This course is funded
through OJJDP. To register, you must be affiliated with an ICAC Task Force.
Furthermore, you must agree to comply with the Operational and Investigative Standards
established by ICAC. If you have any questions about the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards,please contact your ICAC commander. Course description
This course provides students with the fundamental
knowledge and skills they need to investigate crimes involving virtual
currency. Instructors explain foundational concepts like the characteristics
of money, virtual currency, and cryptocurrency. Blockchain technology,
proof of work, and proof of stake are covered and students learn how
industry-leading cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin®, Ethereum®, and Monero) work and how they differ from each
other. Finally, students learn investigative techniques for tracking and
documenting transactions, and best practices for seizing and securing
cryptocurrency.
Hands-on exercises include:
opening a bitcoin wallet, bitcoin transactions, investigating the blockchain,
and identifying services using free/open source explorers. Key concepts covered in this course include:
• Virtual currency basics
• Blockchain
• Cryptocurrencies in
detail
• Investigative
techniques
• Stablecoins
• Decentralized finance (DeFi)
• Non-fungible tokens (NFT)
Students who
complete this course and pass the post test are eligible for 1.0 point toward
the 3CE and 3CI certifications.
Cancellation
All classes are subject to
cancellation up to 45 days before the start of class if the minimum class
registration threshold is not met. |
Computer Requirements
The
hands-on practical exercises are intensive, critical to understanding the
material being taught, and required to successfully complete the class. If your
computer hardware does not meet the mandatory requirements listed below, your
experience in taking the class will be less than ideal and may also impact other
students while the instructors take time to troubleshoot hardware and software
problems.
Mandatory Operating System
Requirements
• Operating system. Your computer must be running Microsoft Windows 10 or macOS v10.12 or
later. Make sure your operating system is fully updated prior to class.
•
Smartphones and tablets are prohibited.
• Local administrator access is required. If you do not have
administrative rights, you will not be able to successfully complete the class.
Prior to class, please check with your IT department to install the required
software.
• Disconnect your VPN. Disconnect your work virtual private network (VPN).
Being connected to the Internet through a VPN can block access to the virtual
lab environment.
Mandatory Software Requirements
• Citrix
Workspace App. Required to access our virtual lab
environment and to complete the required hands-on practical exercises.
• Google
Chrome. The recommended browser to launch our virtual lab
environment.
• Webex Meetings. Required to enter our live
online training environment, Webex Training Center.
• Webex Chrome Extension. Required to launch our
live online training environment, Webex Training Center, and works hand-in-hand
with the Webex Meetings application.
Mandatory
Hardware Requirements
• Dual monitors. You
will need one monitor to join the online classroom, view presentations, see the
instructor’s shared screen, and interact with the instructor(s). The second
monitor is needed to join and use the virtual lab environment to complete
hands-on practical exercises. Not being able to see both interfaces (the online
classroom, and virtual lab environment) simultaneously will make it difficult,
if not impossible to successfully complete hands-on practical exercises. Large
screen monitors, trying to run the two different interfaces split screen, will
NOT work. Multiple computers can also work as a substitute to having multiple
monitors.
• Hard-wired, high-speed
Internet connection. A wireless Internet connection may be sufficient,
however, a wired connection will improve latency and buffering, and will also
provide better connection speeds and stability overall.
• Microphone and speakers. This is an interactive, live training class and a microphone
is required to interact with the instructor(s), ask questions, give answers, and
provide insights to help enhance the overall class experience. We recommend a
headset, headphones, or earbuds to eliminate feedback and echo when using your
microphone.
If you have
any questions regarding the mandatory minimum hardware requirements, please
contact liveonline@nw3c.org. |