AI CERTs
Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security Specialization
AI CERTs

Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security Specialization

Secure Bitcoin systems effectively. Gain hands-on expertise to protect Bitcoin systems and defend the future of digital finance.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Master Bitcoin fundamentals, blockchain security principles, and consensus mechanisms for secure digital assets.

  • Implement secure transactions, wallets, and network protocols using Bitcoin Core, Blockchain API, and BIP32.ORG.

  • Identify vulnerabilities, known exploits, and regulatory considerations to safeguard blockchain environments.

  • Explore emerging threats, best practices, and innovative security strategies with tools like Blockchair and advanced testing frameworks.

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Taught in English
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October 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Bitcoin Security Fundamentals: Understand how cryptography, hashing, and consensus secure transactions and prevent double-spending.

  • Threats & Vulnerabilities:Identify key attack vectors like Sybil, replay, and routing attacks, and learn how to mitigate them.

  • Network & Node Security: Explore peer-to-peer node validation, data propagation, and secure network configuration using Bitcoin Core.

  • Hands-On Defense Labs: Simulate attacks, analyze exploits, and apply security best practices in controlled, Python-based lab environments.

Skills you'll gain

Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Validation, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Computing, Verification And Validation, Blockchain, Network Protocols, and Security Engineering

What you'll learn

  • Secure Transactions: Implement Bitcoin scripts and transaction safeguards to protect against vulnerabilities using Python and Blockchain APIs.

  • Network Defense: Learn node security, P2P network protocols, and mitigation strategies for Sybil attacks and propagation threats.

  • Wallet Protection: Understand hot/cold wallets, seed management, and hardware wallet security to safeguard digital assets.

  • Hands-On Security Projects: Apply scripting, network, and wallet security concepts in mini-projects that mirror real-world Bitcoin scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Application Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Blockchain, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Scripting, Malware Protection, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, and Network Security

What you'll learn

  • 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.

Skills you'll gain

Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Transaction Processing, Blockchain, and Security Strategy

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