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Capella has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Capella’s information security curriculum meets the NSA Committee on National Security Systems standards 4011 and 4013.
This center provides access to resources, tools, and the latest information regarding information assurance as a way to enhance understanding in this field of study.
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The NSA’s Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Review Committee has validated that Capella’s information security curriculum meets the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Standards 4011 and 4013. Learn more about CNSS Certification.
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Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Available
In 2007, Capella University was designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Capella is one of only 94 higher education institutions to receive this designation. You can learn more about the benefits, requirements, and application process for this information assurance scholarship by visiting our scholarship page.
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Is the United States Losing the Cyberspace Security Battle?
A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS),“Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency”, suggests that cyber-security is now a major security problem and a national approach is needed – but at the same time needs to balance security and civil liberties.
While a government-private partnership is needed, much of cyber-security associated with the military is naturally classified, and cyber-security associated with private enterprise is still not fully developed and ad hoc in many cases. So, can the United States, as a nation, develop a comprehensive national cyber-security plan? Can these two seemingly mutually-exclusive concepts develop a single comprehensive plan?
An interesting read, and please feel free to comment. We would love to hear your thoughts.
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RFID Use For Human Tracking: Are The Benefits Worth The Risk?
I read an article the other day that describes how the Department of Homeland Security has begun to implement the use of RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology to track immigration detainees. These detainees will be outfitted with bracelets that use triangulation to establish their physical presence within a five-to-fifteen foot radius, depending on whether the detainee is inside or outside. Potential ways that this information will be used include ensuring that officials can prove the exact location of detainees following an incident. The facility itself will be wired with RFID readers scattered liberally throughout the building and grounds to ensure that there is adequate coverage at all times.
There is an Alzheimer’s facility in Florida that recently agreed to pilot-injected RFID chips into some of their disoriented residents to ensure that, should they wander off, the staff is able to use GPS to track the chip and locate the resident and ensure that they find their way home safely. Those who support this technology explain that using an article of clothing or jewelry to store the RFID chip may not be effective because disoriented people are too likely to shed these items. READ ON
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Capella University offers several degree programs which specialize in the information assurance and security field. Visit one of the links below for more information.
- BS in IT - Information Assurance and Security
- MS in IT - Information Assurance and Security
- PhD in IT - Information Assurance and Security
- Graduate Certificate - Information Security Professional
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