Acronis and CyberCert Partner to Empower MSPs in Australia with SMB1001 Certification Pathways

Acronis International GmbH announced a new partnership with CyberCert Pty Ltd., certifier of the SMB1001 international cybersecurity standard.

This collaboration will help MSPs in Australia deliver measurable, certifiable cybersecurity outcomes for their SMB clients.

Through this partnership, MSPs can leverage Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud — cyber protection platform — while implementing the technical controls required for SMB1001 certification in a single, integrated stack. CyberCert has validated the Acronis solution against all levels of SMB1001, ensuring MSPs and their customers can pursue certification with confidence.

With SMB1001 certification, SMBs gain recognition that their cybersecurity posture meets government, enterprise, and insurers expectations which is an important advantage amid growing cyber insurance scrutiny and the Australian Federal Government’s call to strengthen SMB security resilience in its Cybersecurity Strategy (2023–2030) Horizon 2.

“Our mission has always been to make cybersecurity achievable and certifiable for SMBs without unnecessary complexity,” said Ryan Ettridge, CEO and founder,CyberCert. “With Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, MSPs now have a single platform validated against SMB1001 — turning certification into a practical, streamlined process that benefits service providers, insurers, and SMBs alike.”

Accelerating Certification, Reducing Complexity
The partnership between the 2 companies directly addresses one of the biggest challenges facing MSPs: implementing the wide array of technologies needed for certification. With natively integrated backup, recovery, endpoint protection (EDR/XDR/MDR), RMM, email security, patch management, vulnerability assessment, and Microsoft 365 security posture management all in one platform, MSPs can quickly identify gaps, implement controls, and accelerate certification timelines for their clients. MSPs also have access to Acronis Academy for security awareness training, business training, and product certifications to stay ahead of the curve.

“This collaboration empowers Australian-based MSPs to deliver enterprise-grade cybersecurity and certification in the most accessible way for SMBs,” said Gerald Beuchelt, CISO, Acronis. “By aligning our integrated cyber protection platform with SMB1001 certification, we’re giving MSPs a powerful tool to deliver measurable business outcomes — not just technology.“

Benefits for MSPs and SMBs

• Faster time-to-certification — Integrated controls eliminate the need for multiple vendors or tools.
• Improved competitiveness — Certified SMBs gain recognition in supply chains and easier access to cyber insurance.
• Recurring ROI for MSPs — Certification services create new revenue streams and strengthen client relationships.

MSPs interested to receive Acronis-sponsored CyberCert Gold credits and start certifying their clients immediately by visiting the official landing page.