SMB1001: A practical pathway to stronger cybersecurity

Cybersecurity standards can often feel complex or designed for large enterprises. SMB1001 provides small and medium-sized businesses with a clear, structured and achievable way to improve their cybersecurity maturity.

The standard uses five progressive certification levels and is reviewed annually to remain aligned with changing threats and recognised security practices.

At Layer3, SMB1001 is incorporated into every managed service plan we offer. This means your organisation has a defined security framework to measure against, identify gaps and guide ongoing improvement.

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Our customer guide explains the first three SMB1001 levels:

• Bronze: establishing essential cybersecurity foundations
• Silver: improving consistency, governance and operational controls
• Gold: demonstrating a more mature and well-managed security posture

You will also learn how SMB1001 can help your organisation:

• Understand its current cybersecurity maturity
• Prioritise practical improvements
• Provide clearer assurance to customers, directors and stakeholders
• Strengthen governance and accountability
• Work towards recognised cybersecurity certification
• Build an ongoing pathway towards higher levels of security maturity