SMB1001 Cybersecurity Standard
A practical, evidence‑based standard designed to help Australian small businesses build stronger, more consistent cybersecurity foundations.
Why SMB1001 Matters
A practical, SMB‑focused standard that helps your business build consistent, evidence‑based cybersecurity foundations.
Security Made Understandable
SMB1001 turns complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, plain‑language requirements that small businesses can actually interpret and act on.
A Practical Path to Uplift
The standard breaks security into clear, actionable requirements that help your team and MSP focus on improvements that genuinely reduce risk.
Independent Validation
Blinx provides objective assessment against the SMB1001 standard, giving you an objective view of how your security measures up against the standard.
What Are The SMB1001 Certification Levels
Five progressive tiers, from essential cyber hygiene to high-assurance resilience. Bronze to Gold are certified by director self-attestation; Platinum and Diamond require an independent external audit.
Bronze
Essential cyber hygiene for any business with an internet connection. A strong starting point for businesses with lower risk exposure.
Blinx can prepare your certification.
Silver
Broader controls and documented policies for businesses that hold internal business information and want to strengthen their insurance position.
Blinx can prepare your certification.
Gold
A higher bar for businesses handling personal or confidential information, often expected by enterprise clients and supply chains.
Blinx can prepare your certification.
Platinum
For businesses with higher risk exposure or contractual requirements. Certification requires an independent external audit.
Blinx can assess your readiness before the audit.
Diamond
The highest level of assurance, including additional testing. Certification requires an independent external audit.
Blinx can assess your readiness before the audit.
Your Path to SMB1001 Certification
A clear, evidence‑based pathway that helps your business progress through the SMB1001 certification levels with confidence.
Independent Level Determination
We assess your business against SMB1001 and recommend the right target tier based on your risk profile, the information you hold and what your customers and insurers expect.
Evidence‑Based Gap Identification
Your assessment highlights the evidence, documentation and controls needed for your target tier, giving your team or MSP a clear, standards-aligned checklist.
Certification Preparation & Progression
For Bronze to Gold, we prepare your certification with CyberCert. Your director signs the attestation and CyberCert issues the certificate. With Cyber Security Manager, we help you maintain it each year and progress to higher tiers.
Start Your SMB1001 Certification Journey
Independent assessment gives your business clarity, confidence, and a clear path to the right certification level.
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