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Information Security Graduate Degrees

Increases in internet business and consumer transactions have created a demand for professionals that are well trained in information security. Information stored or exchanged online has also created an opportunity for cyber criminals to steal information or wreak havoc on personal and corporate networks. Research has found that billions of dollars are lost to security breaches at the corporate as well as the personal level, from theft of information and funds to devastation by viruses.

Find Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) Designated Masters Level Programs

Our partner schools offer online graduate level information security degrees designed primarily for the working information security professional. These programs are also available to recent graduates of information systems security and related bachelor degree programs. The master's level courses will build on the information security education and experience you have already gained. The programs are designed around a professional development concept while also providing a top quality education. Advanced courses build on the knowledge acquired by students in their undergraduate coursework as well as on the job experience. Advanced courses in network and operating systems security, advanced Unix programming, systems administration, incident response and related courses. An important aspect of our partner school programs is the focus on developing leaders. The master's programs teach management skills, such as security policy development and implementation, risk assessment and implementation of security procedures.

Capella University, offers a Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Information Security. This program focuses on security policy development and implementation as well as the implementation and design of secure information systems. Capella University modeled their curriculum off the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification design. Cappella University offers the most relevant and current courses of study that will prepare students for careers in consulting, information security management and related positions. The quality of education students receive in the Capella University MS in IT Information Security program is evidenced by their designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE). This designation is given by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to only the most qualified information security programs in the country. Graduate students at Capella University and other CAEIAE designated schools are eligible to apply for Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program and the Federal Cyber Service Scholarship for Service Program (SFS) scholarships and grants. Click here to request information from Capella University's MS in IT - Information Security program today.

Online Masters Degrees in Information Security

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Capella University: The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have designated Capella University as one of it's Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).

MS in IT - Information Assurance and Security
PhD in IT - Information Security
PhD in IT - Information Technology Education
PhD in IT - Project Management

Kaplan University: Kaplan University is renowned for providing online training in the field of Information Security. Request information from the Bachelor's in Information Technology program today.

Bachelor's - IT - Information Security and Forensics
Master's - IT - Information Security and Assurance

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Systems & Security
M.I.S.M - Enterprise Information Security

University of Phoenix Online: You'll be earning one of the most current degrees offered in the IT/IS security field.

BS IT/Information Systems Security
Master's Information Technology

Boston University:

MS - Computer Information Systems - Security Information

American InterContinental University Online:

Master's (MIT) - Internet Security

Villanova University Online: U.S. News & World Report ranked Villanova University #1 in the ‘Best Universities – Master’s, North Region’ category for more than a decade.

Advanced IS Security Management Certificate
Certificate in IS Security - Essentials of IS Security
Master's Certificate - IS Security
Master's Certificate - Information Security Management
Mastering IS Security Plus

Virginia College:

MS in Cybersecurity
BS in Management Information Systems

Strayer University: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Certificate in IS: Computer Security
Certificate in IS: Security Administration
Diploma in IS: Computer Security
Diploma in IS: Security Administration
MSIS: Computer Security Management

Campus Based Graduate Degree Programs in Information Security and Related Fields

George Washington University: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Washington DC.

Master's of Forensic Sciences - Security Management
Master's of Forensic Sciences - High Technology Crime Investigation

Potomac College: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Northern Virginia.

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Concentration in Cyber Security