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NPTG 8543

Blockchain Analytics

Students will develop and hone digital investigation techniques as they learn a risk-based approach to tracing the source of blockchain funds and de-anonymizing cryptocurrency transactions with cryptocurrency forensic tools. From Cryptocurrency 101 to writing reports to aid law enforcement with writing subpoenas, after the completion of the course students will be able to:

-Trace the source of blockchain funds and de-anonymize cryptocurrency transactions with cryptocurrency (or blockchain) forensic tools

-Quickly risk-rate tokens, transactions, and digital asset businesses

-Use advanced open-source techniques (like darknet research) to help complete enhanced due diligence reports

-Produce reports that can be given to law enforcement for asset recovery

Subject:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Division:
Intl Policy & Management
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections in Fall 2021 - MIIS, MIIS Second Half of Term

Fall 2021 - MIIS, MIIS First Half of Term

NPTG8543A-F21 Lecture (Barragan)