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THIS MODULE IS PART OF THE WEB 3 FOUNDATIONS CERTIFICATE

Safeguarding Your Digital Assets

Learn essential security measures like 2FA, VPNs, and physical backups to protect your valuable assets in the crypto realm.
4 main lessons
1 exercise
Module length:85 minutes

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Why this module matters
An extra layer of protection

Learning how to set up Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts, reducing the risk of unauthorised access.

Protect your privacy

Using a VPN helps you secure your online activities, protect your privacy, and prevent potential cyber threats when accessing digital assets.

Backups

Learning how to create physical and secure backups of your cryptocurrency keys is important to protecting your valuable assets, ensuring they remain accessible and safe from loss.

Learning Goals

A detailed breakdown of the main learning goals for this module

  • Getting familiar with the security checklist

  • Learn to setup Two Factor Authentication

  • Understanding why to use a VPN

  • Physical and safe backup of your cryptocurrency keys

Practice with hands-on exercises

From storing assets offline to using a VPN and 2-Factor Authentication, the exercise kit includes all the essential steps to keep your information safe.

Instructor

Erin Grover

Web 3 and Blockchain Expert

Erin's experience in blockchain began in asset management and crypto algo funds, and she is now a Web3 and blockchain expert with a focus on impact-driven applications. She is currently dedicated to blockchain developer education, carbon markets, and smart supply chains for agriculture. Erin has conducted extensive field research on emerging DeFi markets in East Africa and India, with a strong emphasis on financial inclusion. She serves as an advisor at Dublin's AKASHA Innovation Hub, which provides incubation and acceleration for blockchain projects at various stages. Erin is passionate about creating more opportunities for financial prosperity and sustainable investment products, particularly for diverse populations and women. You can connect with Erin on LinkedIn via this link.

Next Steps

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