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Cybersecurity resources
Stay on top of cybersecurity trends, jobs, skills and organizations with this list of IT resources.
Industry news
Keep your IT knowledge current with this collection of articles and publications from experts in the industry.
IT events
Stay on top of cybersecurity trends, jobs, skills and organizations with this list of IT resources.
- Skills-focused faculty
- Featured faculty
- Cybersecurity person of contact
Expert faculty
At Capella, it’s all about learning the skills to help you pursue your professional goals. That’s why our academic team focuses on developing a curriculum that follows trends and shifts in the IT industry to design our coursework – teaching you skills that help support your success.
Learn more about Capella’s commitment our cybersecurity learners through our partnership with the School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board.
Featured faculty
- James Barker, PhD
- Christopher Gorham, PhD
- John Grillo, DBA
- Melissa Hesse, DM
- Valerie Mills, PhD
- Terry Kuhlman, MBA
- Jasmine Williams, PhD
- Tamika Williams, MS IT
“The friendly staff and instructors ensured I had everything I needed to be successful. Working full time as a Network Technician meant I need to take classes at times that would work for me. Capella checked off all the boxes!”*
Will Resendes
BS in Information Technology
*Actual Capella student who is compensated for appearing in Capella promotional materials.
Cybersecurity person of contact
Dr. Melissa Zgola is the academic program director for the department of technology and the person of contact for the Cybersecurity Center.
Email Dr. Zgola
Melissa Zgola, EdD
Program Director, School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Dr. Zgola is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational and professional background. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology, master’s degrees in counseling and information systems, and an EdD in Education Leadership. Dr. Zgola brings 15 years of experience teaching IT courses in both online and on-campus formats. Known for her strategic and creative thinking, she is a thorough, ethical and hardworking professional. Her compassionate and personable nature complements her passion for advancing the technology industry and addressing gender and diversity disparities within the IT field.
Accredited and recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide evidence that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability.
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Capella cybersecurity specializations
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Information Technology
Digital Forensics
Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
Health Care Security
Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
Network Defense
Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
83% of information technology alumni are satisfied with their Capella education.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023
Cybersecurity insights from Capella
Career insights, professional resources and a detailed description of how Capella serves information security students – take a deep dive into your future in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Program Attestation
Capella is committed to providing relevant, holistic and comprehensive cybersecurity training for IT professionals.
What is information assurance and security?
Learn more about the industry outlook and skills needed for information assurance and cybersecurity.
6 blogs for information technology professionals
Looking for more reading recommendations? Check out six blogs you can reference to stay up to date on IT.