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Strengthen Your Cyber Security with SMB1001 Certification
Cyber security tailored for smaller organisations
A Robust Cyber Security Framework
SMB1001 is a cyber security compliance framework certification designed to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to protect themselves from cyber threats with a clear, practical, and affordable path. Unlike more complicated and expensive cyber security standards, SMB1001 is multi-tiered, straightforward and affordable, making it accessible even for businesses with limited technical expertise or resources.
Why You Need SMB1001
Tailored for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
Unlike more complex cyber security frameworks, SMB1001 is specifically designed for smaller organisations. It recognises that SMBs often don’t have dedicated IT teams or large cyber security budgets, making it a practical solution for improving security without overwhelming resources.
Cost-Effective
SMB1001 offers a lower-cost alternative to certifications like ISO 27001, providing an affordable option for businesses that need solid cyber security but can’t afford the high expenses associated with larger frameworks.
Step-by-Step Approach
This framework uses a tiered certification model (e.g. Bronze, Silver, Gold), allowing businesses to gradually improve their cyber security. Reducing the overwhelm of needing to tackle everything at once – it offers a clear path to building stronger defences over time.
Practical and Easy to Understand
SMB1001 is accessible to non-technical staff, making it easy for all employees to understand and contribute to the company’s cyber security. It provides clear guidance on areas like securing data, managing access, and recovering from cyber incidents.
Comprehensive Coverage
SMB1001 ensures that your business covers all critical areas of cyber security, such as managing technology, employee training, and backup/recovery strategies. This holistic approach means your business is better protected from a variety of threats.
Supports Progression Towards ISO/IEC 27001
By meeting SMB1001 requirements, you lay the groundwork for achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification, which is increasingly becoming a standard expectation in the business world.
Extends the Essential Eight Strategies and NIST Framework.
SMB100 aligns with key elements of the Essential Eight Mitigation Strategies and NIST Framework, helping your business not only secure its technology but also improve the security of people and processes.
Tailored for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
Unlike more complex cyber security frameworks, SMB1001 is specifically designed for smaller organisations. It recognises that SMBs often don’t have dedicated IT teams or large cyber security budgets, making it a practical solution for improving security without overwhelming resources.
Cost-Effective
SMB1001 offers a lower-cost alternative to certifications like ISO 27001, providing an affordable option for businesses that need solid cyber security but can’t afford the high expenses associated with larger frameworks.
Step-by-Step Approach
This framework uses a tiered certification model (e.g. Bronze, Silver, Gold), allowing businesses to gradually improve their cyber security. Reducing the overwhelm of needing to tackle everything at once – it offers a clear path to building stronger defences over time.
Practical and Easy to Understand
SMB1001 is accessible to non-technical staff, making it easy for all employees to understand and contribute to the company’s cyber security. It provides clear guidance on areas like securing data, managing access, and recovering from cyber incidents.
Comprehensive Coverage
SMB1001 ensures that your business covers all critical areas of cyber security, such as managing technology, employee training, and backup/recovery strategies. This holistic approach means your business is better protected from a variety of threats.
Supports Progression Towards ISO/IEC 27001
By meeting SMB1001 requirements, you lay the groundwork for achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification, which is increasingly becoming a standard expectation in the business world.
Extends the Essential Eight Strategies and NIST Framework.
SMB100 aligns with key elements of the Essential Eight Mitigation Strategies and NIST Framework, helping your business not only secure its technology but also improve the security of people and processes.
Build credibility and trust
Your Cyber Security Roadmap
SMB1001 offers a scalable cyber security solution for SMBs to improve their cyber security without needing to be experts or spend a fortune. This framework offers a detailed set of guidelines to address key areas like data protection, access control, incident response, and risk management, all customised to fit the unique challenges and resources of SMBs. Achieving compliance not only demonstrates your commitment to protecting customer data and building trust with best practices but it also recognises regulatory compliance.
