Security for Blockchain Professionals is designed for existing architects, software developers, system and network administrators who are responsible for implementing, identifying, and managing security on their Blockchain network. Also, those who are responsible for, and are required to mitigate, recognize, and resolve Blockchain security problems. Students will participate in security labs which will go in-depth into security best practices, known attack vectors, threat identification, response techniques, and much more.

Due to the in-depth focus on technical cyber-security methods, and the broad scope of this course, those with current cyber-security knowledge, Blockchain architecture, and/or experienced programmers will benefit the most from this course, including:
Blockchain Architects
Blockchain Developers
Application Developers
Blockchain System Administrators
Network Security Architects
Cyber Security Experts
IT Professionals w/cyber security experience

Day 1: Blockchain Security Fundamentals
Module 1: Fundamental Blockchain Security
Cryptography for the Blockchain
A Brief Introduction to Blockchain
Blockchain Security Assumptions
Limitations of Basic Blockchain Security
Module 2: Consensus in the Blockchain Blockchain Consensus and Byzantine Generals
Introduction to Blockchain Consensus Security:
Proof of Work
Proof of Stake
Other Blockchain Consensus Algorithms
Module 3: Advanced Blockchain Security Mechanisms
Architectural Security Measures
Permissioned Blockchains
Checkpointing
Advanced Cryptographic Solutions
Multiparty Signatures
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Stealth Addresses
Ring Signatures
Confidential Transactions
Module 4: Smart Contract Security
Introduction to Smart Contracts
Smart Contract Security Considerations
Smart Contract Code Auditing

Day 2: Blockchain Security Implementations
Module 5: Blockchain Risk Assessment
Blockchain Risk Considerations
Regulatory Requirements
Blockchain Architectural Design
Module 6: Basic Blockchain Security
User Security
Node Security
Network Security
Module 7: Blockchain for Business
Introduction to Ethereum Security
Introduction to Hyperledger Security
Introduction to Corda Security
Module 8: Securely Implementing Business Blockchains
Business Operations
Data Management
Infrastructure
Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Day 3: Known Security Vulnerabilities and Solutions
Module 9: Network-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks
51% Attacks
Denial of Service Attacks
Eclipse Attacks
Replay Attacks
Routing Attacks
Sybil Attacks
Module 10: System-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks
The Bitcoin Hack
The Verge Hack
The EOS Vulnerability
The Lisk Vulnerability
Module 11: Smart Contract Vulnerabilities and Attacks
Reentrancy
Access Control
Arithmetic
Unchecked Return Values
Denial of Service
Bad Randomness
Race Conditions
Timestamp Dependence
Short Addresses
Module 12: Security of Alternative DLT Architectures
Introduction to DAG-Based DLTs
Advantages of DAG-Based DLTs
Limitations of DAG-Based DLTs