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

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
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.
43365 ITN 261-40YL 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2025-02-04 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.
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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