There’s no doubt cyber security certifications can be overwhelming for Small to Medium Businesses (SMB), and if trouble understanding complex requirements, a limited budget, and a lack of dedicated resources or security awareness amongst your staff sound like familiar challenges (just to name a few) we’ve got a solution.
Introducing: SMB1001, a new cyber security certification that has just launched at Ever Nimble. We’re an MSP and MSSP focused on SMBs, and if you’ve been struggling to achieve compliance look no further – SMB1001 is ideal to help you overcome common roadblocks and build your cyber posture. Interested? Let’s run through the what, the why, and how our experts can support your journey below.
What challenges do SMBs face when trying to achieve cyber security compliance?
Whether you’ve tried to achieve compliance before or this is your first attempt, common issues SMBs face with cyber security certifications can include:
- Limited resources – SMBs typically have smaller cyber security budgets, which need to cover staff, solutions, tools, and maintenance. As a result, they might not have the right tools to support the process, or their staff don’t have the time to focus on compliance efforts.
- Poor cyber security awareness – This includes SMBs not being aware of current cyber security threats, and staff not understanding best practices or being able to identify risks – which can lead to an increased chance of human error.
- Complex requirements – Without dedicated staff, SMBs can struggle to fully understand compliance requirements and implement necessary measures. Add changing requirements, and this can make achieving compliance feel out of reach.
Now that we’ve got a good idea of typical roadblocks, let’s look at how SMB1001 can help.
What is SMB1001?
SMB1001 is a purpose built cyber security certification for small to medium sized businesses in any industry. It has been designed with the typical challenges SMBs face when trying to achieve cyber security certification in mind, ensuring you can count on affordability and simpler implementation.
The certification has multiple tiers, featuring five tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond) and requirements that provide a structured pathway so you can enhance your SMBs defences over time. The five areas covered include technology management, access management, backup and recovery, policies and processes, and education and training.
What are the Benefits of Being SMB1001 Certified?
Becoming SMB1001 certified is a great choice for SMBs in today’s cyber threat landscape – in fact we’d even say it’s essential. Benefits include:
- Enhanced cyber security defences that follow best practices, so you’re equipped with proactive measures, faster threat detection and response capabilities, and are less likely to become the victim of a cyber-attack or scam.
- The ability to build trust with customers and partners, providing a competitive advantage and peace of mind.
- Long-term impacts including safeguarding your business’ reputation and operations.
- SMB1001 can support your compliance journey and start to prepare you for other certifications, including acting as a stepping stone to ISO27001.
- The ability to confidently bid for contracts where cyber security certification is needed.
How Can SMBs Become SMB1001 Certified with Ever Nimble?
Ready to start your SMB1001 journey with us? Here’s a little insight into what you can expect. The first step is an audit carried out by our team of experts, which identifies areas for improvement. This informs our recommendations based on the level you’d like to achieve, and from here we can get started on this pathway and implement security measures to work towards your goal. You’ll also benefit from tailored security bundles, which support your SMB to quickly achieve compliance.
Let’s Get Started
Want to get the ball rolling and start strengthening your SMB’s cyber resilience? You can find more information here, or get in touch with us today at connect@evernimble.com.
