Bitcoin+ Security™

Defend Your Digital Wealth: Master Security Strategies

* 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

Certification Overview

* Course Introduction Preview Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

* 1.1 Overview of Bitcoin
* 1.2 Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies
* 1.3 Key Cryptographic Concepts Module 2: Bitcoin Blockchain Ledger Security

* 2.1 Integrity and Authentication in the Blockchain
* 2.2 Block Mining and Security Implications
* 2.3 Merkle Trees and Block Integrity Module 3: Consensus Protocols and Security

* 3.1 Proof of Work (PoW) Mechanism
* 3.2 Security Benefits and Limitations of PoW
* 3.3 Alternative Consensus Mechanisms (Proof of Stake, Delegated Proof of Stake, etc.)
* 3.4 51% Attacks: Risks and Protections Module 4: Bitcoin Scripting and Transaction Security

* 4.1 Introduction to Bitcoin Script
* 4.2 Script Types and Their Functions
* 4.3 Security Risks in Scripting
* 4.4 Advanced Scripting Techniques Module 5: Bitcoin Network Protocol Security

* 5.1 Customized Treatment Solutions
* 5.2 Data Transmission Security (Encryption and Propagation)
* 5.3 Sybil Attacks and Defenses
* 5.4 The Role of Network Nodes in Security Module 6: Bitcoin Wallet Security

* 6.1 Types of Wallets (Hot Wallets, Cold Storage)
* 6.2 Security Features of Wallets (Seed Phrases, Multi-factor Authentication)
* 6.3 Best Practices for Wallet Security
* 6.4 Hardware Wallets and Their Security Implications Module 7 Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities

* 7.1 Double Spending
* 7.2 Race Attacks
* 7.3 Finney Attacks
* 7.4 Vector76 Attack
* 7.5 Analysis of Major Historical Exploits (e.g., The Mt. Gox Hack) Module 8: Regulatory and Legal Security Considerations

* 8.1 Impact of Regulations on Bitcoin Security
* 8.2 KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Compliance
* 8.3 Legal Challenges in Different Jurisdictions Module 9: Emerging Threats and Future Security Trends

* 9.1 Quantum Computing Threats to Cryptography
* 9.2 Potential Future Network Vulnerabilities
* 9.3 Innovations in Blockchain Security (Layer 2 Solutions, Sharding)
* 9.4 Impact of Global Regulatory Changes on Security Module 10: Best Practices and Security Strategies

* 10.1 Developing a Comprehensive Security Policy
* 10.2 Risk Assessment and Management in the Bitcoin Space
* 10.3 Security Auditing and Penetration Testing Module 11: Research and Innovations in Bitcoin Security

* 11.1 Ongoing Research in Cryptographic Techniques
* 11.2 Upcoming Bitcoin Protocol Upgrades
* 11.3 Case Studies of Recent Security Enhancements
* 11.4 The Role of Open Source in Security Improvements Tools you will explore

* Blockchain API
* Bitcoin Core
* BIP32.ORG
* Blockchair

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

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