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Overview

Blockchain as a technology has captured the imagination of businesses since 2009 when the Bitcoin protocol was introduced to the world. Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that is regulated through a consensus mechanism and secured with cryptographic technology. Although functionally identical to a distributed ledger, the integrity of transactions … For more content click the Read More button below. With its potential ability to disrupt intermediary services, Blockchain has the potential to serve as a foundation for new socio-economic systems. This innovation could usher in a new and decentralized paradigm of data governance to prevent and alleviate attacks on central points of failure common to most cybersecurity breaches in many businesses. The course aims to introduce students to the world of blockchain innovations with specific focus on those that will impact the domain of cybersecurity and the paradigm of self sovereign identity through a decentralized design of data governance and that of business operations. 

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1003
Domestic Students$4470
International Students$6150

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