Safeguarding Your Crypto: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Loss
51mBeginner2023-07-31
Authors

Jonathan Reichental
Award-winning technology leader
Course details
Cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity for both individuals and organizations. With billions of dollars at stake, ensuring that cryptocurrencies aren't stolen, that fraud is reduced, that hacking doesn't become a persistent threat, and that a host of other security challenges are addressed has become vitally important. This short, introductory course explores some of the basic security requirements for cryptocurrencies and provides guidance on how to lower security risks. Upon completing this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of cryptocurrency security, as well as some tools to reduce your own exposure to risk.
Skills covered
Web3CryptocurrencyFinance and AccountingIncident ResponseCybersecurityData ScienceOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Cryptocurrency security
- The state of cybersecurity
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies
- Welcome to the cryptoverse
- What is blockchain technology
- The role of cryptography
- The purpose of public and private keys
Securing Cryptocurrencies
- Key management
- Exploring wallets
Securing Cryptocurrencies
- A brief history of crypto attacks
- The risks of exchanges
- Avoiding scams
- Other security risks
Conclusion
- The regulatory environment
- Final thoughts and next steps on securing cryptocurrencies