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BLOCKCHAIN SECURITY#1

The practices and technologies used to protect blockchain systems from threats and vulnerabilities.

SMART CONTRACT#2

Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code on the blockchain.

VULNERABILITY#3

A weakness in a system that can be exploited by threats to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.

SECURITY AUDIT#4

A systematic evaluation of a blockchain application to identify security vulnerabilities and assess compliance.

REENTRANCY ATTACK#5

A type of exploit that allows an attacker to repeatedly call a function before the previous execution is complete.

OVERFLOW AND UNDERFLOW#6

Errors that occur when a calculation exceeds the maximum or minimum limit of a data type, leading to unexpected behavior.

MITIGATION STRATEGY#7

A plan developed to reduce the impact or likelihood of vulnerabilities being exploited.

CONSENSUS MECHANISM#8

The algorithm used by blockchain networks to achieve agreement on the state of the blockchain among distributed nodes.

DATA INTEGRITY#9

The assurance that data is accurate, consistent, and trustworthy across the blockchain.

THREAT MODELING#10

The process of identifying and evaluating potential threats to a blockchain application.

SECURITY TOOLS#11

Software and frameworks used to conduct security audits and assessments on blockchain applications.

CASE STUDY#12

An in-depth analysis of a specific instance of blockchain security breach to understand vulnerabilities and responses.

RISK ASSESSMENT#13

The systematic process of evaluating potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.

AUDIT REPORT#14

A document detailing the findings of a security audit, including vulnerabilities and recommended actions.

INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES#15

Established guidelines and standards that are recognized as effective in ensuring security in blockchain applications.

ACTION PLAN#16

A detailed strategy outlining the steps to address identified vulnerabilities in a blockchain application.

COMPLIANCE#17

Adherence to laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to blockchain security.

BLOCKCHAIN BREACH#18

An incident where unauthorized access is gained to a blockchain system, compromising its integrity or data.

SECURITY FRAMEWORK#19

A structured approach to managing security risks, often including policies, procedures, and tools.

PEER REVIEW#20

A process where peers evaluate each other's work to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY#21

A concise overview of the main points of an audit report, aimed at stakeholders.

PROFESSIONAL REPORT DESIGN#22

The practice of structuring and formatting audit reports to enhance clarity and professionalism.

BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATION#23

Software built on blockchain technology that serves specific functions in various industries.

SENSITIVE DATA#24

Information that must be protected from unauthorized access due to its confidential nature.

NETWORK SECURITY#25

Measures taken to protect data during transfer across networks, including encryption and access controls.