What is the Computer Technology Industry Association?
The Computer Technology Industry Association, or CompTIA, is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and education for computer technology professionals. CompTIA offers the industry’s only vendor-neutral certifications and fosters collaboration between the public and private sectors to meet workforce needs. In addition, CompTIA advocates for public policies that promote innovation in computing technologies. CompTIA has been an instrumental partner in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) project since its beginning in 2013. The CSWF is a road map for DoD cybersecurity training and certification programs and other initiatives to improve the department’s cybersecurity workforce capacity over time to meet mission requirements through 2028 and beyond. The CSWF was designed with input from more than 140 subject matter experts, including CompTIA. The framework establishes guidelines for training in five core areas:- Awareness and policy
- Cybersecurity as an operational discipline
- Engineering
- Operations/engagement management
- Management, communications, and outreach