(Part of Cybersecurity Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2018.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Crack a code, learn how to protect computers from online dangers, and what identity theft and phishing is.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Make a Shift Cypher to create and solve a code.
- Learn why software updates help keep a computer safe.
- Know what identity theft is.
- Know what to do if your identity is stolen.
- Learn what Phishing is and how to spoke a fake message.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
Activity List for Junior Cybersecurity Investigator
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
Do four Required Activities:
- Read Software Update Safety.
- Read Identity Theft Basics.
- Pick one Shift Cypher Creation activity.
- Pick one Phishing Know How activity.
Not required additional Activities:
- Any Software Update activity.
- Any Identity Theft activity.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (1) 90 Min Mtg – Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Shift Cipher, Emoji Update, Identity Theft
- Mtg 2: Me Again, Something’s Phishy
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- None Currently Available.
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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Cybersecurity Investigator 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Cybersecurity Investigator 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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