Cybersecurity Awareness: Web3, Crypto, and NFTs
37mBeginner2022-12-02
Authors

Miles Nolan
Senior Blockchain Security Analyst at Kudelski
Course details
If you’re interested in learning more about crypto, you need to understand the importance of end-user security. Too many people have fallen victim to Web3 scams, so you have to ensure that you’re playing it safe. In this course, instructor Miles Nolan shows you how to protect your money from scams and attackers, regardless of which assets you use.
Discover the fundamental concepts of Web3 to find out how it interacts with blockchain applications. Explore the common motives and thought processes of hackers as they approach a typical attack. As you progress, Miles covers all the digital wallets available to choose from, with proven strategies for how to secure each. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to secure and protect your assets, even if you’re brand-new to Web3.
Discover the fundamental concepts of Web3 to find out how it interacts with blockchain applications. Explore the common motives and thought processes of hackers as they approach a typical attack. As you progress, Miles covers all the digital wallets available to choose from, with proven strategies for how to secure each. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to secure and protect your assets, even if you’re brand-new to Web3.
Skills covered
Security AwarenessIncident ResponseCybersecurityDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Staying safe on your journey into Web3
- 02 - What to know before you begin
1. CYA - Cover Your Assets
- 03 - Digital assets, part 1 - Cryptocurrencies
- 04 - Digital assets, part 2 - NFTs
- 05 - Crypto wallets
- 06 - Thinking like an attacker
2. Wallet Security
- 07 - Custodial wallets
- 08 - Hot wallets
- 09 - Demo - Installing a hot wallet
- 10 - Hardware wallets
3. Blockchain Specific Attacks Scams
- 11 - Interacting with scam dapps smart contracts, part 1
- 12 - Interacting with scam dapps smart contracts, part 2
4. Traditional Web2 Attacks Used in Web3
- 13 - Phishing
- 14 - Website hijacking - Spoofing
Conclusion
- 15 - Key takeaways
- 16 - Next steps
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