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 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
27918 ITN 262-001L 4
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
27111 ITN 262-001N 4
 M W   
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.
28148 ITN 262-01YA 4
   W   
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
27181 ITN 262-01YM 4
  Tu Th  
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
27988 ITN 262-01YW 4
   W   
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
43366 ITN 262-040L 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-1:25 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
50852 ITN 262-E20A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL P
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.
50853 ITN 262-E50M 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.
50854 ITN 262-E60N 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.
27290 ITN 262-E61W 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.
50861 ITN 262-E97W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-04 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 4.
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