This specialization is intended for aspiring blockchain enthusiasts, developers, security professionals, and decision makers. After completing this specialization, learners will understand advanced cryptography techniques, gain insight into PoW and PoS models, learn to construct robust blockchain security mechanisms, develop and implement security protocols, analyze and secure Smart Contracts, identify and mitigate risks, understand asymmetric cryptography, and learn best practices for private key generation, management, and storage.
Security for Blockchain and DApps Specialization
Security for Blockchain and DApps Specialization
From foundation to advanced blockchain protection
Instructor: Howard Poston
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Intermediate level
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1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(9 reviews)
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
Skills you'll gain
- Computer Security
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Secure Coding
- Information Systems Security
- Key Management
- Data Security
- Security Testing
- Cryptography
- Security Controls
- Cybersecurity
- Infrastructure Security
- Network Security
- Solution Design
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Threat Modeling
- Application Security
- Encryption
- Security Engineering
- Blockchain
- Public Key Infrastructure
What’s included
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Taught in English
77 practice exercises
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- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from LearnQuest
Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Cryptography, Blockchain, Encryption, Key Management, Network Security, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Engineering, Application Security, Security Controls, Distributed Computing, and Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Secure Coding, Blockchain, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Network Security, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, and Cybersecurity
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Key Management, Blockchain, Application Security, Secure Coding, Code Review, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Data Security, Solution Design, Public Key Infrastructure, and Security Testing
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