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Bitcoin+ Security

Bitcoin security requires more than protecting a password because risks can affect transactions, wallets, networks, scripts, and stored assets.

This course explains the systems that protect Bitcoin and the common weaknesses attackers may target. You’ll assess threats, secure wallets, review network risks, follow legal requirements, and prepare for security challenges.

Overview

Overview

Bitcoin systems depend on secure transactions, reliable network agreement, protected wallets, and careful management of private information. Security failures can expose users and organisations to theft, fraud, service disruption, and lasting financial loss.

This course covers blockchain security, network protections, transaction scripts, wallet controls, known attacks, legal requirements, future threats, and security planning. Practical examples help you understand vulnerabilities, assess risks, strengthen protections, and follow safer daily Bitcoin security practices.

Prerequisites
  • Basic understanding of cryptocurrencies and their purpose

  • Fundamental knowledge of blockchain structure and digital transactions

  • Interest in encryption, hashing, and digital signatures

  • Background in computer science or information technology

  • Basic programming knowledge

  • Understanding of network protocols and related security risks

Target Audience
  • Blockchain developers building secure Bitcoin solutions

  • IT and cybersecurity professionals protecting digital assets

  • Finance professionals assessing Bitcoin security and investment risks

  • Cryptocurrency enthusiasts studying Bitcoin protection practices

  • Investors and traders managing security risks

Exam Blueprint
  • Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies – 6%
  • Bitcoin Blockchain Ledger Security – 7%
  • Consensus Protocols and Security – 7%
  • Bitcoin Scripting and Transaction Security – 10%
  • Bitcoin Network Protocol Security – 10%
  • Bitcoin Wallet Security – 10%
  • Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities – 10%
  • Regulatory and Legal Security Considerations – 10%
  • Emerging Threats and Future Security Trends – 10%
  • Best Practices and Security Strategies – 10%
  • Research and Innovations in Bitcoin Security – 10%
FAQs

1. Can the course be taken online?
Yes, the course is available through live virtual instructor-led training or a self-paced online learning option.

2. Are programming skills required?
Yes, participants need basic programming knowledge because the course covers Bitcoin scripting and transaction security.

3. Is in-person training available?
Yes, classroom training is available through AI CERTs Authorized Training Partners.

4. Will I receive official course materials?
Yes, participants receive digital learning materials, assessments, course resources, and an exam study guide.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
  1. Overview of Bitcoin
  2. Bitcoin as a Cryptocurrency
  3. Peer-to-Peer Transactions
  4. Decentralised Currency
  5. Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
  6. Bitcoin Blockchain
  7. Transparent Transactions
  8. Encryption
  9. Cryptographic Hashing
  10. Digital Signatures
  11. Transaction Security
  12. Growth of Other Cryptocurrencies

 

Module 2: Bitcoin Blockchain Ledger Security
  1. Bitcoin Blockchain Records
  2. Decentralised Network Security
  3. Ledger Integrity
  4. Transaction Authentication
  5. Public-Key Cryptography
  6. Block Mining
  7. Proof of Work
  8. Mining Security
  9. Merkle Trees
  10. Data Verification
  11. Block Integrity
  12. Fraud Prevention
  13. Protection Against Manipulation

 

Module 3: Consensus Protocols and Security
  1. Network Agreement Protocols
  2. Proof of Work
  3. Mining Puzzles
  4. Transaction Validation
  5. Double-Spending Prevention
  6. Blockchain Forks
  7. Proof of Work Benefits
  8. Energy Consumption
  9. Mining Centralisation
  10. Proof of Stake
  11. Delegated Proof of Stake
  12. Network Scale
  13. Majority Attacks
  14. Majority Attack Prevention
  15. Network Decentralisation

 

Module 4: Bitcoin Scripting and Transaction Security
  1. Introduction to Bitcoin Script
  2. Transaction Rules
  3. Spending Conditions
  4. Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash
  5. Pay-to-Script-Hash
  6. Multisignature Transactions
  7. Script Functions
  8. Script Security Risks
  9. Transaction Malleability
  10. Segregated Witness
  11. Time-Locked Transactions
  12. Hashed Time-Locked Contracts
  13. Advanced Bitcoin Scripts
  14. Secure Transaction Management

 

