Matthew Stern's Posts

Freelance Writer

Over the last decade, Matthew Stern has written extensively about CompTIA and the IT/cybersecurity world. He has also covered the retail sector, with his work being discussed throughout the business blogosphere and sometimes appearing on Forbes.com. And he has written many whitepapers and other types of content for tech clients.

  • CompTIA A+ Helps High School Help Desk Whiz Become IT Pro

    Apr 19, 2017, 20:00 PM by Matthew Stern
    With experience working at her high school's help desk and her CompTIA A+ certification in hand, Susan Verdin took her first step into the IT workforce. Now she's on a career path that's engaging a tech interest she's held since childhood – with more learning, and more certifications, in her future.
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  • Veteran Turned IT Pro Helps Other Veterans Get CompTIA Certified

    Apr 5, 2017, 19:53 PM by Matthew Stern
    An encounter Andre Morton had while working as a security guard set him down the IT path, taught him the importance of CompTIA certifications and inspired him to help other veterans get certified and find employment.
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  • Canadian Teacher Gives Students a Head Start With CompTIA Certifications

    Mar 13, 2017, 22:10 PM by Matthew Stern
    As a computer science instructor at Bev Facey High School in Alberta, Canada, Gerald Chung gives students hands-on experience repairing computers while teaching them curriculum that prepares them to take CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ exams.
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  • CompTIA CertMaster Eliminates Test Stress for Long-Time Developer

    Mar 8, 2017, 22:29 PM by Matthew Stern
    When Lester Fallin had to get a CompTIA Security+ certification to continue as a developer, he worried that even three decades in the field hadn’t prepared him for questions on infrastructure security. But CompTIA CertMaster got him up to speed and helped him better appreciate the full cybersecurity puzzle.
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  • CompTIA Certs Launch Liberal Arts Grad Into Cybersecurity Career

    Feb 15, 2017, 19:36 PM by Matthew Stern
    Mika Devonshire graduated from Princeton with a thorough knowledge of world literature and a mastery of military history, but no tech background whatsoever. Her curiosity, analytical mind, work ethic and a few CompTIA certifications have helped her skyrocket to the top of the cybersecurity world within just a few years.
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  • CompTIA Certifications Give IT Pro a Broad Knowledge Base

    Feb 8, 2017, 19:33 PM by Matthew Stern
    Brazilian IT pro Edgar Ueno has done higher-level IT work for an impressive list of big-name companies over the past decade – and he started out at the help desk. He recently took the next big step in his career, thanks to his technology acumen, dedication and certification.
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  • Lambton College Class Offers Real-world Experience With CompTIA Project+

    Jan 30, 2017, 20:58 PM by Matthew Stern
    Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario, has a unique, immersive hands-on way of teaching project management. But it’s not just the innovative teaching method that sets Lambton College project management students up for success. It’s also the CompTIA Project+-based curriculum.
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  • CompTIA Subject Matter Expert Sees Value In Certs For Non-technical Staff

    Jan 27, 2017, 16:34 PM by Matthew Stern
    Tim Niles, manager of enterprise content at the University of Michigan, oversees a team that facilitates today’s digitally enhanced academic experience. As a CompTIA Subject Matter Expert, he brings industry knowledge to the exams, and as a manager he sees the value certs have for all staff – not just the technical ones.
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  • CompTIA Certifications Give Cybersecurity Pro the Building Blocks to a Global Career

    Jan 18, 2017, 17:44 PM by Matthew Stern
    Brazilian IT professional Wanderley Martins recently took on a new job as a senior security specialist, and his high-level CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification proved he’s got what it takes.
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  • CompTIA Subject Matter Expert Helps Set the Standard in Combatting Cybersecurity Threats

    Jan 9, 2017, 18:19 PM by Matthew Stern
    Ray DeJean manages all the connectivity on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University and acts as an adjunct professor. In the server room and in the classroom, he’s always learning, teaching and bringing it all to the table to help CompTIA set the industry standards for advanced cybersecurity professionals.
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