Blockchain & Crypto Security
Certifications for blockchain security professionals, crypto security specialists, and Web3 security engineers. These focus on blockchain architecture, smart contract security, and cryptocurrency security.
Blockchain & Crypto Security at a glance
This category covers 3 cybersecurity certifications, with top reported salaries reaching $220,000. Each certification below maps to a specific role and skill profile — pick the one whose target audience and career paths match where you are or where you want to be.
The certifications
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CBSP (Certified Blockchain Security Professional) Blockchain Council · Intermediate
- Cost$299 exam fee
- Study time4-8 weeks study time
- Salary$130,000 - $180,000
- DemandHigh - blockchain security
- ValidityLifetime
Blockchain security professionals, security engineers
Career paths: Blockchain Security Professional · Security Engineer · Architect
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CBSE (Certified Blockchain Security Expert) 101Blockchains · Advanced
- Cost$499 exam fee
- Study time6-12 weeks study time
- Salary$150,000 - $220,000
- DemandHigh - blockchain expertise
- ValidityLifetime
Blockchain security experts, architects
Career paths: Blockchain Security Expert · Security Architect · Research Engineer
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BFC (Blockchain Fundamentals Certified) EC-Council · Entry-Level
- Cost$199 exam fee
- Study time2-4 weeks study time
- Salary$100,000 - $140,000
- DemandGrowing - blockchain adoption
- ValidityLifetime
Blockchain enthusiasts, career changers
Career paths: Blockchain Developer · Blockchain Analyst · Security Professional
How to choose
Start with the cert whose target audience matches your current role and the level matches your experience. Among those, the practical filter is usually cost and study time — pick what you can realistically commit to over the next 6 months. The career paths section tells you which roles each cert opens up; the salary range is a rough industry signal but varies heavily by region and employer.