Securing Cryptocurrencies

Securing Cryptocurrencies

English | MP4 | AVC 1280×720 | AAC 48KHz 2ch | 0h 40m | 100 MB

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.

Table of Contents

1 Make crypto security a priority
2 It begins with bitcoin
3 The basics of cryptocurrencies
4 How cryptocurrencies work
5 Mining cryptocurrencies
6 Cryptography holds the key to security
7 Using cryptographic keys
8 Secure your private keys
9 Different types of wallets
10 The role of exchanges
11 The security risks of exchanges
12 Nontechnical security risks
13 Final thoughts