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}}[[wikipedia:CompTIA|'''CompTIA''']], the Computing Technology Industry Association, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology (IT) industry. It is considered one of the IT industry's top trade associations. Founded on January 1, 1982, it is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. CompTIA issues vendor-neutral professional certifications in over 120 countries | }}[[wikipedia:CompTIA|'''CompTIA''']], the Computing Technology Industry Association, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology (IT) industry. It is considered one of the IT industry's top trade associations. Founded on January 1, 1982, it is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. CompTIA issues vendor-neutral professional certifications in over 120 countries | ||
== Consumer impact summary == | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
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===Lobbying against Right to Repair=== | ===Lobbying against Right to Repair=== | ||
In March of 2017, CompTIA lobbied against a [[Right to Repair]] legislation in Nebraska, claiming:<ref>https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/right-to-repair-legislation-is-wrong-for-nebraska-consumers-and-businesses-300420721.html</ref><blockquote>''Hackers are constantly trying to break into a wide range of devices, including computers, servers, smartphones, and other industrial and consumer electronics. Any weakening of the current standards, including sharing sensitive diagnostic tools and proprietary hardware data, could expose customers to risk. Manufacturers also have strong concerns about unauthorized independent service providers who may take risks or cut corners and provide service without training or following safety standards.'' | In March of 2017, CompTIA lobbied against a [[Right to Repair]] legislation in Nebraska, claiming:<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 Mar 2017 |title="Right to Repair" Legislation is Wrong for Nebraska Consumers and Businesses |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/right-to-repair-legislation-is-wrong-for-nebraska-consumers-and-businesses-300420721.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[PR Newswire]]}}</ref><blockquote>''Hackers are constantly trying to break into a wide range of devices, including computers, servers, smartphones, and other industrial and consumer electronics. Any weakening of the current standards, including sharing sensitive diagnostic tools and proprietary hardware data, could expose customers to risk. Manufacturers also have strong concerns about unauthorized independent service providers who may take risks or cut corners and provide service without training or following safety standards.'' | ||
''Additionally, manufacturers make significant investments in the development of products and services, and the protection of intellectual property is a legitimate and important aspect of sustaining the health of all industry, including third party software developers who rely upon the device's DRM to protect their software from hackers. However, the bill compromises the intellectual property that creators invested heavily in to develop.''</blockquote>In February of 2020, CompTIA stepped back from all lobbying activities related to [[Right to Repair]] legislation.<ref>https://www.comptia.org/newsroom/2020/02/21/comptia-steps-back-from-lobbying-activity-related-to-right-to-repair-legislation</ref> | ''Additionally, manufacturers make significant investments in the development of products and services, and the protection of intellectual property is a legitimate and important aspect of sustaining the health of all industry, including third party software developers who rely upon the device's DRM to protect their software from hackers. However, the bill compromises the intellectual property that creators invested heavily in to develop.''</blockquote>In February of 2020, CompTIA stepped back from all lobbying activities related to [[Right to Repair]] legislation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 Feb 2020 |title=CompTIA Steps Back from Lobbying Activity Related to Right to Repair Legislation |url=https://www.comptia.org/newsroom/2020/02/21/comptia-steps-back-from-lobbying-activity-related-to-right-to-repair-legislation |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[CompTIA]]}}</ref> | ||
===Certification expiration=== | ===Certification expiration=== | ||
Historically, CompTIA promoted its high-end certifications of A+, Network+, and Security+ as lifetime. In January of 2011, the company altered the status of such certifications, so they would expire within three years. According to this proposal, certified professionals would either need to re-certify for the exams or pay an annual maintenance fee to participate in a CEU (Continuing Education Units) program. CompTIA then updated the guidelines to have only the certificates earned after January 1, 2011 renewed every three years, with the requirement of documented hours of continuing education.<ref>https://www.comptia.org/faq/security/how-long-does-the-comptia-security-certification-last</ref> Certificates earned prior to 2011 are still valid for lifetime and rightfully referred to as Good-for-Life, so replacing the Good-for-Life certification with an expirable one does not devalue the Good-for-Life certification.