Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up: Securing and Preventing Attacks on Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Applications, NFTs, and Smart Contracts

Length: 176 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 2022-09-07
ISBN-10: 1119896290
ISBN-13: 9781119896296
Sales Rank: #1103569 (See Top 100 Books)

The gold standard in up-to-date blockchain cybersecurity handbooks

In Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up: Securing and Preventing Attacks on Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Applications, NFTs, and Smart Contracts, accomplished blockchain and cybersecurity consultant and educator Howard E. Poston delivers an authoritative exploration of blockchain and crypto cybersecurity. In the book, the author shows you exactly how cybersecurity should be baked into the blockchain at every layer of the technology’s ecosystem. You’ll discover how each layer can be attacked and learn how to prevent and respond to those attacks in an environment of constant technological change and evolution.

You’ll also find:

Illuminating case studies of real-world attacks and defenses at various layers in the blockchain ecosystem
Thorough introductions to blockchain technology, including its implementations in areas like crypto, NFTs, and smart contracts
Comprehensive explorations of critical blockchain topics, including protocols, consensus, and proof of work

A can’t-miss resource for blockchain and cybersecurity professionals seeking to stay on the cutting-edge of a rapidly evolving area, Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up will also earn a place on the bookshelves of software developers working with cryptocurrencies and other blockchain implementations.

Cover
Table of Contents
Title Page
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Blockchain Security
    The Goals of Blockchain Technology
    Structure of the Blockchain
    Inside the Blockchain Ecosystem
    Threat Modeling for the Blockchain
    Conclusion
CHAPTER 2: Fundamentals
    Cryptographic Primitives
    Data Structures
    Conclusion
    Notes
CHAPTER 3: Protocols
    Consensus
    Block Creation
    Conclusion
    Notes
CHAPTER 4: Infrastructure
    Nodes
    Networks
    Conclusion
    Notes
CHAPTER 5: Advanced
    Smart Contracts
    Blockchain Extensions
    Conclusion
    Notes
CHAPTER 6: Considerations for Secure Blockchain Design
    Blockchain Type
    Privacy and Security Enhancements
    Legal and Regulatory Compliance
    Designing Secure Blockchains for the Future
Index
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Technical Editor
End User License Agreement