2011 – Cadette Cybersecurity Investigator

(Part 3 of Cybersecurity Progressive Badge Set)

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge


Released in 2019 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Learn about log files and how to protect computers and information from online dangers.

Choose your own activities!

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Decide what a stranger might learn about you if they look at your text message history.
  2. Learn how to identify a phishing email.
  3. Find out 3 ways you can stay safe from hackers while using social media.
  4. Learn what a log file is.
  5. Learn 3 ways hackers try to get personal information.

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.

What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

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What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

  • None Currently Available
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At Home Plans

  • None Currently Available

GSUSA Information and Details

Five steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Find clues in text messages
  2. Identify phishing emails
  3. Learn how hackers use social media
  4. Analyze log files
  5. Protect your identity from hackers
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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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