Northern Virginia Community College: Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking

Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking - ITN 261 at Northern Virginia Community College

ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking: Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage.

Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46641	ITN 261-001M	4	M W	2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
46804	ITN 261-001N	4	M W	2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48896	ITN 261-01YA	4	F	6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
46352	ITN 261-01YL	4	M	7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Reston Center	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person at Reston Center; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
47936	ITN 261-01YW	4	Th	6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies when on campus. Hybrid Course
50167	ITN 261-02YA	4	F	6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
67697	ITN 261-02YM	4	M W	12:45 p.m.-1:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas Trailside Building	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
48354	ITN 261-040L	4	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-1:25 p.m.	2024-09-09	Reston Center	P
Classes meet at Reston Center on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This class meets at the Reston Center: 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Reston, VA 20190. Thirteen Week
49592	ITN 261-E05M	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 26.
49593	ITN 261-E20N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 26.
49594	ITN 261-E50A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 9.
74781	ITN 261-E51M	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 9.
77455	ITN 261-E60L	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 23.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
27107	ITN 261-001N	4	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
50790	ITN 261-002W	4	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Woodbridge	P
28150	ITN 261-01YA	4	Th	6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
28516	ITN 261-01YL	4	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2025-01-21	Reston Center	P
50% of class time meets in person, at Reston Center ; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
27177	ITN 261-01YM	4	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
27987	ITN 261-01YW	4	Tu	6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
28151	ITN 261-02YA	4	Tu	6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
43365	ITN 261-40YL	4	W	6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week
50847	ITN 261-E20W	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st 12-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
50851	ITN 261-E50L	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd 12-week NOVA Online course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 4.
27286	ITN 261-E60N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 18.
28907	ITN 261-E61N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd 12-week NOVA Online course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts February 18.

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