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SMB1001
SMB1001 Security Framework Enablement
SMB1001 is Dynamic Standards International’s five-level cybersecurity certification built for Australian small and medium businesses. We match you to the right tier, prove uplift across the five focus areas, and leave you with evidence customers and government buyers recognise.
What is SMB1001?
SMB1001 (Small-to-Medium Business 1001) is Dynamic Standards International’s five-level cybersecurity certification purpose-built for SMBs.
- Multi-tier pathway (levels 1–5) so you start at the level that fits your risk profile and resources.
- Focuses on five core areas: technology management, access, backups, policies, and education.
- Maps to ISO 27001 and Essential Eight, giving SMBs a stepping stone toward larger frameworks.
Focus-Area Coaching
Technology, access, backup, policy, and education workstreams mapped to existing Essential Eight/ISO artefacts.
Procurement Confidence
Customer-facing narratives and MSP coordination so tenders, renewals, and regulator requests see tangible progress.
What you will achieve
- Baseline + target state mapped across SMB1001’s five focus areas with accountable owners and artefacts.
- Quarter-by-quarter uplift plan that sequences preventive, risk, and governance controls for the tier you’re targeting.
- References and evidence pointers that let sales, customers, and auditors see how each SMB1001 clause is satisfied.
- Lightweight governance rhythm for MSPs and internal staff that keeps evidence fresh between tenders.
SMB1001 Control Baseline
Before chasing a new tier, we baseline every SMB1001 focus area—technology management, access, backups, policies, and education—so you know which clauses are already satisfied and where the real gaps live.
- Interviews with founders, MSP partners, and control owners to capture current-state reality.
- Control inventory that maps each SMB1001 requirement to existing artefacts, risks, or compensating measures.
- Tier targeting guidance that shows the ROI of aiming for Level 1 versus jumping straight to higher stripes.
Tiered Roadmaps & Focus Areas
We translate the five SMB1001 tiers into quarterly plans that respect limited headcount. Each plan bundles the right mix of preventive controls, risk management, and governance so you can pause between levels without losing earlier progress.
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Tier selection assessments that consider industry, contract requirements, and threat profile.
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Per-tier playbooks covering technology, access, backups, policies, and training uplift.
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Checkpoints that validate readiness for the next SMB1001 level (Bronze/Silver/Gold).
Business Benefits & Proof
SMB1001 isn’t just a compliance checkbox—it signals to customers, MSP partners, and investors that your security posture matures in lockstep with growth. We make those benefits obvious and reusable across go-to-market motions.
- Benefit narratives that connect each SMB1001 focus area to customer trust, uptime, and revenue protection.
- Stakeholder briefings that arm sales, customer success, and MSP partners with the key benefits of each SMB1001 tier.
- Evidence maintenance tips so renewals, RFPs, and regulator check-ins can be answered without scrambling.
Human-Centred Change
Policies are rewritten in plain language, awareness campaigns use scenarios that resonate with Australian staff, and leaders get talking points tied to growth milestones so they can explain why each control matters.
- Plain-language policy packs mapped to SMB1001 maturity tiers.
- Enablement for MSP partners so they understand how their services plug into your control set.
- Awareness moments aligned to onboarding, release cycles, and customer audits.
SMB1001 FAQs
What is SMB1001?
SMB1001 is Dynamic Standards International’s five-level cybersecurity certification designed specifically for SMBs. It provides a structured path—from basic preventive controls through governance-heavy requirements—using five focus areas: Technology Management, Access Management, Backup & Recovery, Policies/Plans, and Education/Training.
Is SMB1001 a certification?
Yes. SMB1001 offers five certification levels (often referenced as Bronze, Silver, Gold, etc.), letting SMBs certify at the tier that matches their context. We help you evidence each focus area and prepare for assessments or customer reviews tied to that level.
How does SMB1001 relate to ISO 27001 or Essential Eight?
SMB1001 aligns with ISO 27001, Essential Eight, ISM, and even CMMC guidance. Implementing SMB1001 controls builds the foundation for those frameworks; we ensure every remediation activity is dual-purposed so you can reuse artefacts across standards.
Do we need to complete all five SMB1001 levels?
No. You can certify at the level that meets your customer or regulator expectations. We help you select the right tier, document completion, and plan the next level only when the business is ready.
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