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


         
 
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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

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
31400 ITN 261-030W 4
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-3:05 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Ten Week
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.
31439 ITN 261-30YL 4
 M     
1:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Reston Center P
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center.
Hybrid Course
Ten Week
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.
32077 ITN 261-E01N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 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 19.
32078 ITN 261-E60A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-03 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.
32297 ITN 261-E61N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-03 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.
32705 ITN 261-E62M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-03 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 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
46534 ITN 261-001N 4
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
47525 ITN 261-001W 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
48272 ITN 261-01YA 4
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria 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
46112 ITN 261-01YL 4
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:35 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Reston Center HY
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.
70371 ITN 261-02YM 4
  Tu    
2:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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.
68702 ITN 261-02YW 4
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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
46388 ITN 261-1BYM 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
70% 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. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
47877 ITN 261-40YL 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2025-09-09 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
Thirteen Week
48736 ITN 261-E05M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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 25.
48737 ITN 261-E20N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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 25.
48738 ITN 261-E50A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-09 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.
50520 ITN 261-E51M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-09 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.
50776 ITN 261-E60L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-22 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.
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