CITC 2321 CCNA III

3 Credit Hour(s)

CCNA III, Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation, is the third course in the 3-course CCNA series and describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
1. Work with routers and switches using OSPF in point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
2. Mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
3. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
4. Understand virtualization, SDN, and how APIs and configuration management tools enable network automation.

Prerequisite(s): CITC 1324
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.