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Understanding SMB1001:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”242.8px” custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Why This Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n SMB1001 certification isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes\u2014it’s about demonstrating to clients, partners, and insurers that your organisation takes security seriously. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and certification increasingly becoming a competitive differentiator, understanding where you stand is the first step toward strategic improvement.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/6IjqgH4DoKY” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Development and Rationale Behind SMB 1001:<\/strong>\u00a0Peter, CEO of Dynamic Standards International, detailed the origins and motivations for creating the SMB 1001 cybersecurity framework, highlighting the inadequacies of existing standards for small and medium businesses and the need for a practical, multi-tiered approach.<\/span><\/p>\n Peter’s Professional Background:<\/strong> Peter described his career as a technology entrepreneur, focusing on software development and technology efficiency since 1999, and explained how his experience running a managed services provider (MSP) in Brisbane led to the establishment of Cybermetrics, a cybersecurity incubator.<\/span><\/p>\n Identifying Gaps in Existing Frameworks:<\/strong>\u00a0Peter explained that prior to SMB 1001, government frameworks such as Australia’s Essential Eight were overly technical and not aligned with the real-world risks faced by SMBs, often neglecting the human element and business-wide risk management.<\/span><\/p>\n The Role of People in Cybersecurity:<\/strong>\u00a0Peter emphasized that, despite technical controls, people remained the primary target for cyberattacks, particularly through social engineering, and that existing frameworks failed to address this adequately.<\/span><\/p>\n Need for Practical Guidance:<\/strong>\u00a0Peter recounted feedback from SMBs and MSPs requesting a clear, actionable list of cybersecurity best practices, leading to the design of SMB 1001 as a journey-based, multi-level framework that allows organizations to start at an appropriate level and progress over time.<\/span><\/p>\n Structure and Levels of the SMB 1001 Framework:<\/strong>\u00a0Bill and Peter explained the multi-tiered structure of SMB 1001, detailing the requirements and progression from Bronze to Diamond levels, and how each level addresses increasing cybersecurity maturity for SMBs.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/i><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/i><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/i><\/p>\n 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Training Initiatives:<\/strong>\u00a0Bill and Peter discussed the importance of incident response planning, the role of training, and upcoming changes to Kinetics’ phishing and security awareness programs, emphasizing preparedness and continuous improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n Adoption and Recognition of SMB 1001:<\/strong>\u00a0Peter and Bill noted the growing adoption of SMB 1001 by professional organizations, insurers, and supply chains, and discussed efforts to increase representation and awareness, particularly in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The webinar, led by Matt Patterson, CEO of Kinetics, and guest Duncan Morrison from Aon, focused on the critical topic of cyber insurance, exploring whether businesses are truly insured against cyberattacks. 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