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What you’ll learn
Explore investigation methods
Study the methods used in digital forensics network investigations.
Understand data storing
Analyze common data structures and data formats for storing data in a computer system.
Identify & prevent malware
Apply basic procedures such as probing, measuring, and data collection to identify functionality and prevent malware.
Use reverse engineering tactics
Apply reverse engineering software tools for the purposes of recovering the original implementation of software functionality.
Apply forensic methods
Understand methods and approaches for forensic analysis on specified media.
Discover mobile forensic methods
Explore methods for the acquisition and analysis of mobile devices in digital forensics investigations.
MS in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics program features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Stay Ahead in IT: Upskill with Skillsoft
Students will have unlimited access to Skillsoft, a comprehensive eLearning resource to help develop IT and business knowledge and skills.
Get exam-ready
Our program teaches you the foundational information to prepare you for the CEH and CHFI exams.
Engaging coursework
Access state-of-the-art technology including EnCase® and Powershell, through Capella's secure virtual lab environment.
Cost & learning format
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$25,020–$33,360*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$695 per credit,
48 total quarter credits,
12 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees). Your price may be higher or lower depending on your specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% military discount
If you're an active-duty military service member, spouse, or veteran, discounts may be available.
Prior learning assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry certifications through our prior learning assessment process.
$5K toward your master's
Apply for a $5K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your master’s degree.
Capella University has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD) for academic years 2014–2021.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Master's in Digital Forensics sample courses
Our online master's in information assurance and cybersecurity, digital forensics curriculum focuses on computer forensic tools and procedures. Learn methods to handle and transport uncovered data, and to create reports for trial evidence.
| IAS5015 * |
Network Security Fundamentals and Cryptography
Learners apply foundational concepts of cybersecurity and information assurance to select appropriate information security policies, procedures, and controls to defend enterprise information assets from breaches of confidentiality and integrity. Learners identify specific points of vulnerability that may be mitigated through the use of administrative security policies and operational information security tools. Learners also examine principles of cryptography and some of the security controls and methods that use it. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in IAS5010 or PM5331. |
4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAS5100 |
Data Engineering
Learners in this course gain an understanding of basic abstract data structures and the role that data structures play in secure software development. Learners apply data structure concepts to information security problems and perform reverse engineering of data structures, databases, software, and hardware components to determine their functionality, inputs, outputs, and stored data. Prerequisite(s): IAS5130. |
4 quarter credits |
| IAS5110 * |
Digital Forensics Processes
Learners in this course apply forensics tools and techniques to investigate incidents, analyze devices, and conduct forensics reporting. Prerequisite(s): IAS5030. |
4 quarter credits |
| IAS5120 |
Digital Forensics Tools
Learners explore and apply forensics tools and techniques to investigate and analyze digital devices and constructs such as personal digital devices, storage media, and network hosts and traffic. |
4 quarter credits |
| IAS5130 |
Programming for Security Professionals
Learners in this course examine core programming concepts such as variables, iteration structures, decision structures, data structures (such as arrays), and how to combine these core concepts to write simple scripts and programs. Additionally, learners apply secure coding practices using C and the Python scripting language in their associated integrated development environments. In working with the C language, learners apply defensive coding practices designed to prevent many security vulnerabilities. Using Python, learners write scripts that perform important network administration tasks such as monitoring network traffic. |
4 quarter credits |
Faculty & support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment counselors
These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
Financial aid counselors
Our financial aid team knows how to run the numbers and help save on tuition.
Advisors
Advisors know the details of your program. Got questions about courses? Instructors? Resources? Advisors have answers.
Career center
For this team, it’s more than resumes and interview tips. It’s about thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Digital Forensics career insights
Information Security Career Central
A Capella-powered blog dedicated to information security trends, news, career information, and more.
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Find Your Career Path in Information Security
Create an information security career plan to focus your efforts to find success.
Digital Forensics professional paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics degree.
Related job titles to explore*
- Information security analyst
- Cyber security specialist
- Cyber security manager
- Chief information officer
- Adjunct or part-time information security faculty
- Information security officer
- Information security engineer
- Information assurance analyst
- Security architect
- Cyber security specialist
- Security engineer
- Network engineer
Employment settings to explore
- Government agencies – local, state, federal
- Government system integrators
- Defense contractors
- Military
- Consulting firms
- Local law enforcement
- Land-based or online college or university
- Community college
- Technology
- Finance
- Health care
- Retail
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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