BTA CBSP Exam: Certified Blockchain Security Professional Practice Tests

The CBSP (Certified Blockchain Security Professional) exam is a Blockchain Training Alliance (BTA) certification with 70 multiple-choice questions, a 90-minute time limit and a 70% passing score. The exam voucher costs $300 USD, and the certification stays valid for two years from the day you pass.

The CBSP exam proves you can identify, assess and defend against attacks on blockchain networks and smart contracts. It is built for security professionals, blockchain architects and developers who work with distributed ledgers.

TroyTec's CBSP practice exams follow all twelve official BTA exam sections. You can practice in PDF or in the Online Test Engine before you book your exam.

CBSP exam overview

• Vendor : Blockchain Training Alliance (BTA)

• Exam code : CBSP

• Certification : Certified Blockchain Security Professional

• Number of questions : 70 multiple-choice

• Time limit : 90 minutes

• Passing score : 70%

• Exam cost : $300 USD

• Voucher validity : One year from purchase

• Language : English

• Delivery : Online

• Results : Immediate, reported as PASS/FAIL with your percentage

• Certification validity: Two years from the day you pass

CBSP exam sections

The CBSP exam tests twelve sections. BTA does not publish a percentage weighting for each one, so give every section study time.

• Fundamental Blockchain Security

• Consensus in the Blockchain

• Advanced Blockchain Security Mechanisms

• Smart Contract Security

• Blockchain Risk Assessment

• Basic Blockchain Security

• Blockchain for Business

• Securely Implementing Business Blockchains

• Network-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks

• System-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks

• Smart Contract Vulnerabilities and Attacks

• Security of Alternative DLT Architectures

Skills the CBSP validates and who should take it

Passing the CBSP shows you can secure a blockchain network from design through operation. BTA describes it as a performance-based exam: questions reflect tasks you would carry out on the job.

Skills validated:

• Telling apart security threats and attacks on a blockchain network

• Applying blockchain security methods, best practices and risk mitigation

• Recognizing the known cyber-attack vectors against blockchains

• Running a security risk analysis of a blockchain network

• Understanding blockchain's built-in security features and their limits

• Following security best practices as a blockchain system or network administrator

• Protecting data stored on and around a blockchain

Who should take it: blockchain architects, blockchain developers, application developers, blockchain system administrators, network security architects, cybersecurity experts, and IT professionals with cybersecurity experience.

BTA CBSP vs Blockchain Council CBSP

Two different organizations offer a certification called "Certified Blockchain Security Professional". This page covers the Blockchain Training Alliance (BTA) exam.

Issuer
BTA CBSP : Blockchain Training Alliance
Blockchain Council CBSP : Blockchain Council

Certification code
BTA CBSP : CBSP
Blockchain Council CBSP : EX-CBSP

Exam format
BTA CBSP : 70 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass
Blockchain Council CBSP : Online exam, English

Listed price
BTA CBSP : $300 USD exam voucher
Blockchain Council CBSP : $199 USD (listed November 2026)

Scoring, retakes and recertification

You get your result right after the exam: PASS or FAIL, plus your percentage. BTA does not report scores for individual questions.

Rule
Retake cost : A new exam voucher for each attempt
First retake : Wait at least 48 hours
Later retakes : Wait 14 days between attempts
After passing : You cannot retake the same exam version for 12 months
Recertification : Every two years; the certification expires two years from your pass date

Why prepare with TroyTec CBSP practice exams

TroyTec's CBSP practice exams let you test yourself under real exam conditions before you spend $300 on a voucher.

• Covers all twelve sections: questions map to every official BTA CBSP exam section, including smart contract and network-level attacks.

• Real exam timing: practice 70 questions in 90 minutes in the Online Test Engine.

• Two formats: study offline with the PDF or practice timed sessions online.

• Explanations: each answer explains why the correct option is right.

Start your CBSP practice test today and walk into the exam knowing your score.

FAQs

How many questions are on the CBSP exam?
The CBSP exam has 70 multiple-choice questions. You have 90 minutes to complete it.

What is the passing score for the CBSP exam?
The passing score is 70%. Results are reported as PASS or FAIL with your percentage, right after the exam.

How much does the CBSP exam cost?
The CBSP exam voucher costs $300 USD. The voucher is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

How long is the CBSP certification valid?
The CBSP certification is valid for two years from the day you pass. After that, you need to recertify.

Can I retake the CBSP exam if I fail?
Yes, but you need a new exam voucher for each attempt. You must wait 48 hours before the first retake and 14 days between later attempts.

Is the CBSP exam open book?
No. Internet access, course material and study guides are not allowed during the exam.

Is CBSP offered by BTA or Blockchain Council?
Both organizations offer a Certified Blockchain Security Professional certification, but they are different exams. This page covers the Blockchain Training Alliance (BTA) CBSP: 70 questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass.

Are there prerequisites for the CBSP exam?
BTA does not list a mandatory prerequisite on its exam page. It recommends the exam for IT professionals with cybersecurity experience, blockchain architects and developers.