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CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers

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CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
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CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.
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CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
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Astra unveils cloud scanner to cut misconfig alert noise

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Astra launches a continuous cloud scanner for AWS, Azure and GCP, promising fewer false alerts by validating which risks are truly exploitable.
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Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.
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CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.
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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
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Comptia A+ certification updated with AI & cybersecurity

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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The CompTIA A+ certification has been revamped to address crucial areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, reflecting the shifting landscape of tech support roles.
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CompTIA launches CloudNetX certification for IT experts

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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CompTIA has launched CompTIA CloudNetX, a new certification for senior IT professionals, to validate advanced skills in hybrid network solutions.
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Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.
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CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.
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Balancing human talent and AI remains key challenge

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A new CompTIA whitepaper highlights the challenges of integrating AI with human talent, emphasising the need for strategic planning and upskilling.
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Positive outlook for tech sector predicted in CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2024

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Positive predictions for 2024's tech sector, spanning various branches, are revealed in CompTIA's latest report.
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CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder

Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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New research from CompTIA reveals slow progress in cybersecurity, as competing interests create challenges for decision makers and practitioners.
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Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA

Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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Fortifying cybersecurity defences is an ongoing challenge for many organizations, according to new research from CompTIA.
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Organisations falling behind on security preparedness, mindset shift required

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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New report from CompTIA highlights the need for new thinking in cybersecurity policies and processes to meet evolving threats.
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CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources

Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.
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New CompTIA cybersecurity skills certification available worldwide

Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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Private sector business and defense organisations alike rely on CompTIA Security+ to build cybersecurity skills among their frontline cyber defenders.
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CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19

Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.