URGENT! LIMITED TIME GRANT

NY is offering up to $ 50,000 with no local match for you to get a professional cybersecurity risk assessment by certified assessors that meets NIST standards.

Another $ 100,000 is available for cybersecurity upgrades including Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans.

The deadline is May 15

Call Rose Ketchum at 888-997-3635 x 202 now!

We are certified to assess NIST compliance and certified in COOP planning.

Before you apply, call us for a free consultation to ensure your assessment won't bring down your systems.

NY has implemented strict new cybersecurity regulations for publicly-owned water and wastewater systems. We can help you comply.

Compliance doesn't just mean securing your systems. It means you having the program and evidence that can pass an audit or survive an investigation based on the new rules.

NY's new regulations require risk assessments and compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards.

We are certified in performing NIST cybersecurity assessments.

Our assessments are not biased because we don't sell IT products or services.

We can help you oversee cybersecurity compliance as part of your governance program. Call 888-997-3635 x 202 now for a free consultation.

Our job is to help you pass regulatory audits, avoid penalties, survive incident investigations, know your insurance will pay, and avoid lawsuits.

We’ve been advising organizations to comply since 2004, based on Mike Semel’s certifications and hands-on experience as the Chief Information Officer for a hospital. Mike has written HIPAA certification courses and a best-selling book, How to Avoid HIPAA Headaches.

News title IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit PLCs in Multiple Sectors Including U Water and Waterwaste Systems Facilities

Water systems have been successfully attacked by our enemies. New York acted. New regulations. New funding.

Download our fact sheet for the details.

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News title March 11 2026 Albany NY Governor Hochul Announces First-in-nation Cybersecurity Regulations and Grants to Protect New York Water Systems

This is not optional guidance.

These are enforceable regulations requiring executive-level sign-offs under penalty of law.

Compliance isn't just about cybersecurity.

It's also about passing audits, surviving incident investigations, and winning lawsuits.

"THEY ARE CLOSING OUR INVESTIGATION!"

"Great news! Attached is the letter we received from the regulators saying they are closing our case without further action. Mike, thank you so much for your assistance with the response. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate your input that greatly influenced this outcome."

— Rebecca Stodolak

Ready right now to talk about your needs?

Call Rose Ketchum at 888-997-3635 x 202

We take the Risky Guesswork out of Cybersecurity and Compliance

The most common root cause of regulatory penalties is the lack of an accurate and thorough cybersecurity risk assessment. 

You know a good doctor wouldn't treat you by just asking questions. You want one that looks under your skin to see what is really happening.

That's why we look under your organization's 'skin' to evaluate your cybersecurity and compliance.

We Help Businesses

  • Comply With Everything: Federal & State Regulations, Contracts, & Cyber Insurance

  • Confidentially Identify Hidden Risks

  • Secure Your Data

  • Protect The People You Serve

  • Continue Your Operations

  • Protect Your Workforce Members

  • Protect Your Reputation

  • Protect Your Finances

  • So You Can Focus On Your Mission

We are certified to assess NIST compliance

and continuity planning.

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0

    businesses, state & local government

  • NIST SP 800-171/CMMC Level 2

    defense contractors

Mike Semel is a certified assessor for the CMMC cybersecurity program for defense contractors,

He has created a training course for the NIST CSF 2.0.

CONTACT

Phone: 888-997-3635

Fax:888-667-7849

Semel Consulting, LLC

6547 Midnight Pass Road #90

Sarasota, Florida

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