RISA
COMMITTEES
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
JOSE ELOY CARNERO JR. // jose.carnero@ttu.edu
DIRECTOR OF CERTIFICATIONS, INSTRUCTOR
Major: Management of Information Systems
Concentration: Telecommunications + Networking, Web Design
Minor: Spanish
ALVIN YJ KIM // alvin.kim@ttu.edu
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INSTRUCTOR
Major: Information Technology
Concentration: Telecommunications + Networking
COMPTIA
NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION
COMPTIA
SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION
UPCOMING STUDY SESSIONS:
NETWORK+ AND SECURITY+ // EVERY SATURDAY
This study session is free and exclusive to all RISA members. Click here to register now to get your membership fee waived.
OVERVIEW
The stakes are high. Data networks are more crucial for businesses than ever before. They are the lifeline to the critical financial, healthcare and information services that need to function at the highest, most secure level. With a CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ certification, you will possess the key skills to troubleshoot, configure and manage these systems and keep your company productive and safe. Our study sessions closely follow CompTIA's exam objectives.
TARGET AUDIENCE
All majors are welcome. The study sessions are designed for students who are interested in learning about Network and Security in depth. You do not need to be pursuing a certification to attend the study sessions. The materials taught in our sessions may be used purely to widen your knowledge in information technology, information systems, and information/cyber security, or toward studying for certification exams.
STUDY SESSION TOPICS
2/24- Session 1: Introduction and Network Architecture
3/3- Session 2: Remote Access
3/24- Session 3: Network Services
4/7- Session 5: Cable Types (hands-on)
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Creation of network cables and cable types:
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Copper Connectors
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Copper Cabling
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Straight-Through, Crossover, and Rollover Cables
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Fiber Connectors
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Fiber Cables
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Media Converters
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Network Cabling Tools
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
Writing utensils