Crypto Investigator - Module 5: Blockchain Forensics

The fifth module does a deep dive into forensics. To do this, the course looks at the technicalities of blockchain technology, identifying how the tech provides anonymity, yet provides an immutable and digital public ledger that records all of the transactions that its cryptocurrency is used for. You’ll explore analytical tools for investigating cryptocurrency crimes and enhance your ability to identify proper investigative tactics related to this kind of illegal activity. The course will provide you with the context of how blockchains function and the pseudo-anonymous nature of cryptocurrency. You’ll look at how investigators review and analyze data to efficiently spot illicit activity or support criminal investigations. 

This module is taught by Robert Whitaker and Teresa Anaya.

A brief bio of Robert -

Robert has served in law enforcement for 23 years, including as a Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), where he oversaw the program responsible for cryptocurrency investigations, training, equipment, analytical support, and investigative methodologies needed by HSI special agents worldwide. Robert is a Certified Bitcoin Professional.

A brief bio of Teresa -

Teresa has over 25 years experience focused on fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing investigations, including for the FDIC after the financial crisis of 2008, and for Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of America and others. As Project Manager at Bank of America, she worked to develop a proprietary Know Your Customer (KYC) suite of applications. Teresa is ITIL 3 Certified, a Certified Fraud Examiner, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a Certified Bitcoin Professional.