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MAC 246: Advanced Network Security at LaGuardia Community College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Advanced Network Security (MAC 246) at LaGuardia Community College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 3 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Adel Tarfaia, Devharsh Trivedi, and Imad Ali Syed.

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Requirements

Pre-requisites of MAC 245 AND MAC 232 or MAC 233 are required.

About this course

This course covers a wide variety of security topics such as threats, vulnerabilities, data and host security, access control, identity management, cryptography, attacks and defense mechanisms. Security policies and procedures will also be covered. Additional topics include firewalls, VPNs, NAC, switch and router security, intrusion detection and prevention, malware, file security and data defenses. The course will prepare students for the CompTIA Security + Exam.

Professors for MAC 246 at LaGuardia CC, Fall 2026

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MAC 246 sections, times and seats

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2999-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
M Building M-B47
Devharsh TrivediNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonOpen
5442-LEC Regular
Sat · 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
B Building B-332
Imad Ali SyedNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonOpen
8504-LEC 2ndSession
Tue/Thu · 5:45 PM - 10:15 PM
B Building B-331
Adel TarfaiaChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.8(44)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 98% would take again
In PersonOpen

Questions about MAC 246 at LaGuardia CC

Who teaches MAC 246 at LaGuardia CC in Fall 2026?
Adel Tarfaia, Devharsh Trivedi, and Imad Ali Syed are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is MAC 246 at LaGuardia CC hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.2 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a MAC 246 section is full?
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