SMB1001 Cybersecurity Certification

Build trust, meet compliance, and protect your business with SMB1001 — a cybersecurity certification framework designed specifically for small to medium businesses in Australia.

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What is SMB1001?

SMB1001 is an industry-recognised cybersecurity certification tailored for Australian SMBs. It provides a step-by-step pathway to improve cyber hygiene, demonstrate maturity to clients and insurers, and align with key standards like the Australian Privacy Act, PCI DSS, and ISO27001.

Certification is delivered by approved partners such as Helpdesk Computers and includes a public trustmark to showcase your verified security posture.

Choose the Right Certification Level

Bronze Certification

Foundational controls to establish basic cyber hygiene.

  • Basic protection and client confidence
  • Phishing and malware protection
  • Staff awareness training

Silver Certification

Robust protection with ransomware resilience and access controls.

  • Moderate protection and compliance needs
  • Access control and secure patching
  • Malware, phishing, and ransomware defense

Gold Certification

Advanced data protection and regulatory alignment.

  • Encryption, backups, and incident response
  • Meets insurer and supplier expectations
  • HIPAA, PCI DSS & Privacy Act alignment

Why Get Certified?

  • Build Trust – Show clients and partners you're serious about cybersecurity
  • Reduce Risk – Minimises exposure to ransomware, data breaches, and social engineering
  • Meet Compliance – Align with regulatory expectations (e.g. Privacy Act, PCI DSS)
  • Qualify for Insurance – Support claims and premiums with third-party validation
  • Display Your Certification – Use your SMB1001 Trustmark on your website, proposals, and tenders

Ready to Know It and Show It?

Start with the quick readiness quiz and receive your tailored roadmap to certification. It takes just 5 minutes.

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