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MS in Information Technology - Information Assurance and Security - Capella University

The need to protect enterprises against threats to information system availability, integrity, and confidentiality has made information assurance and security expertise a valuable skill within businesses, government agencies, and military organizations. This online master's specialization in Information Assurance and Security is designed around the domains of knowledge in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. The curriculum addresses core information assurance and security topics, including enterprise security and security risk management, as well as such emerging areas as wireless security and computer forensics. It combines technical and policy-focused course work that will strengthen your ability to protect information system security while supporting organizational goals. You will also have access to Capellas Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to test open vulnerabilities and simulate and protect against attacks on system design. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing information security management or consulting positions in business, health care, government, and the military.

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Degrees Offered

Capella University Master's Degree
(60 programs)
Capella University Doctoral Degree
(34 programs)
Capella University Bachelor's Degree
(9 programs)

Fields Of Study Offered

Business (34 programs)
Computing and Technology (10 programs)
Education (24 programs)
Health Sciences (25 programs)
Law & Criminal Justice (10 programs)

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