SMB1001 Gold Certification
The SMB1001 Gold Certification is the third level in the CyberCert program, designed for businesses requiring demonstrable cyber resilience, regulatory alignment, and assurance for handling sensitive data.
Delivered via a Certified CyberCert MSP Partner, Gold Certification strengthens data protection, introduces formal cyber governance, and implements critical controls such as backup, encryption, and access management. It builds trust with clients, partners, and insurers by evidencing cybersecurity maturity.
- Mitigates risks such as data breaches, phishing, ransomware, and privilege misuse
- Implements incident response planning, encrypted backups, and secure access control
- Aligns with key regulatory frameworks including Australian Privacy Act, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO27001 readiness
- Supports cyber insurance and tender requirements with third-party validation
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| Certification Level | Gold (Level 3 of SMB1001) |
| Purpose | Establish advanced data protection and cyber governance, with verified controls to meet increasing regulatory and insurance demands. |
| Key Threats Mitigated | Data breaches, ransomware, phishing, privilege misuse. |
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| Ideal For | SMBs needing to protect sensitive data, comply with regulations, or improve cyber insurance readiness. |
| Outcome | Demonstrates a verified, secure posture through a third-party validated certification and public trustmark. |
| Compliance Alignment | Australian Privacy Act, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO27001 readiness. (Note: Essential Eight alignment may apply at a basic level but is not certified.) |
| Delivery Partner | Must be delivered by a Certified CyberCert MSP Partner (e.g. Helpdesk Computers) |
| Time to Deliver | Typically 4–6 weeks depending on client readiness and evidence availability. |
