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The online university's MS in Information Assurance and Security reflects NSA, ISO 27001 and industry certification standards

MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2014 – Capella University 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:

• A curriculum designed around the most recent standards set by the National Security Agency (NSA), the International Organization for Standardization ISO 27001, and the domains of knowledge represented in several leading security certifications, including CISSP® (Certified Information Security Systems Professional).
• A Dual-Credential Pathway, offered in partnership with the InfoSec Institute, which provides students the opportunity to earn their MS in Information Assurance and Security degree and CISSP® certification — in less time and for less money than pursuing each credential separately.
• The opportunity for students to save time and money by earning credit toward this MS with knowledge demonstrated by earning select IT certifications, such as CISM, CEH, and more.
• A secure, virtual lab environment that allows students to develop and enhance their skills by practicing with tools used in the information security profession, including EnCase® and BackTrack.
• A core curriculum designed to prepare information security professionals to evaluate information security practices, analyze emerging threats and countermeasures, and apply security management principles.

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 necessary 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 (CCFP^SM) 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
For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email info@capella.edu.

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:

• MS in Information Assurance and Security, Digital Forensics
• MS in Information Assurance and Security, Network Defense

Review of the MS in Information Assurance and Security is pending in FL, KS, KY, SC, WA, and WI.

About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers. As of June 30, 2014, more than 70 percent of Capella students were 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 142 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 25 certificate programs, including six new direct assessment degree delivery programs*. Approximately 36,000 students were enrolled as of June 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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*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.