Ultimate Blockchain Security Handbook: Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques and Strategies for Risk Management, Threat Modeling, Pen Testing, and Smart Contract Defense for Blockchain

Blockchain Security is not an option, it’s a necessity.

Key Features

• An in-depth examination of the security aspects of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger Fabric.
• Comprehensive coverage of smart contract vulnerabilities, attack analysis, and effective security measures.
• Leverage Blockchain Risk Management Framework for managing risks associated with blockchain technology
• Practical insights into testing and assessing the security of blockchain applications.
• Strategies and solutions for robust access control using blockchain-based identity and access management.
• Expert insights on identifying and categorizing risks using advanced threat modeling techniques.

Book Description

The Ultimate Blockchain Security Handbook will help you identify and remediate your Blockchain solution bugs before others do. Covering the latest threats and vulnerabilities, as well as effective mitigation strategies, it takes you on a journey from the security foundations of blockchain technology to implementing advanced security solutions for blockchain applications. It helps you identify, assess, and mitigate risks using a variety of tools and techniques, including threat modeling, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, attack analysis, and security audits. It covers formal verification methods for testing smart contract code, with an application of the K semantic framework. It then explores a range of blockchain security solutions, including zero-knowledge proof architecture, access control design, establishment of robust public key infrastructures, and the implementation of security logging and monitoring tools to track activities effectively.

What you will learn

• Acquire proficiency in efficiently assessing and categorizing risks through comprehensive threat modeling exercises.
• Learn to conduct thorough audits of smart contracts and blockchain applications using diverse tools, formal verification methods, and established frameworks.
• Learn to design secure blockchain architectures by implementing cutting-edge techniques, including zero-knowledge proofs, access controls, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and robust security logging.
• Learn to take appropriate actions when encountering cryptocurrency-related internet scams, ensuring a safer digital environment.

Who is this book for?

This book is tailored for blockchain developers, architects, security experts, software professionals, and researchers/cryptographers seeking in-depth knowledge of blockchain security. Whether you’re building blockchain systems, strengthening security expertise, integrating blockchain into software, or delving into advanced research, this book equips you with essential skills and insights.