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Cybersecurity and blockchain fundamentals
Your blockchain projects need a clear understanding of trust and security. Connect technical mechanisms with uses and risks to assess the available choices. Develop useful reference points for design and discussions with specialists.
- Duration
- 3 days 21 hours
- Code
- SSR005FR Code
Presentation
Cybersecurity is a major concern for every organisation, while blockchain is emerging as a promising technology for securing data. This intensive 3-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of both fields.
The programme guides you through cybersecurity fundamentals, threat types (phishing, ransomware) and IT security principles (confidentiality, integrity). It then covers standards and best practices before introducing blockchain and its relationship with security. Hands-on workshops throughout the course allow you to apply the concepts.
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify threats, understand protection mechanisms, explain how blockchain works and assess its secure use cases. You will also be able to apply security best practices in a range of digital environments.
Objectives
By the end of this cybersecurity and blockchain course, you will be able to:
- identify the most common attack vectors and critical vulnerabilities in an information system;
- explain fundamental principles and defence mechanisms (access control, encryption, monitoring, etc.) for securing an information system;
- describe blockchain architecture, consensus and the lifecycle of a transaction;
- assess the relevance of a blockchain solution for a given use case and justify its integration into a secure architecture;
- apply a best-practice framework (digital hygiene, key management, backups, regulatory compliance) across different environments (cloud, enterprise, mobile and IoT).
Program
Module 1: understand cybersecurity fundamentals
- Definitions, challenges and the threat landscape.
- Key cybersecurity stakeholders.
Module 2: analyse attack types and vulnerabilities
- Different attack types: phishing, ransomware, DDoS and malware.
- Critical vulnerabilities: software flaws, misconfigurations and exploitation vectors.
Practical exercises
- Map a web server’s vulnerabilities and analyse a security incident.
Module 3: secure systems and data
- IT security principles: confidentiality, integrity and availability.
- Protection mechanisms: authentication, encryption and firewalls.
Module 4: apply standards and best practices
- Standards and frameworks: ISO 27001, GDPR and NIST.
- Access and identity management in cloud, mobile and IoT environments.
Practical exercises
- Implement a simple security plan for a hybrid cloud environment.
Module 5: introduction to blockchain and security
- How blockchain works: consensus, transactions and chains of blocks.
- Different blockchain types (public and private).
- Smart contracts and cryptography.
Module 6: assess blockchain security and use cases
- Blockchain use cases: traceability, digital identity and data security.
- Blockchain limitations and risks: 51% attacks, smart contract vulnerabilities and oracle risks.
Practical exercises
- Demonstrate a secure smart contract and use an assessment framework to decide whether blockchain is relevant to a given project.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- IT professionals (developers, administrators, analysts) seeking familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals and blockchain technology to better secure their projects and infrastructure.
- Security managers who want to better understand blockchain principles and assess potential use cases for protecting data and systems.
- IT recruiters who want a better understanding of cybersecurity and blockchain skills and roles to target their searches more effectively.
- Anyone interested in cybersecurity and blockchain who wants the theoretical and practical foundations to approach these complex topics.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisites:
- IT basics: proficiency in fundamental concepts (operating systems, files, processes and permissions).
- Networking and systems knowledge: familiarity with essential concepts (IP, DNS, TCP/UDP, firewalls, client/server).
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- An intensive learning approach: benefit from a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity and blockchain fundamentals.
- Interactive hands-on learning: master concepts through practical workshops that consolidate your theoretical knowledge.
- Develop key skills: course content is designed to help you understand IT security challenges, current threats and how blockchain and its secure applications work.
Dates and sessions
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