SNS S554 Blockchain and Smart Contract Security
 
Course Description
The SNS S554 Blockchain and Smart Contract Security course provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of the security challenges, risks, and defense strategies associated with blockchain networks and smart contract ecosystems. This training equips learners with the expertise needed to analyze decentralized applications, identify vulnerabilities, and secure blockchain-based environments.
 
Through practical labs, guided exercises, and real-world case studies, you’ll learn how blockchain architectures function, how smart contracts are developed and deployed, and how threat actors exploit weaknesses within decentralized platforms. The course emphasizes both offensive and defensive techniques to help you build secure, resilient solutions.
 
What You Will Learn
Core blockchain concepts, protocols, and distributed ledger mechanics
Smart contract fundamentals, common vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques
Security architecture for decentralized applications
Threat modeling for blockchain ecosystems
Analysis of consensus mechanisms and attack vectors
Tools and methodologies for auditing smart contracts
Best practices for securing blockchain networks and preventing exploits
Incident response considerations for blockchain-based systems
Who This Course Is For
Cybersecurity professionals exploring blockchain and Web3 security
Smart contract developers seeking to identify and prevent vulnerabilities
Security analysts, auditors, and researchers analyzing decentralized systems
Learners preparing for blockchain and smart contract security certifications
 
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze blockchain architectures, identify smart contract vulnerabilities, apply secure development practices, and assess decentralized applications—fully aligned with the objectives of the SNS S554 Blockchain and Smart Contract Security program.