Joliet Junior College has implemented the use of Cisco Clean Access (CCA) to ensure that all computers connected to the College's network are patched and protected; and therefore equipped to guard themselves against malicious software attacks. Malicious software such as viruses and worms can cause data loss, data theft, and can render a computer unusable. Cisco Clean Access makes sure that computers connected to the network are protected, providing all users with a cleaner, safer network.

The Clean Access Agent ensures that each Windows computer has all necessary operating system updates, automatic updates enabled, and Trend Micro Antivirus installed with current virus definitions. If the computer fails to meet one or more of these requirements, the Clean Access Agent helps the user identify the necessary components which need updating. Computers are granted full access to the network after they have been fully updated and protected. Users will be asked to log in using their JJC username and password to access the network.

In order to use Cisco Clean Access, each computer must meet specific security requirements, which are listed below: