The Silver level of the SMB1001 Standard is where businesses begin to move from reactive to proactive cybersecurity practices. It is ideal for SMBs ready to take the next step in securing their operations and demonstrating an increased level of organisational commitment to risk management.

At this stage, your organisation will:

• Formalise its risk management approach

• Improve visibility of assets and systems

• Strengthen technical and procedural controls

• Enhance employee training and incident response readiness

Silver certification is an important milestone in building trust. It shows your business is not only aware of cyber threats but actively managing them in a way that’s proportionate and effective.

For SMBs operating in supply chains or industries with compliance requirements, Silver can be a compelling differentiator—showing customers and stakeholders that security is taken seriously.

Aegis Cybersecurity has helped many SMBs scale their capabilities in line with their growth. As the only Diamond-certified provider under the framework, we’re uniquely positioned to guide you from Bronze to Silver with a clear focus on outcomes.

If your business is ready for the next level of cybersecurity maturity, reach out today to see how Aegis can support your Silver certification.