Key Takeaways from this Content:
- Explanation of SMB1001 Compliance Standards in the easiest way, optimised for Australian small and mid-sized business owners.
- The importance of cybersecurity and dangers of cyberthreats for your Australian SMB in 2025.
- Quick, easy, and actionable steps to meet the SMB1001 Gold Standards with Securitribe, a Brisbane-based Cyber & IT Firm Focused on providing expert IT guidance so you grow with confidence.
What is the SMB1001-2025 Standard?
SMB1001 is a multi-tiered cybersecurity certification standard. It comprises five tiers, from the Bronze to Gold tiers, that support organisations in developing their cybersecurity hygiene.
SMB1001 provides guidance for developing cybersecurity hygiene for organisations of any sector. This standard is particularly aware of small and medium-sized businesses, whose needs and resources were considered in its development.
Meeting the highest tier of SMB1001:2025 indicates that an organisation has implemented good cybersecurity measures.
Adopting SMB1001 supports organisations in meeting ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and managing the likelihood and impact of potential cyber threats.
How does SMB1001- 2005 Impact the Cybersecurity of Australian Businesses?
DSI’s cybersecurity certifications are based on a ‘People, Process, Technology’ approach to managing cyber risk and cover five (5) core focus areas.
Each area is developed considering the common elements in existing cybersecurity guidelines and recommendations. These areas and supporting controls also address common gaps and the “essential” controls recognised in existing industry surveys.
SMB1001 is designed to be more affordable and easier for SMBs to adopt than other standards like ISO/IEC 27001. It provides a clear pathway for SMBs to improve their cybersecurity maturity in a structured manner, gradually.
5 Tiers of SMB1001:2025
The SMB1001:2025 cybersecurity framework is organised into five ascending tiers, enabling small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to strengthen their cybersecurity posture progressively. Each tier builds upon the last, allowing businesses to mature their security practices in manageable stages.
The Bronze Tier focuses on establishing foundational cybersecurity hygiene. It includes basic technical controls such as deploying antivirus software, firewalls, and ensuring automatic updates. It also requires businesses to implement data backup and recovery plans and adopt simple password policies. Certification at this level is achieved through a director’s attestation that these controls are in place.
The Silver Tier introduces enhanced protection measures. Businesses at this stage are expected to implement multi-factor authentication, conduct staff training on cybersecurity awareness, and develop more robust backup and patch management practices. Like the Bronze Tier, certification still relies on director attestation, but with a broader scope of accountability.
At the Gold Tier, organisations take a more proactive approach. This level introduces continuous monitoring, formal incident response plans, and periodic external security assessments. These steps ensure the business can detect and respond to threats more effectively. Certification still includes director attestation, reflecting a significantly more mature security environment.
The Platinum Tier represents a comprehensive cybersecurity management system. Businesses must fully integrate cybersecurity into their operations, conduct regular risk assessments, and implement advanced threat detection and response mechanisms. Certification at this stage includes external validation to confirm the organisation’s adherence to these high standards.
Finally, the Diamond Tier signifies cybersecurity excellence. Organisations at this level align with international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and demonstrate leadership in innovation and continual improvement in cybersecurity. Certification requires a thorough external audit and validation, confirming that the organisation maintains the highest standard of cybersecurity maturity.
Securitribe’s Sheep Dog SMB1001 Gold-in-A-Box : A Packaged Cyber Security Solution for Businesses in Australia
Securitribe’s Sheep Dog SMB1001 Gold In-a-Box is a complete, turnkey solution designed to help businesses achieve full SMB1001 Gold compliance and secure their business from most cyber threats.
This expert-led implementation ensures that all required controls, policies, and security measures are in place, allowing you to focus on growth while maintaining a strong cybersecurity standard for your business.
Sheep Dog SMB1001-2025 covers everything needed to meet the SMB1001 Gold standard, providing a fully managed security and compliance framework that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
What is Included in Securitribe’s Sheep Dog SMB1001 Gold-in-A-Box
It is a complete package designed to maintain the high standard of cybersecurity in your beloved company. Securitribe’s Gold-in-Box is a comprehensive solution to help your SMB achieve the gold standard of SMB1001. Here is what is included in this all-in-one solution,
Technical Support & Network Security Implementation
Securitribe’s dedicated technical support specialists oversee the full implementation of their Sheep Dog SMB1001 Gold In a Box package. As an integral part of the setup, an industry-leading Next Generation firewall will be installed and configured to protect your business against external cyber threats.
All company servers are managed to be consistently updated and patched to eliminate potential vulnerabilities. Additionally, TLS certificates are installed on all public-facing websites to safeguard digital communications and reinforce users’ online trust.
Endpoint Security & Access Controls
Under this package, enterprise-grade SentinelOne antivirus software is installed to secure endpoints across all organisational devices. Securitribe also implements automated patching protocols that rely on tested and approved updates to maintain device security.
Administrative privileges are strictly limited to reduce the risk of misuse or compromise, and employees are assigned individual user accounts for accountability and activity tracking. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is enforced across critical platforms, including email, business applications, and social media, adding another layer of protection.
Backup & Disaster Recovery Implementation
The experts at Securitribe will work closely with your business to develop and implement a robust backup and disaster recovery strategy. This ensures that all critical business data is protected from illegitimate use. To reduce the downtime, they regularly test backup solutions, verifying that data can be restored quickly and effectively during an incident.
Policies, Compliance, & Risk Management
The package includes a confidentiality agreement for all sensitive data employees. Securitribe supports the development of a formal inter-organisational cybersecurity policy that will outline best practices and detailed response procedures. A cyber incident response plan is established to help businesses quickly mitigate and manage security threats.
Physical security is also addressed by introducing a visitor register to track access to business premises. These safeguards include creating policies to prevent invoice fraud and enhance financial controls, using secure document destruction methods, and safely disposing of devices storing sensitive information. A digital asset register is maintained to track all business-critical IT resources.
Cyber Security Awareness Training
Awareness is one of the primary keys to cybersecurity. Facilities with trained employees bear up to 70% fewer cyber threats. Securitribe will help you train your employees across the business by providing online cybersecurity awareness training. These trainings are tailored to organisational needs to ensure that employees are well-informed. The training includes simple, video-based guidance on secure password practices. This process will encourage password managers on the devices used by employees. Routine password changes are enforced to outsmart the cyber intruders and boost organisational cybersecurity further.
Securitribe’s Sheep Dog VCISO
The term VCISO stands for virtual Chief Information Security Officer. It is software that plays a holistic role as a cybersecurity manager by monitoring the cyber systems actively all the time. A streamlined version of Securitribe’s Sheep Dog VCISO service is included to provide ongoing oversight of all cybersecurity policies and compliance activities needed for SMB1001 Gold certification. This VCISO works closely with businesses to help them achieve certification readiness and offers expert guidance during cybersecurity incident response efforts, ensuring expert-level support during critical moments.
Visit Securitribe Today
If you are a small or mid-sized business in Australia and looking for a Gold-standard cyber security policy and successful implementation of the same, Securitribe can be your faster, smarter, and dependable Cyber Security Partner.
The goal of this talent and experience-based organisation is to take charge of keeping your business safe from cyber threats, allowing you to focus on the organisation’s core goals.
For further details, please visit- Securitribe.com and book a Consultation today.