Advanced Blockchain Forensics, AI and Cybersecurity Tools Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of Blockchain Technology and Cryptography

ü  Understanding Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)

ü  Public vs. Private keys and Digital Signatures

ü  Mechanics of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Smart Contracts

ü  Consensus Mechanisms: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake

ü  Practical Session: Setting up an investigative node and exploring raw block data

Module 2: The Evolving Landscape of Crypto-Crime and Illicit Actors

ü  Analysis of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)

ü  Darknet Markets and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) exchange risks

ü  Phishing, SIM swapping, and social engineering in crypto

ü  Terrorist financing and state-sponsored cyber warfare

ü  Practical Session: Profiling a known illicit wallet address using OSINT tools

Module 3: Blockchain Forensics Course: Transaction Tracing and Analysis

ü  Following the "Money Trail" on the Bitcoin UTXO model

ü  Account-based tracing on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

ü  Heuristics for wallet clustering and identification

ü  Attribution techniques for Centralized Exchanges (CEX)

ü  Practical Session: Using forensic software to visualize a multi-hop transaction path

Module 4: Advanced Investigative Techniques for Privacy Coins and Mixers

ü  Identifying mixing patterns (Wasabi, Samourai, Tornado Cash)

ü  Challenges of privacy-centric coins (Monero, Zcash)

ü  De-mixing techniques and statistical analysis

ü  Tracing funds through "Peeling Chains"

ü  Practical Session: Identifying "tainted" funds within a complex transaction volume

Module 5: Leveraging AI in Cyber-Defense and Fraud Detection

ü  Machine Learning for anomalous pattern recognition

ü  Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Darkweb monitoring

ü  AI-driven predictive analysis for market manipulation detection

ü  Automating the "Know Your Transaction" (KYT) process

ü  Practical Session: Training a basic model to detect suspicious transaction spikes

Module 6: Cybersecurity Tools for Network Defense and Incident Response

ü  Deployment of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for blockchain nodes

ü  Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for crypto-custodians

ü  Vulnerability scanning for Smart Contracts

ü  Using SIEM tools for real-time crypto-security monitoring

ü  Practical Session: Performing a security audit on a sample Solidity smart contract

Module 7: Cross-Chain Investigations and DeFi Protocol Forensics

ü  Tracking assets across Cross-Chain Bridges

ü  Investigating Decentralized Finance (DeFi) rug pulls and exploits

ü  Liquidity pool analysis and flash loan forensic tracing

ü  NFT provenance and wash trading investigations

ü  Practical Session: Tracing a "hacked" asset from Ethereum to a Layer 2 solution

Module 8: Legal Frameworks, Evidence Seizure, and Chain of Custody

ü  Global regulations: FATF "Travel Rule" and MiCA

ü  Drafting subpoenas for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)

ü  Digital evidence preservation and forensic imaging

ü  Serving as an expert witness in blockchain cases

ü  Practical Session: Preparing a forensic report for legal submission

Module 9: Strategic Implementation of Blockchain, AI, or Cybersecurity Tools

ü  Cost-benefit analysis of premium forensic platforms

ü  Integrating AI into existing SOC (Security Operations Center) workflows

ü  Building a corporate "Blockchain Incident Response" plan

ü  Ethics and privacy in digital surveillance

ü  Practical Session: Designing a custom security stack using open-source tools

Module 10: Capstone Project: Real-World Forensic Investigation Simulation

ü  Analyzing a simulated multi-million dollar exchange hack

ü  Correlating blockchain data with AI-generated threat intel

ü  Utilizing cybersecurity tools to track attacker entry points

ü  Final presentation of findings and recovery strategy

ü  Practical Session: Complete end-to-end investigation and asset recovery simulation

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are elite cybersecurity experts and former law enforcement investigators with over 20 years of experience in high-tech crime units. They have successfully led international task forces in the recovery of billions in stolen digital assets and are regular contributors to the development of blockchain, ai, or cybersecurity tools used by global intelligence agencies.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training maintains the highest standards of instructional design. Our blockchain forensics training courses online are updated monthly to ensure they cover the latest exploits, mixer technologies, and AI advancements, providing participants with cutting-edge knowledge.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this course to focus on your specific industry risk profile or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202