(Part 2 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?
Keep your online information safe.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn what makes you unique from other people.
- Learn what is NOT safe to share.
- Learn what IS safe to share.
- Learn to know who is safe to trust online.
- Practice being safe through role play or questions.
* – 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
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Other Resources
- See the Activity List – choose your own activities!
- What is NOT safe to share by Digital Responsibility.org
- Who is safe to trust online from Safe Search Kids
- 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:
- Create your identity
- Find out what information to keep private when you go online
- Find out how to share information safely online
- Find out why you have to be careful about who you trust online
- Test your knowledge of online safety rules
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: Fingerprint ID, Share Board, AND Bag It Activity
- Mtg 2: Shred It Activity, Two Truths and a Lie, AND True or False Cybersecurity Facts
- Brownie Cybersecurity Note to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Brownie Cybersecurity Glossary by GSUSA
- Cybersecurity Girl Survey by GSUSA
- VTK Brownie Fingerprint Record Sheet by GSUSA
- VTK Brownie Fingerprint Types by GSUSA
- VTK My Family and Me 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 Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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