Overview
What this challenge is about.
Audit a custom fintech protocol’s Go code and spec, then deliver a ranked report with fixes. Earn a verifiable certificate.
The scenario
The exchange (regulated by MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)) cannot ship custom-crypto-to-partners without an external audit on record — the board needs to see this before the integration kickoff.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Audit a custom cryptographic settlement protocol for a regulated crypto exchange and produce a CISO-grade report with ranked findings and concrete fixes.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Run a structured cryptographic protocol audit end-to-end
- Compare custom constructions to standardized equivalents (TLS, NIST KDFs)
- Rank findings using CVSS-style severity scoring
- Communicate cryptographic risk to a non-technical board
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Applied Cryptography
Master · Security
Strong alignment
This challenge maps to Applied Cryptography at the Master level. It sharpens the same practical skills your coursework expects — but in a real industry context with actual constraints and deliverables.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
Each one shows up on your verified credential.
- Applied Cryptography
Apply applied cryptography to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Cryptographic Audit
Apply cryptographic audit to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Protocol Analysis
Apply protocol analysis to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Threat Modeling
Apply threat modeling to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Documentation
Apply documentation to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Stakeholder Communication
Apply stakeholder communication to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
Careers
Career paths this challenge builds toward
Completing this challenge demonstrates skills that transfer directly to these roles: