Cybersecurity (CISCO)

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EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS 

OUR program is CISCO certified
The CISCO Networking program provides the opportunity to earn GLOBAL certification as a CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORKING TECHNICAL through PearsonVUE.  If you want to be set apart from other students in this field, industry certifications give you that edge.   

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by CISCO.  This shows employers you are trained in a CISCO facility and have the skills the industry is looking for in an IT professional.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business. 

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT 

Networking/Cybersecurity (CISCO) partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

• Frederick Community College – 18 credits
• Penn College of Technology – TBD
• The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 16 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major.  This program puts you in touch with a state of the art IT lab with globally recognized CISCO training, so students can experience the field of Networking before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college lab.  

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by CISCO.  This shows employers you are trained in a CISCO facility and have the skills the industry is looking for in an IT professional.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business. 

CISCO Networking  Certification by CISCO assures parents and students that the skills we teach are relevant and important in today's job market.  CISCO's certification of our program must be renewed every three years through an onsite evaluation of the program.

Penn College of Technology,  Frederick Community College, The Community Colleges of Baltimore County -  all have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that is reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL  By Federal and state regulations each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss  the programs curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever changing career requirements for that industry.  

Equipment

• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Managed Switches
• Enterprise Server Lab
• Wireless Access Points
• Network Racks and Patch Panels
• Desktop and Laptop Computers
• Virtual Machines and Cloud Environments
• Network Security Appliances (Firewalls)
• Network Cabling and Fiber Optic Equipment
• Cisco Packet Tracer Simulation Software
• Network Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools
• Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Software
• Professional Network Testing Equipment

Networking/Cybersecurity (CISCO) prepares students for the fast-growing fields of information technology, networking, and cybersecurity. Students begin by learning the foundations of computer networks, including IP addressing, Ethernet technologies, network devices, and how computers communicate across local and global networks. As they advance, students configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, and wireless networks while developing skills in enterprise networking, network security, and automation.

Through hands-on experiences in a full Cisco networking lab, students work with professional equipment, Cisco Packet Tracer simulations, servers, and security tools to design, build, and protect networks. Students explore cybersecurity concepts including threat detection, data protection, access control, and security policies while solving real-world technology challenges. The program prepares students for careers in network administration, cybersecurity, IT support, and continued education while providing opportunities to earn industry-recognized Cisco certifications.

Major Topics

• Network Design and Architecture
• Routing, Switching & Wireless Technologies
• IP Addressing and Network Configuration
• Enterprise Networking
• Cybersecurity Principles
• Threat Detection and Network Defense
• Security Policies and Access Control
• Network Automation
• Cisco IOS Configuration
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Cisco Certification Preparation
• Professional Communication and Teamwork