{"product_id":"cryptocurrency-basics-managing-security","title":"Cryptocurrency Basics: Managing Security","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName of Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cryptocurrency Basics: Managing Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael Schloh von Bennewitz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08-09, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhibition World Bahrain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1200 BHD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Short Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe review most aspects of cryptocurrency systems and identify secure engineering practice while examining the roles of users, consumers, providers, and regulators. This is comprehensive training illustrating the cryptographic primitives of a wallet, the flow of funds across nodes in blocks, to the custodial or regulatory systems managing user transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Course Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Security is a practical, no-nonsense introduction to safely navigating the world of digital assets. Designed for beginners and curious professionals alike, this course demystifies how cryptocurrencies work while focusing on the real risks users face every day where wallet compromise, phishing attacks, exchange failures, and human error are considered. Participants will gain a clear understanding of private keys, seed phrases, wallets, and transaction mechanics, along with why these elements are frequent targets for attackers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough hands-on demonstrations and real-world scenarios, attendees will learn how to set up and secure wallets, evaluate hot and cold storage options, recognize common scams, and build a personal threat model. By the end of the course, students won’t just understand cryptocurrency, they’ll know how to manage it responsibly, protect it effectively, and avoid the costly mistakes that plague even experienced users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. 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Difficulty Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e - The student has education and some experience in the field and familiarity with the topic being presented. The student has foundational knowledge that the course will leverage to provide practical skills on the topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner\u003c\/strong\u003e - The student has an interest in the topic presented and general technology knowledge that a power user or undergraduate student may have acquired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. What Students Should Bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaptop you control from the UEFI to the OS, and a USB cable with a Type-C plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6. What the Trainer Will Provide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB media drive, hardware developer kit, hardware wallet, and printed workbook. These course materials belong to you, to take home for continued study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e7. Trainer(s) Bio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMichael Schloh von Bennewitz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Schloh von Bennewitz (MSvB) is a computer scientist specializing in financial technology and embedded systems. As chairman of Novel Circuits and director of Cryptocurrency Advocate, he produces cryptosecure electronic devices while contributing to Opensource development communities. Michael teaches hardware security to cryptocurrency groups and fosters electronics enthusiasts eager to explore secure hardware devices. Together with a team of hackers, he leads the cryptocurrency areas at DEFCON since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8. 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