Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Information Assurance and Security specialization

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 Capella’s 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.

Credit for prior learning may save you substantial time and money.

Don't relearn what you already know. Certifications like the CISSP® may position you to use Capella's Prior Learning Assessment process to demonstrate skills and knowledge that match the competencies of specific courses in your degree program.** Your enrollment counselor can provide details.

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• TS5004 - Technical Communications
• TS5010 - Introduction to Enterprise Application Architecture
• TS5011 - Managing People and Technology
• TS5130 - System Development Theory and Practice
• TS5160 - Business Foundations
• TS5536 - Ethical and Legal Considerations in Information Technology

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• Choose five from the following courses:
• TS5311 - Enterprise Security
• TS5312 - Security Risk Management
• TS5531 - Security Management Practices
• TS5532 - Secure System Development and Cryptography
• TS5533 - Wireless Security
• TS5534 - Computer Forensics and Investigations
• TS5999 - Current Trends in Information Technology

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

• TS5910 - Information Assurance and Security Capstone* - 4 quarter credits

**Residents of Washington may receive credit for prior learning by these means only in the bachelor's and MBA programs.

Learn more about our related specializations:

PhD

• General Information Technology
• Information Technology Education

Master's Degree

• Enterprise Software Architecture
• General Information Technology
• Network Architecture

Certificate

• Graduate Certificate - Information Security Professional

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