Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

Overview

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. You’ll learn how to secure Bitcoin scripts, defend network protocols, and protect wallets from key theft and malware attacks. Through interactive labs and real-world exercises using Bitcoin Core, Electrum, and Blockchair, you’ll analyze vulnerabilities, simulate attacks, and implement countermeasures that keep assets safe. Each module combines conceptual learning with hands-on tasks, quizzes, and case studies to help you master practical defenses. By the end of this track, you’ll be able to design and test secure transaction flows and network infrastructures - and be ready to move to Track 3: Threats, Strategy & Innovation, the final step toward your Bitcoin+ Security™ certification.

Syllabus

Module 1: Bitcoin Scripting and Transaction Security

This module covers a quick summary of what the certification is going to cover from start to finish. Here is the brief about the structure of the overall certification: Each of our certifications follows a consistent, multimodal structure to provide a flexible learning experience. The content is available across four formats: eBooks: In-depth written material for focused learning. Audiobooks: Audio version of the eBook, perfect for learning on the go. Podcasts: Engaging audio content to reinforce key concepts. Videos: Modular video chunks, each covering a specific topic. The names of the eBooks, Audiobooks, and Podcasts are the same, ensuring you can seamlessly switch between formats without losing track of the content. Videos are divided into bite-sized modules for easier consumption, and all content across these mediums is consistent, so no matter which format you choose, the information remains the same. This gives you the freedom to learn in the way that works best for you.

Module 2: Bitcoin Network Protocol Security: Detailed Technical Explanations
Module 3: Bitcoin Wallet Security: Detailed Technical Explanations