At Semel Consulting, we help regulated businesses navigate complex cybersecurity compliance requirements with clarity, confidence, and expert guidance.

We work with our clients to build and test effective business continuity plans. Our plans are based on the international standards for business continuity planning and have helped clients survive the Joplin tornado, Superstorm Sandy, the deaths of key employees, and many smaller disruptions.

What makes us different is that our skills are based on formal training and passing certification exams; we have years of hands-on experience; and our clients get results.

From healthcare organizations and financial institutions to government contractors and educational systems, our clients trust us to translate regulations into actionable strategies that protect operations, reduce risk, and satisfy auditors.

With decades of combined experience, Mike Semel and Rose Ketchum have been known for unmatched expertise in cybersecurity, business continuity, and compliance with standards like HIPAA, CMMC, FERPA, NIST, PCI DSS, FTC Safeguards Rule, and GLBA.

Whether you're responding to a new requirement, preparing for an audit, or developing a long-term resilience plan, you can use our advice to build the systems and documentation you need to operate securely—and sleep better at night.

Semel Consulting is not a law firm, a software company, or a generic IT vendor. We are a boutique compliance and resilience advisory firm with deep technical roots, boardroom-level communication skills, and a proven track record of success across multiple industries.