Module 5: Bitcoin Network Protocol Security
  1. Bitcoin Network Architecture
  2. Full Nodes
  3. Lightweight Nodes
  4. Node Security
  5. Blockchain Integrity
  6. Transaction Validation
  7. Secure Data Transmission
  8. Encryption
  9. Cryptographic Protection
  10. Double-Spending Attacks
  11. Sybil Attacks
  12. Sybil Attack Prevention
  13. Proof of Work Protection
  14. Network Diversity
  15. Secure Data Sharing

 

Module 6: Bitcoin Wallet Security
  1. Bitcoin Wallet Types
  2. Hot Wallets
  3. Cold Storage
  4. Hardware Wallets
  5. Paper Wallets
  6. Wallet Security Risks
  7. Private Key Protection
  8. Seed Phrases
  9. Multifactor Authentication
  10. Secure Wallet Backups
  11. Trusted Hardware Wallets
  12. Online Attack Protection
  13. Secure Asset Storage
  14. Wallet Recovery
  15. Transaction Protection

 

Module 7: Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities
  1. Bitcoin Network Weaknesses
  2. Double Spending
  3. Race Attacks
  4. Finney Attacks
  5. Vector76 Attacks
  6. Transaction Delays
  7. Transaction Confirmations
  8. Attack Detection
  9. Historical Bitcoin Exploits
  10. Mt. Gox Incident
  11. Secure Asset Storage
  12. Risk Management
  13. Attack Prevention
  14. Security Lessons

 

Module 8: Regulatory and Legal Security Considerations
  1. Bitcoin Security Regulations
  2. Customer Identity Checks
  3. Anti-Money Laundering Requirements
  4. Financial Crime Prevention
  5. Investment Protection
  6. Regulatory Compliance
  7. Compliance Costs
  8. Customer Privacy
  9. Cross-Border Transactions
  10. Different Legal Requirements
  11. International Bitcoin Operations
  12. Security Standards
  13. Balancing Security and Innovation
  14. Regulatory Changes

 

Module 9: Emerging Threats and Future Security Trends
  1. New Bitcoin Security Threats
  2. Advanced Cyberattacks
  3. Quantum Computing Risks
  4. Cryptographic Weaknesses
  5. Quantum-Resistant Methods
  6. Future Network Vulnerabilities
  7. Bitcoin Scaling Risks
  8. Layer 2 Security
  9. Blockchain Sharding
  10. Global Regulatory Changes
  11. Security Adaptation
  12. Future Protection Methods
  13. Ongoing Threat Monitoring

 

Module 10: Best Practices and Security Strategies
  1. Bitcoin Security Policies
  2. Secure Transaction Procedures
  3. Wallet Management
  4. Incident Response Planning
  5. Security Risk Assessments
  6. Risk Management
  7. Security Audits
  8. Penetration Testing
  9. Vulnerability Identification
  10. Security Improvements
  11. Employee Security Education
  12. New Threat Awareness
  13. Security Policy Updates
  14. Long-Term Asset Protection

 

Module 11: Research and Innovations in Bitcoin Security
  1. Bitcoin Security Research
  2. New Cryptographic Methods
  3. Quantum-Resistant Methods
  4. Zero-Knowledge Proofs
  5. Encryption Improvements
  6. Bitcoin Protocol Updates
  7. Taproot
  8. Schnorr Signatures
  9. Recent Security Improvements
  10. Real-World Security Cases
  11. Open-Source Development
  12. Community Security Reviews
  13. Threat Reduction
  14. Future Bitcoin Protection
  15. Network Security Innovation
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Half and Full-Day Training

At DataCipher, we offer our training courses in both traditional full-day and convenient half-day formats. Our half-day classes are specifically designed for IT professionals who cannot be away from their workplaces for consecutive full days. This flexible schedule allows participants to dedicate a few hours to learning and then return to their regular work responsibilities.

The curriculum for both the full-day and half-day formats is identical. The primary difference is that the half-day classes spread the coursework over a more extended period, providing a balanced approach to professional education. DataCipher has been successfully running these half-day training sessions for several years, receiving consistently positive feedback from our customers. They appreciate the flexibility and report that the extended timeframe facilitates a deeper understanding of the material, as it gives them more time to absorb and reflect on the information learned.

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