A security capstone course: An innovative practical approach to distance education

Information assurance is a growing field in the information technology world. While many individuals seek further education in this field, it is currently difficult to complete an entire program of study remotely. A capstone course at Iowa State University will enable distance education students to complete the requirements for a Master's of Engineering in Information Assurance from an accredited university without ever setting foot on a campus. This course will encompass all focal points of the degree and demonstrate a level of mastery sufficient for awarding of the degree (in accordance with other degree requirements). This course will consist of three parts: the planning & implementing phase, the defending & attacking phase, and the infrastructure assessing phase.