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Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA

Fortifying cybersecurity defences is an ongoing challenge for many organizations, according to new research from CompTIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2022
Organisations falling behind on security preparedness, mindset shift required
Malware

Organisations falling behind on security preparedness, mindset shift required

New report from CompTIA highlights the need for new thinking in cybersecurity policies and processes to meet evolving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
ANZ IT channel 'cautiously optimistic', according to new study
Wireless Networks

ANZ IT channel 'cautiously optimistic', according to new study

The channel's optimism is bolstered to some degree by forecasts for global IT spending of more than $5 trillion this year, according to CompTIA.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources
Malware

CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources

CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Help desk responsibilities increase with advances in AI, cybersecurity, remote working, and cloud computing
Unified Communications

Help desk responsibilities increase with advances in AI, cybersecurity, remote working, and cloud computing

CompTIA finds help desk responsibilities are broadening as AI, cybersecurity, remote working, and cloud computing becoming more prevalent.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021
New artificial intelligence guide launched to help business decision making
Artificial Intelligence

New artificial intelligence guide launched to help business decision making

CompTIA has launched a new AI guide to support businesses in their decision-making process, covering over two dozen key considerations in implementing AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs
Cybersecurity

CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs

CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2021
New CompTIA cybersecurity skills certification available worldwide
eLearning

New CompTIA cybersecurity skills certification available worldwide

Private sector business and defense organisations alike rely on CompTIA Security+ to build cybersecurity skills among their frontline cyber defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Free ICT training made available to ANZ citizens
EduTech

Free ICT training made available to ANZ citizens

CompTIA is offering free online training in information communications technology to people in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19
Risk & Compliance

CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19

Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Tech partnerships becoming more equal - report
Partner Programmes

Tech partnerships becoming more equal - report

Partnerships between technology companies and their partners are becoming more equal, says research from CompTIA.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches
CompTIA

CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches

CompTIA launches ISAO to help tech solution providers and MSPs access critical cybersecurity threat intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Business climate stabilising for tech companies following COVID-19 crisis - report
Cybersecurity

Business climate stabilising for tech companies following COVID-19 crisis - report

The survey shows technology companies are continuing to see customer interest in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other areas.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
No end to economic woes in sight for struggling IT vendors - report
CompTIA

No end to economic woes in sight for struggling IT vendors - report

Traditional IT vendors are bracing for prolonged economic challenges as COVID-19 continues to hit non-cloud tech companies hard, GlobalData reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Ranked: The top 10 emerging technologies in 2020
Unified Communications

Ranked: The top 10 emerging technologies in 2020

CompTIA has unveiled its annual list of emerging technologies ranked by the ability to generate new business and revenues.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
CompTIA: Tech firms expecting return to normalcy in three months following COVID-19 crisis
CompTIA

CompTIA: Tech firms expecting return to normalcy in three months following COVID-19 crisis

Almost two-thirds of CompTIA member company executives surveyed believe that business may start to get back on track by August.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
CompTIA brings on top new execs for its channel advisory council
CompTIA

CompTIA brings on top new execs for its channel advisory council

CompTIA has appointed 22 key industry leaders to its Channel Development Advisory Council to champion IT channel business values and trends.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings
Application Security

Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings

Auldhouse set to become one of New Zealand's leading cybersecurity training providers, gaining official rights to the world's top cybersecurity certifications.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021