Advance your expertise with the second track in the Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security specialization. After building your foundational knowledge in Track 1, this stage takes you deep into the mechanics of transaction and network protection — the heart of Bitcoin’s security model.
Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security
Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security
This course is part of Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security Specialization
Instructor: AI CERTs Team
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Secure Transactions: Implement Bitcoin scripts and transaction safeguards to protect against vulnerabilities using Python and Blockchain APIs.
Network Defense: Learn node security, P2P network protocols, and mitigation strategies for Sybil attacks and propagation threats.
Wallet Protection: Understand hot/cold wallets, seed management, and hardware wallet security to safeguard digital assets.
Hands-On Security Projects: Apply scripting, network, and wallet security concepts in mini-projects that mirror real-world Bitcoin scenarios.
Skills you'll gain
- Computer Security
- Network Protocols
- Blockchain
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Transaction Processing
- Scripting
- Secure Coding
- Malware Protection
- Key Management
- Threat Modeling
- Data Security
- Cryptography
- Security Engineering
- Network Security
- Encryption
- Security Testing
- Infrastructure Security
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Application Security
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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Frequently asked questions
Focuses on transaction security, Bitcoin scripting, network protocols, and wallet protection strategies.
Yes. Completion of Track 1 (Foundations) is mandatory to take this course and progress toward certification.
Hands-on exercises use Python, Bitcoin Core, Electrum, Blockchain APIs, and open-source frameworks
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