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Online BS in Information Technology – Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

Capella University

Location
Minneapolis, MN
Format
Online
Cost/Year
$63,000
Job Growth
0.13%

Designed for convenience, this degree focuses on the methodologies and nomenclature required to implement security strategies and defend organizational information assets.

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement secure network architectures and cloud infrastructure defenses • Conduct ethical hacking assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analyses • Investigate cybercrime incidents using digital forensics techniques and evidence preservation • Develop and enforce organizational security policies, compliance frameworks, and risk management strategies

Typical Courses

1. Network Security and Defense 2. Cyber Attacks and Ethical Hacking 3. Digital Forensics and Incident Response 4. Cryptography and System Assurance 5. Operating Systems and Application Security 6. Security Management and Organizational Policies

Career Paths

1. Information Security Analyst 2. Cybersecurity Engineer 3. Network Security Administrator 4. Digital Forensics Investigator

Information Security Analyst: $102,000

Program Details

ScheduleFlexible
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Cybersecurity (General)
Specialization 2Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or GED is required. Applicants should have a minimum 2.0 GPA, though higher GPAs strengthen applications. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are typically optional for online bachelor's programs.