The federal government will spend $7.2 million to offer the voluntary program as part of its Australian Cyber Security Strategy, which spans from 2023 to 2030.
Businesses will be able to access education materials in order to upskill their employees and boost cybersecurity.
Businesses that carry a higher risk will also be able to access a more sophisticated, third-party assessment.
A further $11 million will go towards the small business cyber resilience service which provides one-on-one assistance to help Australia's 2.5 million small businesses navigate challenges, including recovering from attacks.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said the cyber security strategy would help Australia become "a world-leading cyber secure and resilient nation by 2030".
"We understand the challenges that small businesses face in the complex world of cyber security, but they are not on their own," she said.
"The Australian government's cyber security strategy will make sure the support is available to help them understand and improve their own cyber security."
Small Business Minister Julie Collins said the fact 97 per cent of Australian businesses were small operators meant they were the foundation of the digital economy.
"That's why the Albanese Government will continue to put them at the centre of our efforts to tackle cyber security threats and help uplift their cyber capabilities to create a stronger Australia," she said.
The cyber strategy is underpinned by six so-called 'cyber shields', which will boost protections for businesses and help them recover quicker when they do suffer an attack.
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