Earn Your Way Out of Debt, Before You Graduate
Your path to becoming a Security and Compliance professional. Build your own business or prepare for your dream job — either way, the knowledge you gain will be invaluable to yourself and everyone in your ecosystem.
$0-50/hr
Earning Potential
0 hrs
Training Program
Feb 15
Cohort Starts
Multiple Crises, One Solution
Our nation faces interconnected challenges that traditional approaches cannot solve. CGC addresses them all with a single, powerful model.
The Cyber Skills Gap
500,000+ cybersecurity jobs remain unfilled — but most are at enterprise level. 87% of America (small businesses, rural water utilities, local governments) has no access to affordable security professionals.
500K+
Unfilled Jobs
87%
SMBs Unprotected
The Student Debt Crisis
Students graduate with crushing debt and limited earning opportunities. 52% are underemployed a year after graduation, struggling to pay back loans while gaining no relevant experience.
$39K+
Avg Student Debt
52%
Underemployed
Critical Infrastructure Under Attack
Our water systems, power grids, and local governments are vulnerable. Adversaries are already inside — and traditional approaches aren't working. We need a new model to defend our communities.
16
Critical Sectors
70%
Lack Security Staff
The Experience Paradox
Students, colleges, and employers all face the same problem: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience.Traditional internships are limited and often unpaid.
3-5 yrs
Experience Required
Limited
Paid Internships
Our Goal: Organize, Train & Equip
We organize, train, and equip students while they're still in college — empowering them to make a meaningful difference in their communities, earn real income, and build careers that matter.
Your Path to Compliance Entrepreneurship
A structured three-phase program that takes you from student to independent consultant with real clients and real income.
Weeks 1-6
Foundational Training
Complete 40 hours of intensive GRC training covering NIST CSF, CMMC, and more. Prepare for industry certifications.
- 40-hour curriculum
- NIST CSF & CMMC frameworks
- Certification prep
- Risk assessment methods
Ongoing
Hands-On Implementation
Apply what you learn in weekly sessions. Implement controls on your own client or practice with our simulated company until you acquire one.
- Weekly control walkthroughs
- Simulated company practice
- Lionfish GRC platform
- Real client when ready
Ongoing
Independent Practice
Run your own compliance consultancy with weekly support sessions. Keep 100% of your client revenue.
- Weekly group sessions
- Tue/Thu 3-4 PM EST
- Peer community
- Continuous learning
Build Your Compliance Pod
Students can choose to form teams of 3-5 with complementary skills. You're responsible for building your own team—we provide templates and guidance to help you succeed.
Lead Analyst
Technical GRC delivery
Documentation
Policy & report writing
Client Relations
Communication & support
Marketing
Client acquisition
Real Income, Real Impact
Students can realistically earn $20-50/hour doing compliance work. That's transformative for someone facing $39,000 in student debt.
Adjust Your Scenario
2 clients × 5 hrs/client = 10 hrs/week
Your Potential Earnings
$49 base + $200 (2 clients)
$3,999 one-time (or $1,000 down + $330/mo)
(14 weeks)
* More clients = more hours = more income, but also higher platform costs.
Become a Cyber Defender for Your Community
This isn't just about earning money or building a resume. It's about protecting the places and people you love. Your hometown needs you.
"The hospital where your grandmother gets care. The school your siblings attend. The water you drink. The emergency services that protect your family. You can protect all of it."
Local Government
City halls, county offices, and municipal services under constant attack
2,000+
ransomware attacks on local govs annually
Water & Utilities
Water treatment, power grids, and essential services need protection
140%
increase in infrastructure attacks
Small Businesses
Local shops, restaurants, and employers that drive your community
60%
close within 6 months of a breach
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and care facilities protecting patient data
$8.1M
average cost of a municipal attack
National Security Starts Local
Critical infrastructure isn't just power plants and military bases. It's your local water treatment facility. Your county hospital. Your city's emergency services. When you secure these organizations, you're protecting national security — one community at a time.
Be the cybersecurity hero your hometown didn't know it needed
Build a resume that shows real impact, not just certifications
Join a generation taking responsibility for digital defense
Protect Your Backyard
City • County • State
Your Impact Statement
"Protected 12 local organizations from cyber threats, securing critical services for 50,000+ community members."
This tells a story that no bootcamp certificate ever could. Employers don't just want certifications — they want impact.
Learn. Earn. Defend.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Get certified with our comprehensive 40-hour training program for $3,999 (or finance with $1,000 down + $330/mo), then just $49/month for ongoing platform access, tools, and mentor support.
40-Hour Training Curriculum
Comprehensive GRC training covering NIST CSF, CMMC, NERC CIP, and state regulations.
Lionfish GRC Platform
Professional compliance management platform to serve your clients.
Weekly Mentor Support
Group sessions every Tuesday and Thursday 3-4 PM EST. Starts Feb 15th.
CRM Platform Access
Manage your client relationships and grow your business.
Student Subscription
$3,999 + $49/mo
+ $100/mo per client (platform fee)
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're a student looking to build your future or a business seeking affordable compliance help, we have a path for you.
Building the Future of Cyber Defense
While Lionfish Cyber Security has years of experience in compliance and training, the Cyber Guardian Corps is a brand new program designed to empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
40+
Hours of Training
10+
Years Industry Experience
Feb 15
First Cohort Starts
$35+
Potential Hourly Rate
What You'll Achieve
Here's what's possible when you commit to the program and put in the work.
40 hrs
Industry Certification
Comprehensive training
GRC
Real-World Skills
In-demand expertise
$20-50
Earning Potential
Per hour
Tools
Business Foundation
Platform + CRM
Your Path to Success
* Your success depends on your initiative and effort. Client acquisition is your responsibility.