Strengthen Your Defenses. Reduce Your Risk.

Stay Secure. Stay Ahead.

Expert consulting to implement security controls designed to prevent common attacks affecting Australian SMBs.

Real Protection Through Proven Fundamentals

Identify Your Vulnerabilities

Discover gaps in your defenses through a guided consultation. We'll help you understand which weaknesses attackers commonly exploit—and create a practical roadmap to address them.

Strengthen Your Defenses

Implement fundamental security controls designed to prevent the attack methods affecting Australian businesses. Even foundational hygiene, properly applied, significantly reduces your risk exposure.

Demonstrate Your Commitment

Achieve SMB1001 Bronze, Silver, or Gold certification. Show regulators, insurers, and clients you've implemented recognized security frameworks—not just policies on paper.

Australian SMBs Face Persistent Cyber Threats

According to the Australian Signals Directorate's latest Annual Cyber Threat Report, cybercriminals persistently target Australian SMBs because fundamental security gaps remain unaddressed.

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That's what we do. We help Australian professional services firms implement practical security frameworks designed to address the threats you actually face—then achieve SMB1001 certification to demonstrate your security program.

From Assessment to Implementation

Cyber Security Assessment

Identify Gaps Before They're Exploited

Comprehensive assessment evaluating your defenses against the attack patterns affecting Australian businesses. Understand your current security posture, identify significant vulnerabilities, and receive practical guidance for improvement.

What You Learn:
  • Current security baseline
  • Vulnerabilities commonly exploited in attacks
  • Priority areas for improvement
  • Practical remediation roadmap
  • Certification readiness evaluation
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SMB1001 Certification Consulting

Implement Controls That Strengthen Protection

Expert consulting to implement security frameworks designed to address common attack methods. Bronze tier (7 fundamental controls) provides foundational protection. Silver and Gold add progressive layers of defense and governance.

What You Achieve:
  • Implementation of recognized security controls
  • Staff training on threat awareness
  • Security framework designed to reduce risk
  • Independent certification achievement
  • Evidence for stakeholder assurance
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Specialized Expertise for Australian Professional Services

Financial Advisory & Wealth Management

Strengthen defenses against attacks targeting financial services. Implement controls aligned with ASIC cybersecurity expectations and client protection obligations.

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Accounting Firms

Implement security frameworks designed to protect client information, satisfy professional indemnity requirements, and demonstrate security commitment to clients and partners.

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Legal Practices

Maintain legal privilege and protect confidential client information with practical security controls supporting your professional and ethical obligations.

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Aged Care Facilities

Protect resident information and ensure operational resilience with security controls appropriate for healthcare environments and aged care regulatory requirements.

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Other Professional Services

Consulting, engineering, architecture, real estate, and other Australian SMBs requiring practical security frameworks and certification for client confidence, insurance, or regulatory needs.

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A Progressive Mastery System

SMB1001 uses a martial arts-inspired approach to security maturity. The framework includes five progressive tiers—we specialize in Bronze, Silver, and Gold certification, which are designed for Australian professional services firms (10-200 employees) and provide practical protection aligned with SMB resources and threat profiles.

Diamond and Platinum tiers exist for enterprise organizations with dedicated security teams and complex requirements that typically extend beyond the SMB context.

Bronze

Foundation

7 Core Areas

Master fundamental security hygiene across critical areas:

  • Identity and access management
  • Data protection and recovery
  • Threat prevention and detection
  • Security awareness and culture
  • Vendor and supply chain security
  • Incident readiness and response
  • Governance and accountability

These foundational areas address the vulnerabilities most commonly exploited in Australian SMB breaches.

Silver

Intermediate

15 Areas

Foundation areas + enhanced capabilities:

  • Advanced authentication mechanisms
  • Enhanced threat monitoring
  • Remote workforce security
  • Change management processes
  • Systematic vulnerability management

Builds on fundamentals with improved detection and response maturity.

Gold

Advanced

30+ Areas

Intermediate capabilities + comprehensive governance:

  • Network segmentation and monitoring
  • Security testing and validation
  • Advanced incident response capabilities
  • Privacy and compliance frameworks
  • Third-party risk management

Comprehensive security program for complex regulatory environments.

Our Focus: We specialize in Bronze through Gold certification—tiers designed for the operational realities, resources, and threat profiles of Australian professional services firms. While Diamond and Platinum tiers exist for enterprise-level programs requiring dedicated security teams, most SMBs find Bronze to Gold provides comprehensive protection appropriate to their context.

Implementation Note: We guide you on what to implement and why—the specific technical implementation is typically performed by your IT team or managed service provider with our expert oversight.

Security Fundamentals That Work

Our approach focuses on implementing security concepts proven to address real threat patterns:

Identity Protection

Controls designed to verify user identity and prevent unauthorized access—addressing credential theft and insider threat scenarios.

Data Resilience

Frameworks for protecting and recovering critical business information—reducing impact from ransomware and data loss events.

Threat Awareness

Programs to help your team recognize and respond to social engineering—addressing the human element exploited in 38% of incidents.

Access Management

Policies limiting data access to legitimate business needs—reducing insider threat risk and data exposure.

Vulnerability Management

Systematic approaches to identifying and addressing security weaknesses—closing gaps before attackers exploit them.

Incident Readiness

Frameworks for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security events—minimizing business disruption.

Vendor Oversight

Processes for evaluating security practices of suppliers and partners—managing supply chain risk.

These concepts form the foundation of effective SMB security. We guide you through implementing frameworks appropriate to your business context—the technical specifics are tailored to your environment with your IT resources.

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Partnered with Cybercert for Certification Authority

Serving Australian Professional Services

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What Clients Achieve

Security Maturity

Implementation of recognized security controls designed to address common attack vectors

Risk Reduction

Systematic approach to identifying and closing security gaps commonly exploited in breaches

Stakeholder Confidence

Independent certification demonstrating security commitment to clients, partners, and regulators

Insurance Support

Evidence of security program implementation for professional indemnity and cyber insurance underwriting

Regulatory Alignment

Frameworks supporting compliance with industry-specific requirements (ASIC, OAIC, aged care standards)

Operational Resilience

Improved capability to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents

Ready to Strengthen Your Security Posture?

Book a complimentary consultation to assess your current security and discuss practical improvements

We'll discuss:

  • Your current security approach and potential vulnerabilities
  • Common threats affecting your industry
  • Practical frameworks to address identified risks
  • Whether Bronze, Silver, or Gold certification aligns with your needs
  • Implementation approach with your existing IT resources

No hard sell—just honest assessment and practical guidance.

Schedule Your Consultation

Not ready for a consultation? Download our SMB1001 Overview to learn more about practical security certification.