The digital world is fast-paced and challenging, and small businesses are increasingly facing cyber threats. Cyber criminals don’t just go after large corporations; small businesses are frequent targets, too. In fact, 43% of all reported cyber crime targets small businesses, so it’s important for you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to help protect your business against scams and hackers.
Supporting small business cyber resilience
With a goal to make Australia a global leader in cyber resilience by 2030, the Australian government recognises that small businesses are key to achieving this vision.
Small businesses make up 97% of all Australian companies, yet they often lack resources and support to manage cyber threats effectively.
Cyber Wardens is stepping up to change this, working to provide tools and training to make cyber security accessible for all small businesses.
A practical approach to cyber security for small business
Cyber security can feel complicated, especially for smaller businesses with tight budgets and time.
The free Cyber Wardens program makes cyber security practical and achievable for small businesses, providing tools to confidently apply cyber-safe practices.
No advanced degrees or specialist training are required—just simple, effective steps to help safeguard against online risks.
Building credibility: The value of the Cyber Wardens program
The Cyber Wardens program offers more than tools to help protect your business online—it also helps your business stand out.
When you complete the program, your Cyber Wardens certificate is a gauge to your clients and suppliers that you take cyber security seriously, building trust and maybe even offering you a competitive edge when it comes to securing contracts and partnerships.
Why it matters: Building trust across Australia's business network
At its core, Cyber Wardens is about strengthening trust across Australia’s entire business network.
By empowering small businesses to be more cyber-safe, Cyber Wardens is not only helping to protect individual organisations, but also securing the broader supply chain.
Through this effort, Cyber Wardens is supporting small businesses as they grow and thrive in the digital world, helping to keep Australia’s digital streets safer for everyone.
