Blockchain Security Advanced Protection
- Offered byCoursera
Blockchain Security Advanced Protection at Coursera Overview
Duration | 15 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Blockchain Security Advanced Protection at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate after completion of the course
- Assessment and quizzes
- Financial aid available
Blockchain Security Advanced Protection at Coursera Course details
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
- This course is intended for blockchain developers, auditors, compliance officers, CTOs, and tech executives seeking to upskill in secure contract writing, blockchain compliance, blockchain security, and cryptographic principles. Prepare for a cryptographically secured journey into the world of blockchain! This course demystifies blockchain vulnerabilities, especially in the realm of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and arms you with the essential know-how to develop secure smart contracts and solutions. From frontend nuances to governance control issues, from asymmetric cryptography to secure key management, the course leaves no stone unturned.
- After completing this course, you should be able to:
- - Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities unique to DeFi
- - Develop secure smart contracts and conduct a rigorous audit
- - Design blockchain solutions with an eye towards compliance and security
- - Identify the complexities of asymmetric cryptography
- - Generate cryptographic keys safely and manage their storage effectively
- - Identify and avert the risks associated with porr private key security
Blockchain Security Advanced Protection at Coursera Curriculum
Course Welcome and Module 1: DeFi Vulnerabilities
Course Introduction
Introduction to DeFi
Introduction to Access Control
Access Control Vulnerability
Access Control Vulnerability Example
Case Study: Zenon Network
Mitigating Access Control
Introduction to Control and Governance Issues
Control and Governance Issue Example
Case Study: bZx
Mitigating Control and Governance Issues
Introduction to Frontend Vulnerabilities
Case Study: BadgerDAO
Mitigating Frontend Vulnerabilities
Introduction to Price Manipulation
Case Study: Cream Finance
Price Manipulation Code Example
Mitigating Price Manipulation Vulnerabilities
DeFi Recap
Course Description
Learning Objectives
Course Outline
DeFi Risks and the Decentralized Illusion
Assignment: Unearth the Hidden Icebergs
Lesson 1 Quiz: DeFi and Access Control
Lesson 2 Quiz: Control and Governance Issues
Lesson 3 Quiz: Frontend Vulnerabilities
Lesson 4 Quiz: Price Manipulation
Module 1 Exam: DeFi Vulnerabilities
Discussion Topic: "The Icebergs in DeFi Seas"
DeFi Vulnerabilities
Module 2: Secure Smart Contract Development
Introduction to Secure Smart Contract Development
Style Guide and Resources
Vulnerability Tracking
Secure Smart Contract Summary
Smart Contract Testing Tools
Introduction to Smart Contract Auditing
Limits to Smart Contract Auditing
What to Expect in a SC Audit
Key Components of Smart Contract Audits
Smart Contracts Readings
Assignment: Secure Smart Contract Development
Lesson 1 Quiz: Secure Smart Contract Development
Lesson 2 Quiz: Smart Contract Auditing
Module 2 Exam: Secure Smart Contract Development
Discussion Topic: "Wizards & Spells: The Art of Secure Contracts"
Module 3: Secure Blockchain Solutions
Developing Secure Blockchain Solutions
Assessing Blockchain Usecases
Balancing Risks and Benefits
Distribution System
Immutable Ledger
Transparent Digital Ledger
Smart Contracts
Summary
Introduction to Blockchain Compliance
Blockchain and Regulatory Compliance
Blockchain Compliance: Data Protection
Secure Blockchain Solution Reading
Exercise: The Knight’s Shield
Lesson 1 Quiz: Developing Secure Blockchain Solutions
Lesson 2 Quiz: Blockchain Compliance
Module 3 Exam: Secure Blockchain Solutions
Discussion Topic: "The Iron Ledger: Crafting Secure Solutions"
Module 4: Introduction to Key Management
Introduction to Key Management
Mathematically Hard Problems
Hard Asymmetric Cryptography
Benefits of Asymmetric Cryptography
Introduction to Account Addressing
Digital Signatures Part 1
Digital Signatures Part 2
Data Encryption
Asymmetric Cryptography Summary
Key Management for Blockchain Technology
Assignment: The Keymaster's Riddle
Lesson 1 Quiz: Key Management
Lesson 2 Quiz: Account Addressing
Module 4 Exam: Key Management
Discussion Topic: "Asymmetry and The Magic of Hard Math"
Introduction to Key Management
Module 5: Key Generation
Introduction to Key Generation
Generating Keys
Hierarchical Deterministic Key Generation
Best Practices and Summary
Key Generation Recommendations
Lesson 1 Quiz: Key Generation
Module 5 Exam: Key Generation
Discussion Topic: "The Quest for the Perfect Key"
Module 6: Key Management and Storage
Introduction to Key Management and Storage
Wallets and Mnemonic Seed Phrases
Types of Blockchain Wallets
Paper Wallets
Brain Wallets
Software Wallets
Hardware Wallets
Wallet Best Practices
Exercise: The Vault of Secrets
Lesson 1 Quiz: Key Management Storage
Module 6 Exam: Key Management and Storage
Discussion Topic: "From Frost to Fire: Wallet Terrains"
Module 7: Risks of Poor Private Key Security
Introduction to Risks of Poor Private Key Security
Weak Key Generation / Exposed Mnemonic Keys
Non-Existent Insecure Backup
Third-party Key Storage
Phishing Insecure Hardware Wallets
Signing Unverified Transactions
Creating DeFi Approvals Summary
Course Recap
Key Management Risk Reading
Exercise: The Dragon's Lair
Lesson 1 Quiz: Risk Poor Private Key Security
Module 7 Exam: Risks of Poor Private Key Security
Course Final Exam
Discussion Topic: "Dragon Tales: The Perils of Weak Keys"
Risks of Poor Private Key Security
Blockchain Security Advanced Protection at Coursera Admission Process
Important Dates
Other courses offered by Coursera
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?