Network Communication, Security and Authentication - ITN 262 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication
Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
55604 ITN 262-001N 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
78516 ITN 262-01YA 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
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
56180 ITN 262-01YW 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Fifteen 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
58773 ITN 262-040L 4
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-1:25 p.m.
 2026-02-03 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
55654 ITN 262-1BYM 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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
85284 ITN 262-40YN 4
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
 2026-02-03 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.
Thirteen Week
59742 ITN 262-E20A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
59862 ITN 262-E41A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 7-week course. Starts January 20.
59743 ITN 262-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 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 3.
59744 ITN 262-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 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 17.
55749 ITN 262-E61W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 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 17.
87164 ITN 262-E62M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 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 February 17.
59748 ITN 262-E97W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-02 Virtual and NOL WW
10-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 March 2.
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