Northern Virginia Community College: Network Security Basics

Network Security Basics - ITN 260 at Northern Virginia Community College

ITN 260 - Network Security Basics: Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the five security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability.

Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46351	ITN 260-001A	3	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-01-16	Alexandria	P
45086	ITN 260-001L	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	Reston Center	P
Class meets at Reston Center, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
45087	ITN 260-002L	3	W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-01-16	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
46358	ITN 260-003A	3	Tu Th	4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.	2024-01-16	Alexandria	P
42623	ITN 260-01YM	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2024-01-16	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
42404	ITN 260-01YN	3	W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Hybrid Course 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. Fifteen Week
45692	ITN 260-01YW	3	Sa	9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Woodbridge	P
Hybrid Course 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.
46353	ITN 260-040A	3	M W	4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
45089	ITN 260-040L	3	M W	4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
42624	ITN 260-040M	3	M W	4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2024-01-30	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.
46354	ITN 260-060A	3	Tu	6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. 1st 7 Week
46355	ITN 260-080A	3	M W	5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
2nd 7 Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
45090	ITN 260-080L	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. 2nd 7 Week
42410	ITN 260-61YN	3	Tu	6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.	2024-01-16	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 1st 7 Week
42625	ITN 260-80YM	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-03-19	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
42405	ITN 260-80YN	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-03-19	Annandale	P
2nd 7 Week Hybrid Course 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.
26163	ITN 260-D03L	3	MTuWThF	8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	2024-01-23	Academies of Loudoun	P
AOL DE CLASS
26143	ITN 260-D04L	3	MTuWThF	8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	2024-01-23	Academies of Loudoun	P
ACADEMIES OF LOUDOUN DE CLASS
42956	ITN 260-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts January 16.
25530	ITN 260-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-06	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts February 6.
42958	ITN 260-E80N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 19.
42960	ITN 260-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 19.
42961	ITN 260-E82L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 19.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32404	ITN 260-001W	3	M W	2:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.	2024-05-20	Woodbridge	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
32346	ITN 260-030A	3	Tu Th	6:30 p.m.-8:40 p.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Ten Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
32913	ITN 260-050M	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-05-20	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.
33477	ITN 260-70YL	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
2nd 6 Week 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
37948	ITN 260-71YL	3	Tu Th	6:30 p.m.-8:25 p.m.	2024-06-17	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. 2nd 6 Week Hybrid Course
33105	ITN 260-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 20.
32820	ITN 260-E55W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 17.
33516	ITN 260-E56W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 17.
33106	ITN 260-E60M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd ten-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 June 3.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46196	ITN 260-001N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48816	ITN 260-60YA	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course 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. 1st 7 Week
47935	ITN 260-60YW	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
Students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. Hybrid Course 1st 7 Week
67664	ITN 260-61YA	3	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. 1st 7 Week
48089	ITN 260-80YA	3	Sa	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-10-23	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course 2nd 7 Week 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.
46363	ITN 260-80YL	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-10-23	Reston Center	P
Hybrid Course 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. 2nd 7 Week
46429	ITN 260-80YM	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m.	2024-10-23	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
48622	ITN 260-80YN	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 2nd 7 Week
50002	ITN 260-80YW	3	M	6:30 p.m.-9:10 p.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50504	ITN 260-81YA	3	M	6:00 p.m.-8:35 p.m.	2024-10-23	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. 2nd 7 Week
67665	ITN 260-82YA	3	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:20 p.m.	2024-10-23	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. 2nd 7 Week
49589	ITN 260-E40W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 26.
49590	ITN 260-E50A	3		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.
50484	ITN 260-E60L	3		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.
49591	ITN 260-E80L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 23.
48848	ITN 260-UP1W	3	Tu Th	2:20 p.m.-3:17 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This class is for Year Up students.

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