CCC: CYBER SECURITY, CISCO, AND CLOUD Course Description

The CCC program (Cyber Security, Cisco, & Cloud) is offered in partnership with Joliet Junior College and will take place at the North campus in Romeoville, IL. Students need to arrange their own transportation to and from the North campus. They must complete the first course with a grade of ‘C’ or higher to proceed to the second semester. Good attendance is crucial for college success. Additionally, students should have a solid math background and computer skills.

CNT 101 - Network Fundamentals (3 credit hours)

Study of the devices and protocols used to connect computers and support devices into a network. Topics include the OSI model  (layers 1 & 2), IP and MAC addresses, TCP, ARP, and RARP. The functions of hubs, switches, and routers are compared and contrasted. Media design, structured cabling, and network management are also covered. This course is the first of four that prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate. This course is the first step in taking the CCNA certification exam offered by Cisco.

CNT 102 - Router Protocols and Concepts (3 credit hours)

This course is the second of four classes approved by Cisco Systems Inc., which prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. It concentrates on router configuration and establishing remote networks and connections. Topics include the basics of configuring a router through the command line interface, TCP/IP concepts used in routing, and an introduction to both routing mechanisms, distance vector, and link state.  Prerequisite(s): CNT 101  

CNT 220 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security (3 credit hours)

This course is approved by Cisco Systems Inc. and prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security exam.  The US National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) recognize that the Cisco CCNA Security certification courseware meets the CNSS 4011 training standard.  This course provides training to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.   

CIS 125 - Cloud Essentials (3 credit hours) 

This introduction to cloud course covers material pertaining to both CompTIA Cloud Essentials and Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LinuxFoundationX - LFS151. x). The Cloud Essentials course is relevant to business analysts, business process owners, technical support staff, managed service provider personnel, new data center staff, and sales/marketing staff in cloud product or service environments.  Cloud Infrastructure Technologies is a vendor-neutral curriculum designed for business owners and technical professionals who want to bolster their knowledge of the fundamentals of Cloud Computing.  Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies will help you understand the basics of Cloud Computing terminology, tools, and technologies associated with today’s top Cloud platforms. Anyone looking to move to the Cloud, regardless of vendor or platform, can benefit from Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure.

Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from class at Joliet Junior College (JJC) North Campus, Romeoville. A JJC registration application for the program is required.

Dual Credit: Joliet Junior College CNT101, CNT 102, CNT220, CIS 125 (12 credit hours)

Guidance notes: Senior-only program. Recommended for students with strong technical aptitude; prior experience in networking or computer systems. Documentation of a 95% attendance rate, a 2.5 GPA, and a record of good behavior.