(Part 1 of Cybersecurity Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about binary code, how computers and networks work, and how to stay safe online.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about binary code.
- Learn what a network is and what networks you are apart of.
- Know what a protocol is and give an example.
- Learn what a computer handshake is.
- Know what malware means and what ways it can enter your computer.
* – 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
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Binary Code Projects by Steam Powered Family
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out how computers read information
- Discover how networks work
- Find out what protocols are and create one
- Explore computer communication protocol
- Find out what malware is
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: Binary Bracelets, Networking, AND Roll with Protocols
- Mtg 2: Malware Cards, Three-Way Handshake, AND Cyber Crime Game
- Junior Cybersecurity Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Junior Cybersecurity Glossary by GSUSA
- Junior Cybersecurity Parent Guide by GSUSA
- VTK Binary Bracelets by GSUSA
- VTK Three Way Handshake by GSUSA
- VTK Cyber Crime Cases by GSUSA
- VTK Malware by GSUSA
GSUSA VTK Disclaimer: Permission for use of Code.org activities is provided by Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to giving every student in every school the opportunity to learn computer science. See www.code.org.
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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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