NCI Brownie Cybersecurity Safeguard Certificate

Issued by New College Institute

The Cybersecurity Safeguard badge can be earned with completion of skills that lead to a mastery in understanding identity information that needs to be protected on the internet. Brownies will create an internet identity, take steps to keep information private, what to avoid sharing with others, and the reasons to be proactive in identity protection. Brownies will be able to test their knowledge of internet safety as a culminating activity for the badge.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

With technology changing and new opportunities that are increasing daily, it is important to recognize that safeguards should be in place for the present and future safety. Brownies will learn how to create a safe identity, how to keep identity safe when online, how to safely share information online, discover why you should be careful with who you trust online, and learn ten basic rules for internet safety.