Webinar Series

AfterSchool Programs Present Opportunities to Grow the Cybersecurity Workforce

September 12, 2018
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Q & A 

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New Cybersecurity Badges

Overview
Elementary School

DAISY: Kindergarten — 1st grade

BROWNIE: 2nd — 3rd grades

JUNIOR: 4th — 5th grades

Badges launched Summer 2018.

Middle/High School

CADETTE: 6th — 8th grades

SENIOR: 9th — 10th grades

AMBASSADOR: 11th — 12 grades

Badges will launch Summer 2019.

CYBERSECURITY BADGE LAUNCH

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DAISY BADGE OVERVIEW

Cybersecurity 1: Basics 

• Find out about computer parts and how 

computers are connected, just like you! 

• Find out how computers work.

• Find out what safety and protection 

means.

• Discover how you’re connected, just like 

computers are!

When you've earned this badge, you'll 

know how how computers work and how 

to stay safe online.

Cybersecurity 2: Safeguards

• Find out how to stay safe when you go 

online.

• Discover what makes you different from 

others.

• Find out what information is private.

• Discover who is in your trust circle.

When you've earned this badge, you will 

know what privacy is and how to protect 

your identity.

Cybersecurity 3: Investigator

• Find out how computers gather 

information and solve problems.

• Find out how to search for an answer.

• Use clues to figure out who someone is.

• Test your powers of observation.

When you've earned this badge, you'll 

know how to use your powers of 

observation to investigate questions.

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BROWNIE BADGE OVERVIEW

Cybersecurity 1: Basics 

• Find out how you use technology and 

how you can keep your technology 

safe.

• Find out how you use technology.

• Discover what your technology can do.

• Find out how to create layers of 

security.

• Find out how to use real-life safety 

rules when you go online

• Find out how messages travel on the 

internet.

When you've earned this badge, you'll 

know cybersecurity basics and 

understand the role technology plays in 

your life.

Cybersecurity 2: Safeguards

• Find out how to be safe when you go 

online. 

• Create your identity.

• Find out what information to keep private 

when you go online.

• Find out how to share information safely 

online.

• Find out why you have to be careful about 

who you trust online.

• Test your knowledge of online safety rules.

When you've earned this badge, you'll know 

what information is private and how to share 

information safely.

Cybersecurity 3: Investigator

• Put on your detective hat and solve cyber 

crimes.

• Crack a code to solve a problem.

• Investigate what’s real and fake in photos.

• Find out about digital footprints.

• Investigate how a computer virus can 

spread.

• Explore a cyber attack.

When you've earned this badge, you'll know 

how to use investigative skills to spot 

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Cybersecurity 3: Investigator

• Become a cybersecurity investigator 

and learn how to spot threats online.

• Create and crack a shift cipher code.

• Find out how updates can help your 

security.

• Explore identity theft.

• Find out what to do if your identity is 

stolen.

• Investigate if a message is real or fake.

When you’ve earned this badge, you'll 

know how computers use codes to 

communicate and how to spot cyber 

crime.

JUNIOR BADGE OVERVIEW

Cybersecurity 1: Basics 

• Find out how computers talk to each 

other. 

• 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.

When you’ve earned this badge, you'll 

know the basics of cybersecurity and how 

computers communicate.

Cybersecurity 2: Safeguards

• Find out how to keep your online identity 

safe. 

• Create and protect a username.

• Create and protect a password.

• Discover how you share information and 

what to share.

• Find out how information online can last 

forever.

• Find out who is trustworthy online.

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MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL BADGES

• 9 badges (3 per grade level)

• Same progression as younger girls (Basics, Safeguards, Investigator)

• Content under development

• Activities to be piloted fall 2018

• Possible topics include: encryption, ethics, hacking technique, GenCyber

principles, career exploration, digital footprints, traceroute mapping, security 

breaches, crisis communication, etc.

• Cyber Challenge event will be piloted at 10 councils in October 2019

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HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT GIRLS

Go to gsusa.org

Click on Find a Council.

Call your local council and let them know 

you’re interested in being an episodic 

volunteer with a focus on cybersecurity.

Need help? E-mail STEM@girlscouts.org.

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Q & A 

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AUGUST 2017
Our Mission

• To Inspire and Enable All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To 

Become Caring, Productive and Responsible Citizens.

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Our Great Futures Vision

• We want every child to graduate from high school, prepared for 

post secondary success with a plan for the future, good 

character and citizenship, and the tools to live a healthy 

lifestyle.

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Our Reach

• 78,000 youth served 

• 133 Clubs

• 63 Counties

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Our Work

• Education & Workforce Development

• Career Readiness & Leadership Development

• Health & Wellness

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Our Work

• Education & Workforce Development

• Power Hour

• Diplomas2 Degrees

• STEM

• Career Readiness & Leadership Development

• Career Launch

• Jr. Staff

• Torch Club/KeyStone/Youth of the Year

• Health & Wellness

• Triple Play

• Smart Moves

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Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT: STATE ENGAGEMENT:

• 2.75M kids engaged in STEM.

• STEM programming at all 

4,300 Clubs.

• 29,000 kids engaged in STEM 

programming.

• STEM programming at all 133 

Clubs.

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GEORGIA BGC PROGRAMS:

• Annual Georgia STEM Competition

• Robotics

• Northwest Georgia

• CSRA

• Bulloch County

• Columbus

• Coding

• Metro Atlanta

• CSRA

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Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
IMPACT

NATIONAL: STATE ENGAGEMENT:

2016 BGCA Graduating Class:

• Boys 57% more interested in STEM 

careers, compared to 44% peers.

• Girls 50% more interested in STEM 

careers, compared to 16% peers. 

• 96% high school graduation.

• 89% to pursue post-secondary 

opportunities.

• 66% GABGC kids express interest 

in STEM career; 

• 77% GABGC kids efficient in 

STEM subjects. 

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Q & A 

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Thank You for Joining Us!

Upcoming Webinar: “The Underserved Cybersecurity Workforce: Securely 

Provisioning our Future ”

When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST

Register: https://nist-nice.adobeconnect.com/webinaroct2018/event/registration.html

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