Blockchain Security Training

Course Description:

  The Blockchain Security Training course is a 3-day hand-on course that was designed to teach students about implementing, identifying, and managing security in your Blockchain network.

In this course, students will learn about all known aspects of Blockchain security existing in the Blockchain environment today. Students will be provided a detailed overview of Blockchain security issues, including threats, risk mitigation, node security integrity, confidentiality, best security practices, and advanced Blockchain security practices. In-depth labs will provide students with practical, real world tools for not only recognizing security threats, but mitigation and prevention. This includes best practices, known attack vectors, threat identification, response techniques, and much more.

Topics covered in the course include:

• Blockchain security methods, best practices, risk mitigation, and more
• All known (to date) cyber-attack vectors on the Blockchain
• How to perform a Blockchain network security risk analysis
• A complete understanding of Blockchain's inherent security features and risks
• An excellent knowledge of best security practices for Blockchain System/Network Administrators
• Appropriate Blockchain data safeguarding techniques

Target Student: This course is ideal for Architects, Developers, System and Network Administrators who are responsible for identifying, implementing, and managing security a Blockchain network.

Prerequisites:

• Provide your own computer (labs are hosted in a virtual environment)
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Hyperledger, Ethereum, or Blockchain Architecture
• Course: Blockchain Architecture Training
• Course: Developing on Hyperledger Fabric
• Course: Ethereum Developer Training

Course Outline

Fundamental Blockchain Security

• Cryptography for the Blockchain
• A Brief Introduction to Blockchain
• Blockchain Security Assumptions
• Limitations of Basic Blockchain Security

Consensus in the Blockchain

• Blockchain Consensus and Byzantine Generals
• Introduction to Blockchain Consensus Security
  
  • Proof of Work
  • Proof of Stake
  • Other Blockchain Consensus Algorithms

Advanced Blockchain Security Mechanisms

• Architectural Security Measures
  
  • Permissioned Blockchains
  • Checkpointing
• Advanced Cryptographic Solutions
  
  • Multiparty Signatures
  • Zero-Knowledge Proofs
  • Stealth Addresses
  • Ring Signatures
  • Confidential Transactions

Smart Contract Security

• Introduction to Smart Contracts
• Smart Contract Security Considerations
• Smart Contract Code Auditing

Blockchain Risk Assessment

• Blockchain Risk Considerations
• Regulatory Requirements
• Blockchain Architectural Design

Basic Blockchain Security

• User Security
• Node Security
• Network Security

Blockchain for Business

• Introduction to Ethereum Security
• Introduction to Hyperledger Security
• Introduction to Corda Security

Securely Implementing Business Blockchains

• Business Operations
• Data Management
• Infrastructure
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Network-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks

• 51% Attacks
• Denial of Service Attacks
• Eclipse Attacks
• Replay Attacks
• Routing Attacks
• Sybil Attacks

System-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks

• The Bitcoin Hack
• The Verge Hack
• The EOS Vulnerability
• The Lisk Vulnerability

Smart Contract Vulnerabilities and Attacks

• Reentrancy
• Access Control
• Arithmetic
• Unchecked Return Values
• Denial of Service
• Bad Randomness
• Race Conditions
• Timestamp Dependence
• Short Addresses

Security of Alternative DLT Architectures

• Introduction to DAG-Based DLTs
• Advantages of DAG-Based DLTs
• Limitations of DAG-Based DLTs