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Health Care Security
Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

Focus your cybersecurity expertise on safeguarding healthcare networks and patient information and take the next step to advance your career goals. In Capella’s MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, Health Care Security specialization, you’ll learn to analyze federal and state legal security requirements (including HIPAA privacy regulations), determine security risks caused by third parties and evaluate the differences in types of healthcare data. You’ll also master the tools for preventing and investigating security breaches while gaining the foundational knowledge to prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) exam.  

Hone your cyber defense skills

Practice fending off malware, hackers and other security threats in immersive cybersecurity training simulations where you’ll defend your healthcare network in real time.

Take certification exams on us

Capella offers eligible students certification exam vouchers from CompTIA®, Cisco® and SAS®.

Future-proof your career with AI

Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge AI skills in healthcare security. At Capella, AI isn’t just a single topic or course – It’s an integral part of the learning experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic cybersecurity industry.

Classes start October 6

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • 6 Core courses
  • 5 Specialization courses
  • Capstone

Reduce your tuition up to $2,500

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund your master's degree.

What can you do with an MS in IAC Health Care Security degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, Health Care Security.

Job titles to explore*

  • Cybersecurity architect
  • Cybersecurity engineer
  • Director of cybersecurity
  • Software engineer
  • Systems engineer

Employment settings to explore*

  • Administrative management and general management consulting services
  • Colleges, universities and professional schools
  • Direct health and medical insurance carriers
  • Engineering services
  • General medical and surgical hospitals

*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.