Securing Cryptocurrencies (2019)
41mIntermediate2019-01-23
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 AccountingData ScienceOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Make crypto security a priority
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies
- It begins with bitcoin
- The basics of cryptocurrencies
- How cryptocurrencies work
- Mining cryptocurrencies
Securing Cryptocurrencies
- Cryptography holds the key to security
- Using cryptographic keys
- Secure your private keys
- Different types of wallets
- The role of exchanges
- The security risks of exchanges
- Nontechnical security risks
Conclusion
- Final thoughts