Discover the importance of Key Management in establishing strong data security measures


Ensure the safety of your blockchain assets and guarantee the protection of your transactions by acquiring the knowledge on how to effectively handle your blockchain account keys. The decentralized ledger relies on the strength of asymmetric cryptography to maintain the reliability and precision of stored transactions. It is crucial to be aware that if an unauthorized person gains access to your private key, they can effortlessly pilfer your cryptocurrency and manipulate smart contracts without being detected. To shield yourself from these potential risks, it is highly recommended to enroll in our course immediately. By doing so, you will acquire the necessary skills to proficiently secure your blockchain account keys.


 

Program Objectives


All trainees who successfully complete this course will be able to:
•    Understand the underlying theory behind public key cryptography
•    Explore applications of asymmetric cryptography in blockchain
•    Compare the various methods of private key generation
•    Contrast various private key storage methodologies

•    Articulate common cryptographic key management mistakes
•    Certificate of Completion – Key Management – 3 Hours


Knowledge gained on Focus Area Certification Exam Competencies:

34% towards W7FM Blockchain Security Professional Certification Exam (Level 3, v2024)
 

 

Prerequisites

No prior blockchain or computer programming experience required.

 

Target Audience

Anyone interested in learning more about keys or digital wallets.

 

Questions you’ll find the answers of:


•    What is asymmetric cryptography?
•    How do blockchain and public key cryptography work?
•    What are ‘cold’ and ‘hot’ wallets differences?
•    What is key generation?
•    How is private key security important?
•    Does private key security fail?
•    What are exchanges and online wallets advantages and disadvantages?

Curriculum

What is Key Management

Fundamentals of Asymmetric Cryptography

Public Key Cryptography

Cold & Hot Wallets

Best Practices for Key Generation

Importance of Private Key Security

Private Key Security Failures

Private Key Security Failures

Exchanges and Online Wallets

Key Management Best Practices

Case Studies in Key Management