(Part 2 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 Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
A trio designed to be a progressive earning experience
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn how to prevent travel documents from being stolen.
- Learn which Wi-Fi networks are safe to use when using passwords and sending personal information.
- Learn how apps use encryption programs to keep conversations safe.
- Learn what a Faraday Cage is and why someone would use it.
- Learn how electronics can listen and send conversations without you knowing.
* – 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! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Protect your travel documents
- Protect your Wi-Fi
- Protect your conversations
- Protect your electronics
- Protect your environment
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: Wi-Fi Connect, Travel Documents, AND Conversations
- Mtg 2: Where in the World, Electronics, AND Home
- Brainstorm with Think Pair Share by GSUSA
- Senior Cybersecurity Note to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Senior Cybersecurity Glossary by GSUSA
- Senior Cybersecurity Family Guide by GSUSA
- VTK Where in the World Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Boarding Passes by GSUSA
- VTK Wi-Fi Network Options by GSUSA
- VTK Online Activity Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Code Word Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Smart Home Catalog 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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