT skills across a variety of devices and operating systems.
CompTIA Network+
Network+ certifies the essential skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices.
CompTIA Security+
Security+ provides a global benchmark for best practices in IT network and operational security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.
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IT pros should always strive to improve their skills. Research shows that your employer thinks there are cybersecurity skills you should improve on too. Learn about the 9 skills you should improve on.
Dec 4, 2020, 07:20 AM by Eileen Ristau Tauchman
Building a broad, deep of talent partners requires a well-thought-out strategy because partners come in all shapes and sizes and treating them all equally is likely to end up frustrating you, your partners, and ultimately your customers.
Dec 3, 2020, 22:38 PM by Scott Campbell
The OSI model has 7 layers, and layer 3, the network layer, is responsible for packet forwarding, including routing through intermediate routers.
Dec 2, 2020, 14:27 PM by Professor Steve Linthicum
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about seismic shifts in the global economy leaving many tech leaders struggling to transform their organizations. This lesson in the value of agility drives home the need for a workforce that continues to upskill, evolve, and drive innovation.
Dec 1, 2020, 21:44 PM by Stephanie Morgan
Gabriela Ariza shares how she tailored her studies for CompTIA Security+ and persevered through challenges and test anxiety to get certified.
Nov 30, 2020, 14:30 PM by Gabriela Ariza
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.
Nov 26, 2020, 11:00 AM by Nancy Hammervik
The pandemic has created unexpected challenges, and cybersecurity is no exception. While ransomware had been tapering off, it’s increased since March.
Nov 25, 2020, 15:06 PM by Chris Hodson
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