2011 – D/B: Cybersecurity Basics

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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This is not an official GSUSA Badge. This is an interpretation by The Badge Archive on how to combine the requirements for Daisy Cybersecurity Basics and Brownie Cybersecurity Basics.

What is this badge about?

Learn what technology is, computer parts, how internet and networks work, online safety rules, and how to protect your computer.

Our Summary* of Requirements:

Learn how often kids use technology and where technology is in the world.
Learn the basic parts of a computer and what they do.
Learn the process of how information is sent online, what a network is, and how computers are connected.
Learn basic safety rules to stay safe online.
Learn what protect means and how to protect your computer with multiple layers of security.

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices and official requirements of the badges being combined.}}

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Available Troop Meeting Plans

None Currently Available

Activity Choices

Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!

Do five Required Activities:

Read Layers of Cybersecurity.
Read Online Safety.
Read Internet and Networks.
Pick one Technology Hunt activity.
Pick one Computer Parts activity.

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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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Published on July 14, 2026. Author:

Tia Kennard

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Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Daisy Girl Scout Handbook. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2022.
Roberts, Rachel. Brownie the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
Stiepock, Lisa. Cadette the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
Tilden, Tommi Lewis. Ambassador the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
Tilden, Tommi Lewis. Senior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.