Program Overview
2026 University of Denver Program Information
Blockchain Security by Infosec
The Blockchain Security by Infosec program is designed to equip students with the knowledge to secure blockchain applications and infrastructures. The course covers the essential principles of blockchain security, including the fundamental components of blockchain, its structure, and the role of cryptography. Students will explore consensus algorithms like proof of work and proof of stake and delve into their potential vulnerabilities. The program also covers the operation of blockchain nodes and networks, as well as the unique security challenges of smart contracts, particularly on platforms like Ethereum.
Course Details
- Instructor: Infosec Institute
- Course Description: Discover the essential principles of blockchain security, starting with the fundamental components of blockchain, its structure, and the role of cryptography.
- Topics Covered:
- Consensus algorithms like proof of work and proof of stake
- Potential vulnerabilities of consensus algorithms
- Operation of blockchain nodes and networks
- Security challenges of smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum
- Alternative distributed ledger architectures and cutting-edge cryptographic methods
Related Classes
The following classes are related to the Blockchain Security by Infosec program:
- Enhancing Your Productivity
- Building Agents with the Google Agent Developer Kit
- Learning Graphic Design: Techniques
- Running a Design Business: Designer-Client Agreements
- Microsoft Project 2013 Essential Training
- Monday Productivity Pointers
- Learning Graphic Design: Things Every Designer Should Know
- Writing: The Craft of Story
- Word 2013 Essential Training
- Excel 2013 Essential Training
- Working On Camera: Video Makeup Techniques
- Creative Inspirations: Big Spaceship, Digital Creative Agency
- Creative Inspirations: Ed Emberley, Children's Book Illustrator
- Creative Inspirations: Marian Bantjes, Graphic Artist
- Creative Inspirations: Stefan G. Bucher, Designer, Illustrator, and Writer (Daily Monsters, Daily Letter, etc. are some of his projects) is not included in the list as it is not directly related to the Blockchain Security by Infosec program, however, other creative inspirations are listed below for completeness:
- Creative Inspirations: Natalie Fobes, Photographer
- Excel 2010 Essential Training
- Creative Inspirations: Kit Hinrichs, Graphic Designer
- Creative Inspirations: Duarte Design, Presentation Design Studio
- Creative Inspirations: Harry Marks, Broadcast Designer
Career & Professional Development
The University of Denver offers various resources for career and professional development, including:
- Student Appointments
- Pioneer Careers Online (PCO)
- Meet the Team
- Video Library
- Resources
- Student Employment
- Events
- About
- Burwell Center for Career Achievement
- Code of Conduct
Location and Hours
The Burwell Center for Career Achievement is located at: 2190 E. Asbury Avenue Denver, CO 80210
The center is open:
- Monday: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
