Information security threats are on the rise and organizations are seeking ways to improve their security stance with analytics-based cybersecurity. However, information security workforce shortages may significantly impact organizations and their ability to withstand the continuous onslaught of intrusions, hacks, and breaches.
The right combination of education and non-degree credentials like professional certifications and digital badges may help provide the foundation for a successful career as an information security analyst. Capella University’s information security and data analytics offerings are aligned with industry standards—like the (ISC)² body-of-knowledge frameworks and professional certifications from CompTIA and SAS —to prepare professionals to meet today’s cybersecurity threats.
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.