Network Security Basics - ITN 260 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
565 ITN 260-001A 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
81255 ITN 260-001N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
1420 ITN 260-001W 3
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Fifteen 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.
566 ITN 260-002A 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
86443 ITN 260-01YL 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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
86444 ITN 260-040L 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 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
82611 ITN 260-040W 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
86698 ITN 260-40YM 3
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Manassas HY
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
81442 ITN 260-80YM 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-10-21 Manassas HY
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
87317 ITN 260-80YN 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-10-21 Annandale HY
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.
83761 ITN 260-80YW 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Woodbridge HY
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
83603 ITN 260-E40W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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 24
88180 ITN 260-E41M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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 24.
83604 ITN 260-E50A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 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 8.
83958 ITN 260-E60L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 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 22.
84881 ITN 260-E61W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 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 22.
83605 ITN 260-E80L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 21.
85036 ITN 260-E81A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 21.

Summer 2027 ➜

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