For Cybersecurity Students

Build Your Skills and Resume with the Opportunity to be an Entrepreneur While Still in School

Your path to becoming a Security and Compliance professional. Build your own company or prepare for your dream job — either way, the knowledge you gain will be invaluable to yourself and everyone in your ecosystem.

Why Join CGC

More Than Just Another Course

We're not selling certificates. We're building businesses. Here's what makes us different.

Real Income

Earn $20-50/hour doing compliance work. That's $800-$4,000/month working part-time.*

*You must acquire your own clients. We may refer business but this is not guaranteed. Practice with our simulated company while finding real clients.

Real Clients

Work with actual SMBs, local governments, and critical infrastructure providers.*

*Students are responsible for acquiring their own clients. We provide training on client acquisition and may refer opportunities, but this is not guaranteed.

Team Experience

Form Compliance Pods with peers. Learn to work in cross-functional teams.*

*Students are responsible for building their own teams. We provide templates and guidance, but team formation is ultimately up to you.

Pro Tools

Access the Lionfish GRC platform and CRM—tools that cost thousands elsewhere.

Cert Prep

Training aligned with industry certifications. Build credentials while you earn.

Career Launch

Graduate with a portfolio, clients, and a running business—not just a degree.

What You Get

Over $14,800 in Value

We will give you the training and equipment to succeed. Your initiative and drive will be the fuel that lights the fire and ignites your engine of growth and money.

$2,000-$5,000

Training & Certification

Comprehensive GRC training aligned with industry certifications

$3,000

Weekly Training & Group Mentorship

Ongoing support with experienced mentors every week

$3,000

GRC Platform Access

Full access to the Lionfish GRC platform to learn and work

$1,800

CRM Platform

Professional CRM to manage your clients and opportunities

$1,000

Sales Training

Learn how to find, pitch, and close compliance clients

Priceless

Client Opportunities

Work with local organizations (self-generated or through our network)

* Client opportunities are not guaranteed. Your success depends on your initiative and effort.

Practice Environment

Learn with Our Simulated Company

Before you work with real clients, you'll practice with our simulated company environment. This gives you hands-on experience without the pressure of real-world stakes.

Realistic Scenarios: Work through actual compliance assessments, gap analyses, and policy development
Safe to Make Mistakes: Learn from errors in a controlled environment before working with real clients
Full Platform Access: Use the same Lionfish GRC tools you'll use with actual clients
Mentor Feedback: Get detailed feedback on your work during weekly sessions

Acme Corp Simulation

Your first "client" experience

Company TypeSmall Manufacturing
FrameworkNIST CSF
Employees50-100
Current Compliance35%

Practice assessments, write policies, and build your portfolio

The Curriculum

40 Hours of Intensive Training

Our curriculum is designed by industry professionals and covers the frameworks that matter most: NIST CSF, CMMC, NERC CIP, and state regulations.

On-demand video modules
Interactive quizzes and assessments
Hands-on platform exercises
Real policy templates
Case study analysis
Week 1-2

GRC Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Governance, Risk, and Compliance
  • Understanding regulatory landscape
  • Risk assessment fundamentals
  • Compliance program basics
Week 3-4

Framework Deep Dive

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • CMMC requirements and implementation
  • NERC CIP for utilities
  • State-specific regulations
Week 5-6

Practical Application

  • Policy writing and documentation
  • Risk assessment methodology
  • Using the Lionfish GRC platform
  • Client communication skills
The Mission

Be Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself

This isn't just about earning money or padding your resume. When you protect a local hospital, water utility, or city government, you're protecting your own community — your family, friends, and neighbors.

National security doesn't just happen at military bases. It happens in your backyard, at your local water treatment plant, at the county hospital where your grandmother gets care. You can be the one who keeps them safe.

Protect critical infrastructure in your own city and county
Build a resume that shows real community impact
Join a generation taking responsibility for cyber defense
Be the hero your hometown didn't know it needed

"The hospital where your grandmother gets care. The school your siblings attend. The water you drink. You can protect all of it."

Your Impact Statement

What employers actually want to see

"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.

Earn. Learn. Defend.

Purpose + Paycheck

Ongoing Support

You're Never Alone

Weekly mentor sessions, peer community, and continuous learning opportunities keep you supported throughout your journey.

Weekly Sessions

Tue & Thu 3-4 PM EST

Join 1-hour group mentor sessions every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 PM EST. We cover 1-2 controls each session, discuss active projects, get feedback, and learn from peers. Group sessions start February 15th — until then, students complete asynchronous training.

3-4 PM EST

Peer Community

Always Active

Connect with fellow student entrepreneurs in our community channel. Share wins, ask questions, and collaborate on challenges.

24/7 Community Access
Simple Pricing

Invest in Your Future

One upfront investment for certification training, then a simple monthly subscription for everything you need to build your compliance business.

Most Value

Student Subscription

$3,999one-time training
+
$49/month subscription

Financing available: $1,000 down + $330/mo for 12 months

40-hour training curriculum
Lionfish GRC platform license
CRM platform access
Weekly mentor sessions
Peer community access
Policy templates library
Certification prep materials
Keep 100% of client revenue

Note: Clients you bring on pay $100/month platform fee (include in your quotes)

FAQ

Common Questions

Do I need prior GRC experience?

No! Our program is designed for cybersecurity students at any level. We start with fundamentals and build up.

How do I find clients?

We train you on client acquisition strategies. Many students find clients through local business associations, referrals, and our community network.

Can I do this while taking classes?

Absolutely. Most students work 10-20 hours per week on client work, fitting it around their class schedule.

What's a Compliance Pod?

A team of 3-5 students with complementary skills who choose to work together. You're responsible for forming your own team—we provide templates and guidance.

Do I keep all the money I earn?

Yes! You keep 100% of your consulting fees. The only costs are your $3,999 certification training (or $1,000 down + $330/mo financing), $49/month subscription, and $100/month platform fee per client.

Real Stories

Student Testimonials

Hear from students who have completed Lionfish Cyber Security training programs. CGC is a new initiative built on this proven foundation.

Making an Impact

Students Protecting Their Communities

See how Lionfish-trained students are making a difference. This is what you can achieve through CGC.

Long-Term Career Path

AI-Powered Job Placement

When you're ready to transition to full-time cybersecurity roles, we use AI to help you write, refine, and distribute your resume to ideal job openings.

Resume Optimization

AI-powered resume writing that highlights your compliance training and hands-on implementation experience.

Smart Job Matching

Identify ideal cybersecurity and GRC roles that match your skills and experience.

Automated Distribution

One-click distribution to targeted job openings across top companies and startups.

Ready to Start Earning?

Join hundreds of students who are building their compliance businesses and paying off student debt before graduation.

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