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What You’ll Learn
Build Your Foundational Knowledge
Explain foundational information assurance and cybersecurity
concepts.
Find the Cybersecurity Solutions
Develop solutions for current issues in the information cybersecurity
industry.
Know & Use Cybersecurity Tools
Demonstrate use of tools appropriate for the information
cybersecurity professional.
Understand Network Defense Tools
Analyze the existing categories of network defense tools to meet
identified network defense needs.
Evaluate Defense Challenges
Assess network defense challenges from legal and ethical
perspectives.
Protect Info for Any Business
Integrate general information cybersecurity and specialized security
functions in a variety of organizations.
MS in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity, Network Defense Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Get Exam-Ready
Our program teaches you the foundational information to prepare you
for the CEH and CHFI exams.
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.
Earn Badges as You Earn Your Degree
Teaming with Acclaim, we offer NSA Focus Area Badges. These digital
badges let others see your cybersecurity knowledge.
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.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. 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
*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
If you can demonstrate your knowledge and/or industry certifications through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process, you can earn credits toward your degree.
Reduce Your Tuition with $3K
Enroll in your master's degree, apply for the scholarship, meet eligibility requirements, and receive up to $3K.
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 Network Defense Sample Courses
Our master’s in information assurance and cybersecurity, network
defense degree helps you examine technical and managerial controls
critical to network defense, including security controls and testing,
cryptography, visualization, and more.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| IAS5030 | Identifying and Managing Risk |
| IAS5210 | Data Communications |
| IAS5220 | Network Security Controls and Testing |
| IAS5230 | Secure Network Design and Engineering |
| IAS5200 | Network Architecture and Cyberoperations |
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 team knows how to run the numbers and help find ways to save on costs.
FlexPath Coaches
Coaches guide and cheer you on as you move from enrollment to graduation. They help you understand your program, answer questions, and offer encouragement.
Career Center
Our career team can help you with resumes, interview preparation, networking, career planning, and more.
Network Defense Career Insights
Information Security Career Central
A Capella-powered blog dedicated to information security trends,
news, career information, and more.
Why It’s Important to Learn Ethical Hacking
Proactively finding holes in corporate IT programs and apps is done
to prevent malicious hacker attacks.
7 Must-Read Blogs for Information Security Professionals
Keep on top of the latest infosec news with these seven blogs.
Network Defense Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
online MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, Network Defense
degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Chief information security officer
- Chief security officer
- Computer systems analyst
- Consultant (cyber security)
- Intelligence analyst
- Internet security analyst
- Network and computer systems administrator
- Network intelligence analyst
- Network security analyst
- Information security analyst
- Security management specialist
- Security manager
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Government agencies (such as National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command)
- Government system integrators
- Defense contractors
- Military
- Local law enforcement
- Consulting firms
- Land-based or online college or university
*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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