Book A Call To Discuss the SMB1001 Certification
Ready to enhance your cyber security with SMB1001? At IQPC, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process. Our team of experts can help you implement SMB1001 and move towards higher levels of certification.
SMB1001 Certification Levels
The SMB1001 certification framework has multiple levels, each building on the previous level to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) strengthen their cyber security. This tiered approach allows businesses to start small and scale up their cyber security measures as they grow, keeping the process both manageable and affordable.
Bronze Level
Focus: Basic cyber security measures
What’s Included: Covers foundational security practices like device security, password policies, and data protection. Ensures the company meets minimum cyber security standards to protect against common threats.
Requirement: Director attestation is required, meaning a company director must formally acknowledge that the security measures are in place.
Silver Level
Focus: Intermediate control
What’s Included: Expands on the Bronze level by introducing access controls (e.g. multi-factor authentication), regular system updates, and employee training programs. This level also includes more comprehensive backup and recovery plans.
Requirement: Director attestation is required to confirm that these enhanced security measures are actively implemented.
Gold Level
What’s Included: Covers complex practices such as continuous monitoring, incident response planning, and external audits. Aimed at businesses seeking top-tier protection.
Requirement: Director attestation is required to confirm that these advanced security measures are actively implemented.
Platinum Level
What’s Included: Includes ongoing threat monitoring, regular vulnerability assessments, and sophisticated incident response strategies. Designed for businesses with a higher risk profile, particularly those handling sensitive or regulated data.
Requirement: Continuous oversight and annual external audits to ensure the implementation of these advanced security measures.
Diamond Level
What’s Included: Involves continuous auditing, real-time security analytics, and collaboration with external cyber security professionals. This level provides the most robust defences against evolving cyber threats, ensuring constant vigilance.
Requirement: Requires real-time monitoring, external audits and collaboration with third-party experts to maintain the highest level of protection.
Why Director Attestation Matters
At the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, director attestation is a key feature, ensuring that top management is accountable for cyber security efforts. This adds a layer of commitment from the business leadership, making sure that the security measures are not just in place but actively supported by decision-makers.
Why Learn from IQPC?
Decades of Experience Supporting Thousands of Clients
IQPC has helped secure thousands of customers over the years by providing expert IT guidance and support. We empower businesses with the right knowledge and tools to maintain strong cyber security practices, ensuring their systems stay protected.
Broad Expertise, Security-Driven Team
While we offer a wide range of IT services, our engineers are passionate about cyber security. Security is a key focus of everything we do, ensuring that our clients benefit from both our broad technical expertise and a security-conscious approach.
Industry-Specific Knowledge
IQPC provides tailored solutions based on the unique challenges of different industries, helping clients implement security practices that directly address their specific business needs.
We Are People Focussed
We understand the people behind the technology. We offer customised solutions that go beyond basic IT; we also solve problems with processes and policies.
Ongoing Support and Partnership
IQPC is dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients. We continue to provide guidance and support long after initial certification helping businesses continuously improve their security posture.
This combination of experience, expertise, and ongoing support makes IQPC your trusted IT guide, ensuring you stay ahead in your cyber security journey and feel supported, every step of the way.
Case Study
OEMX Diesel
OEMX Diesel, a specialist equipment support company servicing remote mines across Australia, needed a cost-effective IT strategy to ensure reliable systems while meeting security and operational demands. They also sought to boost efficiency through better data insights and compliance with security standards.
With IQPC’s assistance, achieving the SMB1001 certification was seamless, from audit to implementation and accreditation. This certification complemented their existing ISO9001, adding credibility and assurance to their resource industry clients. As a result, their cyber insurance premiums were reduced, and the Directors were able to lead ongoing improvements in their security posture, ensuring long-term protection and efficiency.
Book A Call To Discuss
the SMB1001 Certification
Ready to enhance your cyber security with SMB1001? At IQPC, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process. Our team of experts can help you implement SMB1001 and move towards higher levels of certification.