• Why I Got CompTIA Security+ and How I Made the Exam Process Work for Me

  By Gabriela Ariza  | November 30, 2020
  Gabriela Ariza shares how she tailored her studies for CompTIA Security+ and persevered through challenges and test anxiety to get certified.
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• This Year Especially, Thankful for Silver Linings

  By Nancy Hammervik  | November 26, 2020
  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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• Why Is Ransomware Spiking Now (And How Can We Fight It)?

  By Chris Hodson  | November 25, 2020
  The pandemic has created unexpected challenges, and cybersecurity is no exception. While ransomware had been tapering off, it’s increased since March.
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• What Is an Incident Response Plan and How to Create One

  By David Landsberger  | November 24, 2020
  Everyone should be prepared for a cyberattack. Developing an incident response plan and running a war gaming exercise gives employees the tools they need to respond quickly, mitigate the situation and return to business as usual.
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• Best Cities for Tech Jobs in 2021: Where Can You Make More Money?

  By Emily Matzelle  | November 23, 2020
  Pair the new CompTIA Tech Town Index with our IT Salary Calculator to find the best cities for tech jobs and where your money can go further.
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• The Perks of Passive Income: Learn About CompTIA Rewards

  By Emily Matzelle  | November 20, 2020
  IT Pro Saloni Jain has a new side hustle. There’s no investment, requires minimal work and she’s earned $650 in gift cards so far with CompTIA Rewards.
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• 4 Ways Tech Firms Can Use CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2021

  By Seth Robinson  | November 19, 2020
  CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2021, with the theme “Rebuilding for the Future,” provides 10 trends in technology for the year ahead. For those in the business of technology, here are four ways to leverage the insights from CompTIA's latest research.
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• CompTIA PenTest+ Is Now DoD Approved: Why It Matters

  By Patrick Lane  | November 18, 2020
  CompTIA PenTest+ is now approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 for three cybersecurity job categories.
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• Cybersecurity Training for Beginners: How to Train for CompTIA Security+

  By Eileen Ristau Tauchman  | November 18, 2020
  Learn about the cybersecurity industry for beginners and how you can further your cybersecurity career with IT certifications like CompTIA Security+.
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• Fact vs. Fiction: AI Council Members Discuss ‘The Social Dilemma,’ Ethics and What’s Next

  By Scott Campbell  | November 17, 2020
  Artificial intelligence sometimes gets a bad rap in popular culture references like "The Social Dilemma." While some issues can be addressed, the reality is AI isn’t dangerous, it isn’t out to get you, and it’s not trying to brainwash you, according to members of CompTIA’s AI Advisory Council.
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