Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the course

    • Introduction to the course
  • 2

    Overview of Cybersecurity

    • What is Cybersecurity

    • Differences between Cybersecurity and Information Security

    • Common Cybersecurity terms

    • Physical and logical security

    • Malicious Actors and their goals

    • Why Cybersecurity - overview of cybersecurity threats and risks

    • Role of Cloud Computing in Cybersecurity

    • Principles of design and implementation of security mechanisms
  • 3

    Blockchain Basics

    • Introduction to Blockchain

    • Types of Blockchain

    • Mining

    • Blockchain Forks

    • Quiz
  • 4

    Blockchain Consensus Mechanism

    • Introduction to Blockchain Consensus Mechanism

    • Fundamentals of Consensus Algorithm

    • Other Blockchain Consensus

    • Role of Cryptography in Blockchain Security

    • Quiz
  • 5

    Privacy Concerns and Security Mechanisms

    • Basic Security Mechanism

    • Privacy Concerns in Blockchain

    • Quiz
  • 6

    Privacy and Two-Factor Authentication with Blockchain

    • What is 2FA?

    • Multi-signature Wallets and Their Security

    • Technologies for Enhancing Privacy in Blockchain

    • Quiz
  • 7

    Vulnerabilities & Attacks

    • Client’s Vulnerabilities & Attacks

    • Consensus Mechanisms Vulnerabilities & Attacks

    • Mining Pool Vulnerabilities & Attacks

    • Network Vulnerabilities & Attacks

    • Quiz
  • 8

    Blockchain Vulnerability Attacks

    • Double spending attack

    • Selfish mining

    • Sybil Attack

    • DoS Attack
  • 9

    Smart Contract Security

    • Introducing Smart Contracts

    • Common Vulnerabilities in Smart Contracts

    • Smart Contract Auditing

    • Best Practices for Secure Smart Contract Development

    • Quiz
  • 10

    DeFi (Decentralized Finance) Security

    • Introduction to DeFi

    • Unique Security Risks in DeFi

    • Securing DeFi Platforms

    • Quiz
  • 11

    Blockchain Security and AI

    • Blockchain Security and AI

    • Quiz
  • 12

    Ethics, Compliance, and Standards

    • Overview of regulatory compliance

    • Cyber Laws

    • Ethics for a Cybersecurity Professional

    • Cybersecurity Frameworks
  • 13

    Study Material

    • Study Material