CompTIA has created an Emergency Response Team to provide real-time guidance to solution providers experiencing a cybersecurity incident or service disruption. The new Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a group of dedicated CompTIA members who have either experienced a security incident or can provide guidance to solution providers that have been victimized. As a volunteer-led […]

Changing approaches to cybersecurity have led to slow but steady progress in defense and protection, but competing interests create a growing challenge for cybersecurity decision makers and practitioners, according to CompTIA. A majority of business and technology professionals feel that the overall state of cybersecurity is improving, both generally and within their organizations, according to […]

Relationships between technology vendors and their channel partners are on solid footing even as they work through issues related to compensation, communication and technical support, according to new research from CompTIA. Two-thirds of IT businesses surveyed for CompTIA’s “Partner Experience Trends 2022” characterize their current vendor partnerships as “very strong, growing in engagement” or “strong, […]

Annual philanthropic program benefits groups from around the world CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, today announced that its member communities and councils selected 16 technology-related charities in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States to give $240,000 in donations this year. WonderKey Collective […]

Tech jobs unemployment rate falls to 1.7%; job postings up 49% The technology jobs market continued its run of gains, which contributed to the unexpectedly strong #JobsReport for the month, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce. Tech occupations across all industry sectors increased by an […]

New communities include tech-specific committees, more leadership and networking opportunities CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, has announced the creation of the North America Community as part of a new strategy to better connect more technology businesses from around the globe with their geographic and industry peers. CompTIA membership […]

Todd Thibodeaux uses ChannelCon 2022 state of the industry remarks to unveil CompTIA’s Project Agora; invites broad industry participation in the effort to fight for tech talent CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, is undertaking an expansive effort to create the most resource-rich source of information and support for […]

Independent social impact organization, formerly known as Creating IT Futures and founded by CompTIA, will offer an innovative online tech learning hub to middle school students With a new, exclusive focus on youth programming and a single-purpose commitment to helping young people unlock their potential through technology, Creating IT Futures has changed its name to […]

Organizations debut new training program as part of the Biden Administration’s Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint A new effort to expand the nation’s cybersecurity and technology workforce through paid apprenticeships was launched today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, and ConnectWise, the world’s leading software company dedicated to the success […]

Four executives with vast experience in a range of disciplines and markets, from cybersecurity and technology services to human resources and talent development, have joined the CompTIA Board of Directors. Joining the CompTIA board are Jabu Dayton, founder and CEO of the consulting firm Jabu HR; John C. Malonson, senior cybersecurity manager for Raytheon Technologies’ […]

Nonprofit organizations working to define, develop and assess the skills that are key to success in the 21st Century workforce A new effort to evaluate the “durable” skills that lead to success and achievement in the 21st Century workforce was launched today by nonprofit organizations America Succeeds and CompTIA. The announcement was made at the […]

Nonprofit organisations provide 20 scholarships for cybersecurity training and certifications Twenty women are preparing for careers in cybersecurity through a training program offered by the Women CyberSecurity Society (WCS2), Canada’s first and only nonprofit organization dedicated to attracting more women to pursue and excel in cyber careers, and CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information […]

Industry Experts Deliver Critical Best Practices for Decision Makers and Practitioners in ‘AI Best Practices for Business Decision Makers and Practitioners’  CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the global information technology (IT) industry, today announced the publication of “AI Best Practices for Business Decision Makers and Practitioners.” The guide, which was developed by the CompTIA Artificial Intelligence […]

CompTIA is set to create additional certifications and learning resources to serve the fast-growing market for data skills. The association’s first data-specific credential, CompTIA Data+, will launch this quarter. CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. Additional new certifications and learning materials centered on […]

CompTIA is accepting applications for the Fall 2021 edition of its Aspiring Tech Pro Scholarship Program. Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to 10 students who are pursuing a career in technology and are student members of CompTIA. A student membership in the association is free and available to any student interested in learning […]

CompTIA has published its “2021 Emerging Technology Top 10 List”, which focuses on the top business applications related to artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. CompTIA’s Emerging Technology Community, recognizing a gap between the promise and profit of emerging technologies, shifted the focus of the annual list of emerging technologies to uncover […]

A passionate and dedicated leader who has earned high praise and respect from her peers in the dynamic technology world, Hannah Lloyd, has been named Member of the Year by CompTIA. Lloyd, vice president of channel sales at inSOC, is being recognized by CompTIA for her outstanding service to and impact on the association and […]