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Capella University Announces New Online Master's Degree in Information Assurance and SecurityMINNEAPOLIS --(Business Wire)-- Capella University (News - Alert) has announced a new online Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security, with specializations in Digital Forensics and Network Defense. Capella University (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's MS in Information Assurance and Security provides numerous advantages for working professionals seeking to advance their career with a master's that aligns to key industry certifications and standards in the field:
Capella offers two specializations within its MS in Information Assurance and Security. In the Digital Forensics specialization, students examine the ways data can be hidden on a computer, evaluate computer forensics investigation tools and procedures, apply methods of handling and transporting uncovered data, and create the reports necssary for presentation of evidence at trial. This specialization is designed around industry standards and provides students with the foundational information that contributes to the knowledge required to sit for the Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFPSM) and Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) exams. The Network Defense specialization prepares information security professionals to assess, develop, and implement solutions to safeguard the information assets and enterprise IT infrastructures of an organization. It is designed around industry standards and provides students with the foundational information that contributes to the knowledge required to sit for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA) exams. Capella University has been designated as a National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security National Center of Academic Excellence for Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) for the academic years 2012-2017
Enrollment now open A snapshot of Capella and what makes it unique is available through the university's infographic. The learning and career outcomes of Capella's students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresults.org. For expense, completion and outcome information, visit:
Review of the MS in Information Assurance and Security is pending in FL, KS, KY, SC, WA, and WI.
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* Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA), www.ncahlc.org. **In accordance with U.S. Department of Education (ED) direct assessment approval requirements, a notification has been submitted to the ED so that the IT and Psychology FlexPath programs may be eligible for federal financial aid. These programs are currently not approved for federal financial aid. Capella University will keep applicants and learners interested in FlexPath fully informed of any decisions made by the ED.
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