Global Certificate in Scalable Blockchain Technology Audit Essentials

• Blockchain Basics: Understanding distributed ledgers, consensus algorithms, decentralization, and cryptography in the context of blockchain technology.
• Smart Contracts: Exploring the concept of smart contracts, their importance in blockchain, and various platforms that support smart contracts (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric).
• Scalability Challenges: Identifying scalability bottlenecks, limitations of existing consensus algorithms, and various solutions to overcome these challenges (e.g., sharding, layer 2 solutions like Plasma and Lightning Network).
• Blockchain Auditing Tools: Learning about various tools used in blockchain auditing, such as static analysis tools, dynamic analysis tools, and formal verification tools.
• Auditing Smart Contracts: Understanding the process of auditing smart contracts, including security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and code review techniques.
• Auditing Blockchain Networks: Exploring the process of auditing blockchain networks, including security assessments of nodes, network protocols, and peer-to-peer communication.
• Governance and Compliance: Examining the governance structures of blockchain networks, regulatory considerations, and compliance requirements (e.g., KYC/AML, financial reporting).
• Incident Response and Disaster Recovery: Developing incident response plans, disaster recovery strategies, and implementing effective communication plans during a blockchain network disruption or security incident.
• Blockchain Forensics: Understanding the process of blockchain forensics, including blockchain analysis, transaction tracing, and investigative techniques for identifying fraudulent activities.