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GRC for Intelligent Ecosystems changes the lives of marginalized individuals through our unique and unprecedented educational program in cybersecurity. By successfully completing one of GRCIE’s programs, a student’s earning potential is increased and they are able to pivot into a family-sustaining career.  With this kind of help, we are playing a critical role in transforming these communities. Most importantly, these changes will resonate for generations to come. 

By joining the GRCIE family, donors are supporting the potential of these individuals and communities.  If you would like to help with this important effort, please see below.

Individual and Philanthropic Support

Because GRCIE does not charge its students tuition, we depend on the financial support of individuals and organizations to cover the costs associated with the program. Whether you are an individual wanting to make a difference for our underserved communities or the decision-maker in an organization that funds worthy causes, we would love to hear from you. Your contribution helps provide the necessary equipment and tools for our students to be successful in the program.

GRC for Intelligent Ecosystems (GRCIE) is a Virginia nonprofit corporation operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund a Maryland charitable trust recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178,ppf.org/pp). Contributions to GRC for Intelligent Ecosystems (GRCIE) qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Corporate Involvement

Companies having difficulty attracting qualified cybersecurity personnel can benefit by partnering with GRCIE. If your organization is interested, we can work with you to identify your specific needs and then seek students who might be the best candidates to train for the roles you need to fill. 

By sponsoring those students, you can be guaranteed placement within your company upon their graduation. We can even add custom industry-specific modules to our training agenda to ensure your new hires will be ready on day one. To get started exploring the possibilities for your corporation, contact us with an overview of your needs.

Apprenticeship Tracks

Hands On Client Experience

Are you in need of cybersecurity services? GRCIE can bring you into the fold with our apprenticeship program. When our student teams are ready, we find client engagements for them to put their knowledge and skills to work in the real world. Our junior students have the support and oversight of the seasoned cybersecurity experts working with our program. Engaging us also gives you the opportunity to hire one of our students into a permanent position after graduation.

GRCIE offers a variety of services! Our student teams are composed of junior GRC analysts and seasoned GRC professionals working along our mid-management (Business Information Security Officer and executive (Chief Information Security Officer) Academy tracks.

Offerings include:  

  • Cybersecurity audits and assessments (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), 
  • Risk assessments
  • Identity and access management audits
  • Security policy, procedure and process design audits
  • Vulnerability assessments
  • Secure configuration review
  • Incident response process design and drills
  • Security awareness training

FAQS

Volunteer Criteria

What are the volunteer opportunities?

We are always looking for volunteers! Are you a Cybersecurity professional and want to help?

Lend your expertise to teach a class or speak to our students!
Become a mentor to one of our students.
Become a community partner.

Who is qualified to be a mentor?

Anyone with industry experience willing to gift their time to our students! Cybersecurity professionals willing to teach, human resources professions willing to help our students get interview-ready, and marketing professionals willing to help our students polish their personal brands can immediately make an impact.

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