COSBOA’s Cyber Wardens program wins global support

Sean Cao

9th May 2025

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has collaborated with CyberCert to provide globally recognised cybersecurity certification through its Cyber Wardens program.

As part of the partnership, graduates from the Cyber Wardens course in May will now be eligible to access the Bronze CyberCert certification, a foundational cybersecurity certification that helps small businesses build trust with customers and partners.

The offer also includes a discounted and fast-tracked upgrade to Silver certification, which will unlock cyber insurance. This is available to all small businesses with a valid ABN who apply within four weeks of completing the Cyber Wardens training.

“Our mission is to help small businesses make cyber security part of their everyday business, and be recognised and rewarded for their efforts to protect Australians against cyber crime,” said COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat.

“This partnership means practical training through Cyber Wardens now leads directly to respected industry certification through CyberCert. It’s a win for businesses, customers, and the security of our broader economy.”

Ryan Ettridge, chief of growth and partnerships at CyberCert, said the partnership represented a “game-changing” opportunity for small businesses.

“This is about giving you the protection you need, so you can stay focused on what you do best: Running and growing your business,” Ettridge added.

• This story was originally published on Inside Small Business.