(Part 3 of Cybersecurity Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Crack a code and learn how to protect computers from online dangers.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Solve one secret code.
- Tell the difference between real and fake pictures.
- Learn what a digital footprints are.
- Learn how computer viruses happen and how to prevent them.
- Learn what kinds of cyber-attacks there are.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
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Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
Other Resources
- See the Activity List – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
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At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Crack a code to solve a problem
- Investigate what’s real and fake in photos
- Find out about digital footprints
- Investigate how a computer virus can spread
- Explore a cyber attack
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Sold as a single booklet of all 3 Progressive Badges)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Code Breaking, Spot the Real Deal, AND Digital Trail Game
- Mtg 2: OK to Share, Telephone Disruption Game, AND Digital Germs
- Brownie Cybersecurity Note to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Brownie Cybersecurity Glossary by GSUSA
- Cybersecurity Girl Survey by GSUSA
- Brownie Cybersecurity Caregiver Letter by GSUSA
- VTK Code Sheet by GSUSA
- VTK Spot the Real Deal by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Cybersecurity badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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