<ref>https://help.comptia.org/hc/en-us/articles/13923899954196-Which-CompTIA-Certifications-Must-Be-Renewed</ref><ref>https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2010/01/comptia-backs-down-past-certs-remain-valid-for-life/</ref> | Historically, CompTIA promoted its high-end certifications of A+, Network+, and Security+ as lifetime. In January of 2011, the company altered the status of such certifications, so they would expire within three years. According to this proposal, certified professionals would either need to re-certify for the exams or pay an annual maintenance fee to participate in a CEU (Continuing Education Units) program. CompTIA then updated the guidelines to have only the certificates earned after January 1, 2011 renewed every three years, with the requirement of documented hours of continuing education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Long Does the CompTIA Security+ Certification Last? |url=https://www.comptia.org/faq/security/how-long-does-the-comptia-security-certification-last |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[CompTIA]]}}</ref> Certificates earned prior to 2011 are still valid for lifetime and rightfully referred to as Good-for-Life, so replacing the Good-for-Life certification with an expirable one does not devalue the Good-for-Life certification.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Which CompTIA Certifications Must Be Renewed? |url=https://help.comptia.org/hc/en-us/articles/13923899954196-Which-CompTIA-Certifications-Must-Be-Renewed |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[CompTIA]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Nate |date=26 Jan 2010 |title=CompTIA backs down; past certs remain valid for life |url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2010/01/comptia-backs-down-past-certs-remain-valid-for-life/ |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=ArsTechnica}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Basic information | |
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| Founded | 1982 |
| Type | Non-Profit |
| Industry | Information Technology |
| Official website | https://comptia.org/ |
CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology (IT) industry. It is considered one of the IT industry's top trade associations. Founded on January 1, 1982, it is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. CompTIA issues vendor-neutral professional certifications in over 120 countries
Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]
Anti-consumer practices[edit | edit source]
Lobbying against Right to Repair[edit | edit source]
In March of 2017, CompTIA lobbied against a Right to Repair legislation in Nebraska, claiming:[1]
Hackers are constantly trying to break into a wide range of devices, including computers, servers, smartphones, and other industrial and consumer electronics. Any weakening of the current standards, including sharing sensitive diagnostic tools and proprietary hardware data, could expose customers to risk. Manufacturers also have strong concerns about unauthorized independent service providers who may take risks or cut corners and provide service without training or following safety standards. Additionally, manufacturers make significant investments in the development of products and services, and the protection of intellectual property is a legitimate and important aspect of sustaining the health of all industry, including third party software developers who rely upon the device's DRM to protect their software from hackers. However, the bill compromises the intellectual property that creators invested heavily in to develop.
In February of 2020, CompTIA stepped back from all lobbying activities related to Right to Repair legislation.[2]
Certification expiration[edit | edit source]
Historically, CompTIA promoted its high-end certifications of A+, Network+, and Security+ as lifetime. In January of 2011, the company altered the status of such certifications, so they would expire within three years. According to this proposal, certified professionals would either need to re-certify for the exams or pay an annual maintenance fee to participate in a CEU (Continuing Education Units) program. CompTIA then updated the guidelines to have only the certificates earned after January 1, 2011 renewed every three years, with the requirement of documented hours of continuing education.[3] Certificates earned prior to 2011 are still valid for lifetime and rightfully referred to as Good-for-Life, so replacing the Good-for-Life certification with an expirable one does not devalue the Good-for-Life certification.[4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ ""Right to Repair" Legislation is Wrong for Nebraska Consumers and Businesses". PR Newswire. 8 Mar 2017. Retrieved 15 Mar 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "CompTIA Steps Back from Lobbying Activity Related to Right to Repair Legislation". CompTIA. 21 Feb 2020. Retrieved 15 Mar 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "How Long Does the CompTIA Security+ Certification Last?". CompTIA. Retrieved 15 Mar 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Which CompTIA Certifications Must Be Renewed?". CompTIA. Retrieved 15 Mar 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Anderson, Nate (26 Jan 2010). "CompTIA backs down; past certs remain valid for life". ArsTechnica. Retrieved 15 Mar 2025.
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