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

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46310	ITN 261-001A	4	Th	6:30 p.m.-8:30 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
48008	ITN 261-001L	4	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:45 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.
46311	ITN 261-002A	4	Tu	6:30 p.m.-8:30 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
48009	ITN 261-002L	4	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2024-01-16	Reston Center	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 This course meets at the NOVA Reston Center, 1821 Michael Faraday Dr., Reston, VA.
42630	ITN 261-01YM	4	M	11:10 a.m.-1:10 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
42411	ITN 261-01YN	4	W	12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen 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.
45695	ITN 261-01YW	4	Tu	6:30 p.m.-8:30 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
42962	ITN 261-E40W	4		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.
26205	ITN 261-E55L	4		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.
52975	ITN 261-E56L	4		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.
42964	ITN 261-E80N	4		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.
55996	ITN 261-E81N	4		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
32283	ITN 261-030W	4	M W	1:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Classes meet 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. Ten Week
32328	ITN 261-30YL	4	M	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-06-03	Reston Center	P
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center. 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. Ten Week
33107	ITN 261-E01N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st 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 May 20.
33108	ITN 261-E60A	4		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.
33464	ITN 261-E61N	4		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
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
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
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.

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