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Strengthen Business Cybersecurity.
Get CyberCert Certified.
Techtron helps South African businesses assess their current security, address gaps and work towards SMB1001 cybersecurity certification with practical, expert guidance.
More Than a Certificate. A Stronger Approach to Cybersecurity.
SMB1001 provides a structured, tiered framework that helps small and medium-sized businesses improve their cybersecurity practices and demonstrate their progress. You can start at a level suited to your business and build from there.
Strengthen your cyber defences
Build trust with clients and partners
Work towards security requirements
Improve at a manageable pace
Know what needs attention
Certification levels
Find the Right Certification For Your Business.
SMB1001 offers five certification levels, from foundational security controls to more comprehensive cybersecurity and governance requirements.
Bronze Level 1
Foundational cybersecurity
Essential security practices, including firewalls, antivirus, software updates, backups.
R10 800 Per Year (ex vat)
Silver Level 2
Enhanced security controls
Stronger preventative measures and more mature security practices and controls.
R14 400 Per Year (ex vat)
Gold Level 3
Broader risk management
A more coordinated approach across people, business, processes, and technology.
R21 600 Per Year (ex vat)
Platinum Level 4
Advanced controls & governance
More comprehensive security measures, formal policies and governance, independent audit.
R33 600 Per Year (ex vat)
Diamond Level 5
Foundational cybersecurity
More comprehensive level of controls and assurance. Independent audit applies.
R46 800 Per Year (ex vat)
The certification process
From initial assessment to Certification
Getting started is easier when you have a clear plan. Techtron helps you understand where your business stands, what needs attention and how to progress towards the appropriate certification level.
Assess your current security
We discuss your business, existing IT environment and cybersecurity requirements to understand your starting point.
Identify gaps and priorities
We help identify areas that need attention and develop a practical remediation plan aligned with your target certification level.
Implement the required improvements
Work through the necessary security controls with guidance, coordinating with your existing IT team where appropriate.
Complete the certification process
Work through the applicable assessment and verification requirements for your selected level.
Strengthen Your Security.
Prepare for Cyber Insurance.
Cyber insurance providers may consider a business’s cybersecurity controls when assessing applications and cover. Having a structured approach to security can help you understand and evidence the measures your business has in place.
SMB1001 Silver certification is presented by CyberCert as a useful security baseline for businesses exploring cyber insurance. However, certification does not automatically guarantee insurance eligibility, acceptance or cover. Insurer requirements, underwriting decisions and policy terms still apply.
Techtron can help you assess your current environment and work towards the relevant security requirements.
Practical Cybersecurity Guidance From Assessment to Certification
Understanding a certification framework is one thing. Knowing how to apply it to your business is another.
Techtron helps South African businesses navigate the cybersecurity improvement process with practical technical support and guidance. We focus on understanding your environment, identifying gaps and helping you work towards the right certification level.
- A clear starting point: Understand your current security posture and areas that need attention.
- A practical roadmap: Prioritise improvements based on your target certification level.
- Technical support: Get help addressing relevant gaps in your IT environment.
- Guidance throughout the process: Understand the requirements and next steps at each stage.
Frequently asked questions
Your Questions, Answered
Getting started is easier when you have a clear plan. Techtron helps you understand where your business stands, what needs attention and how to progress towards the appropriate certification level.
What is CyberCert certification?
CyberCert provides a certification pathway based on the SMB1001 cybersecurity standard. It helps businesses assess and demonstrate their cybersecurity maturity through a structured set of requirements. Techtron can assist with understanding the requirements and preparing your environment.
What is SMB1001?
SMB1001 is a five-level cybersecurity standard developed for small and medium-sized businesses. It covers areas such as technology management, access controls, backups and recovery, policies and procedures, and education and training.
Which certification level does my business need?
That depends on your current security posture, business risks, client requirements and any relevant contractual or regulatory expectations. An initial discussion can help you understand which level may be appropriate.
Does CyberCert certification guarantee cyber insurance?
No. Certification may help demonstrate cybersecurity controls, but insurance eligibility and cover depend on the insurer’s requirements, underwriting and policy terms.
How long does certification take?
The time required depends on your starting security posture, the selected level, the improvements needed and the applicable assessment process. A timeline should be established after the initial assessment.
Can we work with our existing IT provider?
Techtron can discuss how the process may work alongside your existing IT arrangements. The scope of technical support and responsibilities should be agreed at the outset.
Take the first step
Towards Cyber Certification
Not sure where your business stands or which certification level is right for you?
Book a free initial assessment with Techtron. We’ll discuss your current cybersecurity environment, help identify potential gaps and outline practical next steps towards certification.
Understand your current security posture.
Identify improvements to prioritise.
Discuss the certification level that best fits your business.
Get clarity on the process, scope and costs.
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