Investigating Crypto Currencies

It is recommended that you have at least 1 year of experience in the cybersecurity domain in order to maximize course outcomes.

Upon completion of this course you will;

• Have a clear understanding of the Blockchain
• Understand the technical elements of Blockchain composition and role in investigations
• Understand the wider Crypto Currency arena and criminalisation of different currencies. Wallet explanations and review of other currencies.
• Understand the mechanics of a Crypto Currency Transaction
• Understand how Crypto Currencies are hidden and moved actively by criminality across a number of different facets
• Understand the presenting and briefing different entities in order to secure and preserve best evidence in relation to Crypto Currency investigations.
• Have an understanding of the fundamentals of Crypto Currency Investigation including confirmation of student learning through exercise debrief

• Introduction to the Blockchain and Crypto Currencies
• Understanding Blockchain Technology
• Introduction to Crypto Currency and Wallets
• Sending and Receiving Crypto Currency – Exercise
• Moving and Cleaning Crypto Currency – Tumblers, Washers, ATM’s, Casino’s
• Crypto Currency Wallets Part 2 – Forensics and Attribution
• Course Exercise and Debrief – Researching the journey of currency through various wallets
• Presenting intelligence and evidence of crypto currency usage
• Supervising cryptocurrency investigations
• Search team methodology
• Forensic analytical traces
• Court prosecution and presentation overview