Bitcoin+ Security™

Bitcoin+ Security™

Defend Your Digital Wealth: Master Security Strategies

Certificate Code: BC-300

About This Course

  • Cybersecurity Focus: Learn to secure Bitcoin networks and transactions
  • Best Practices: Master the latest security protocols and risk mitigation
  • Specialized Training: Ideal for those pursuing roles in cryptocurrency and blockchain security

Certificate Overview

Included

Instructor-led OR Self-paced course + Official exam + Digital badge

Duration

  • Instructor-Led: 5 days (live or virtual)
  • Self-Paced: 30 hours of content

Prerequisites

Understanding the advancements in the field of Bitcoin, gain knowledge of Bitcoin’s structure, functionality, and blockchain principles, programming language (e.g., Python, C++, JavaScript) is preferred.

Exam Format

50 questions, 70% passing, 90 minutes, online proctored exam

Course Modules

1

Certification Overview

  1. Course Introduction Preview
2

Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

  1. 1.1 Overview of Bitcoin
  2. 1.2 Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies
  3. 1.3 Key Cryptographic Concepts
3

Module 2: Bitcoin Blockchain Ledger Security

  1. 2.1 Integrity and Authentication in the Blockchain
  2. 2.2 Block Mining and Security Implications
  3. 2.3 Merkle Trees and Block Integrity
4

Module 3: Consensus Protocols and Security

  1. 3.1 Proof of Work (PoW) Mechanism
  2. 3.2 Security Benefits and Limitations of PoW
  3. 3.3 Alternative Consensus Mechanisms (Proof of Stake, Delegated Proof of Stake, etc.)
  4. 3.4 51% Attacks: Risks and Protections
5

Module 4: Bitcoin Scripting and Transaction Security

  1. 4.1 Introduction to Bitcoin Script
  2. 4.2 Script Types and Their Functions
  3. 4.3 Security Risks in Scripting
  4. 4.4 Advanced Scripting Techniques
6

Module 5: Bitcoin Network Protocol Security

  1. 5.1 Customized Treatment Solutions
  2. 5.2 Data Transmission Security (Encryption and Propagation)
  3. 5.3 Sybil Attacks and Defenses
  4. 5.4 The Role of Network Nodes in Security
7

Module 6: Bitcoin Wallet Security

  1. 6.1 Types of Wallets (Hot Wallets, Cold Storage)
  2. 6.2 Security Features of Wallets (Seed Phrases, Multi-factor Authentication)
  3. 6.3 Best Practices for Wallet Security
  4. 6.4 Hardware Wallets and Their Security Implications
8

Module 7 Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities

  1. 7.1 Double Spending
  2. 7.2 Race Attacks
  3. 7.3 Finney Attacks
  4. 7.4 Vector76 Attack
  5. 7.5 Analysis of Major Historical Exploits (e.g., The Mt. Gox Hack)
9

Module 8: Regulatory and Legal Security Considerations

  1. 8.1 Impact of Regulations on Bitcoin Security
  2. 8.2 KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Compliance
  3. 8.3 Legal Challenges in Different Jurisdictions
10

Module 9: Emerging Threats and Future Security Trends

  1. 9.1 Quantum Computing Threats to Cryptography
  2. 9.2 Potential Future Network Vulnerabilities
  3. 9.3 Innovations in Blockchain Security (Layer 2 Solutions, Sharding)
  4. 9.4 Impact of Global Regulatory Changes on Security
11

Module 10: Best Practices and Security Strategies

  1. 10.1 Developing a Comprehensive Security Policy
  2. 10.2 Risk Assessment and Management in the Bitcoin Space
  3. 10.3 Security Auditing and Penetration Testing
12

Module 11: Research and Innovations in Bitcoin Security

  1. 11.1 Ongoing Research in Cryptographic Techniques
  2. 11.2 Upcoming Bitcoin Protocol Upgrades
  3. 11.3 Case Studies of Recent Security Enhancements
  4. 11.4 The Role of Open Source in Security Improvements

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