SMB 1001 Certification

The SMB1001:2025 Cybersecurity Standard is designed specifically for Australian small and medium businesses (SMBs) to demonstrate a strong and practical cybersecurity posture. The standard provides a maturity-based approach, ensuring organisations can progressively improve their defences in line with their size, resources, and risk profile.

PECyber supports organisations at every stage of their SMB1001 journey. As an authorised certifier, we can certify organisations up to Bronze level directly. For businesses seeking higher maturity outcomes, PECyber provides full consulting, readiness, and uplift support through to Silver and Gold certification levels.

Why SMB1001 and why PECyber?

Cyber threats continue to rise, with SMBs often being the most targeted due to limited resources. SMB1001 offers:

  • Recognition: Formal certification aligned to an Australian standard.

  • Trust: A strong signal to customers, partners, and government that your organisation takes cybersecurity seriously.

  • Progressive Maturity: Structured levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to suit businesses at different stages of their security journey.

  • Practical Controls: A focus on achievable and affordable measures tailored to SMB environments.

What can they do for me?

A Virtual CISO service covers the same responsibilities you would expect from an in-house security executive, but delivered with flexibility:

  • Development of cyber security strategies and roadmaps.

  • Oversight of compliance programs (ASD Essential 8, ISO 27001, PSPF, NIST CSF).

  • Risk assessments, prioritisation, and mitigation planning.

  • Executive reporting—translating technical issues into clear business impacts.

  • Security awareness and culture uplift.

  • Guidance for internal IT teams and managed service providers.

  • Preparation for external audits, tenders, or regulator reviews.

In short, your Virtual CISO provides the governance, leadership, and accountability you need to mature your security posture.

PECyber Certification Support

Level What It Means PECyber Role
Bronze Demonstrates foundational cyber resilience. We conduct assessments and issue Bronze certifications.
Silver Shows a mature and proactive approach to security, beyond baseline controls. PECyber prepares your organisation with readiness assessments and tailored support.
Gold Represents a leading standard in SMB cyber resilience, recognised as a benchmark of excellence. PECyber partners with you on the uplift journey, providing guidance, consulting, and verification support.

Why PECyber for SMB1001?

  • Australian Focus: 100% committed to uplifting local SMBs.

  • Trusted Expertise: Over a decade of cybersecurity leadership experience.

  • Flexible Engagement: From one-off certification assessments to ongoing advisory.

  • End-to-End Support: Certify today and grow towards higher maturity tomorrow.