Step into the final stage of the Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security specialization. Building on knowledge from the first two tracks, you’ll explore Bitcoin security threats, regulatory and legal considerations, and emerging challenges facing the ecosystem.
Bitcoin Threats & Future Security
Bitcoin Threats & Future Security
This course is part of Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security Specialization
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2 weeks to complete
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Analyze Security Exploits: Identify vulnerabilities in Bitcoin scripts, networks, and wallets using hands-on security tools and frameworks.
Navigate Regulatory & Legal Risks: Understand KYC/AML requirements, compliance issues, and global security standards for Bitcoin operations.
Anticipate Emerging Threats: Explore future risks like quantum attacks, node-level vulnerabilities, and advanced consensus exploits.
Develop Comprehensive Security Strategies: Create end-to-end Bitcoin security plans integrating best practices, defenses, and research insights.
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Focuses on Bitcoin security exploits, regulatory considerations, emerging threats, best practices, and research insights for advanced protection.
Yes. Completion of Track 1 (Foundations) and Track 2 (Transaction & Network Security) is required to proceed.
You’ll learn to analyze vulnerabilities, anticipate attacks, implement best practices, and design secure Bitcoin systems.
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