Virginia Western Community College: Network Security Basics

Network Security Basics - ITN 260 at Virginia Western Community College

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 Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
30760	ITN 260-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
33732	ITN 260-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
42272	ITN 260-HY1	3	Tu	12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.	2025-10-22	Main	HY
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web. IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
43067	ITN 260-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).

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