[January 29, 2015]

Capella University Offers New Graduate Certificates in Digital Forensics and Network Defense

With cyber attacks on the rise, information security has become one of the country's fastest growing fields, with a projected 10-year growth rate of 37 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To help address the critical shortage of cybersecurity specialists, Capella University has launched two new graduate certificates in Digital Forensics and Network Defense.

The National Security Agency (News - Alert) (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella University as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE in IA/CD). In addition, Capella is one of only two universities designated to provide education in the five focus areas covered by the two certificates. Capella University (News - Alert) (http://www.capella.edu) is a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers.

Capella certificates offer a marketable credential in as little as nine months
Both the Digital Forensic and the Network Defense certificates include five courses that can be completed in as little as nine months. The certificates are comprised entirely of courses from Capella's Master of Science in Information Assurance in Security (MS-IAS), Digital Forensics and Network Defense specializations, and credits earned in the certificate can be applied toward the corresponding MS-IAS program. Applicants who hold a current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² can earn both a Capella certificate and the MS-IAS in the same area by completing just two additional classes beyond the five courses required for the certificate.

Digital Forensics certificate focuses on computer forensics investigations
In Capella's Digital Forensics certificate program, IT professionals gain knowledge and skills that enhance and expand their ability to investigate technology crimes and keep computer networks safe in a variety of professional settings. The certificate is aligned to the Digital Forensics and Security Incident Analysis and Response focus areas of the CAE in IA/CD designation and provides students with foundational knowledge required to sit for the Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP) and Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) exams.

Students learn how data can be hidden on a computer, evaluate computer forensics investigation tools and procedures, handle and transport uncovered data, and create reports to present evidence at trial. Capella's secure virtual lab provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art technology-including EnCase ® and NetWitness (News - Alert)-that simulates law enforcement and federal security investigations.

Network Defense certificate covers network security testing and controls
IT professionals in Capella's Network Defense certificate program learn to identify network vulnerabilities and develop and implement solutions to safeguard the information assets and enterprise IT infrastructures of an organization. The certificate is aligned to the Network Security Administration, Network Security Engineering, and System Security Engineering focus areas of the CAE in IA/CD designation and provides students with foundational knowledge required to sit for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA) exams.

The certificate also covers network security controls and testing, telecommunication, cryptography, penetration testing, visualization, risk assessment, and information security regulation standards-the technical and managerial controls critical to the success of a network defense career. The Capella virtual lab employs leading industry tools, including Nessus, BackTrack, and Metasploit, allowing students to explore real-world penetration testing techniques and respond to security breaches and perform vulnerability assessment in real time, including system sanitizing and hardening.

Enrollment now open

For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email [email protected].

Review of these certificates is pending in AL, FL, KS, and KY.

About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers. As of Sept. 30, 2014, over 70 percent of Capella students were currently enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 143 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 28 certificate programs, including six new direct assessment degree delivery programs. Approximately 35,000 students were enrolled as of Sept. 30, 2014, from all 50 states and 61 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

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* Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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