The Operational Edge (Your Strategic Advantage)
Beyond the financials, our service is designed to solve the "hidden costs" of compliance.
Auditor-Proof Intelligence
We provide a "Clean Data" environment under a transparent manifest. Our reports are designed to be handed directly to auditors—no "scrubbing" required.
No Hiring
You do not need to recruit scarce talent. We act as your specialized external department.
No Training
You avoid the 6-month ramp-up time for new staff. Our team is already certified and up-to-date.
No Disclosure
We operate under a strict NDA. You do not need to disclose your OSINT activities to partners or customers—we act as your confidential shield.
Comparison: In-House vs. Watchdog Managed Service
| Cost & Risk Component | Option A: BUILD (Internal) | Option B: BUY (Watchdog) |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing Requirements | 2 Full-Time Employees required for 24/7 coverage and redundancy. | 0 New Hires. We act as your specialized external department. |
| Financial Liability (Annual) | ~€200,000 / year (Based on €100k fully burdened cost per Senior Analyst). | Fixed Annual Fee (Significantly lower than internal payroll). |
| Software & Tooling | ~€25,000 / year (Separate licenses for OSINT tools, scanners, and SIEM). | Included (We provide a full vendor-neutral technology stack). |
| Time to Value | 3–6 Months (Recruiting, onboarding, and training ramp-up). | Immediate (Active monitoring begins Day 1). |
| Training Burden | High Continuous Cost (Staff requires constant upskilling on new threats). | Zero (Our team is already certified and up-to-date). |
| Audit Readiness | High Stress (Internal teams scramble to "scrub" data for auditors). | Auditor-Proof (We deliver "Clean Data" reports ready for inspection). |
| Confidentiality | Low (Internal activity is visible to staff; requires disclosure to partners). | Total Discretion (Strict NDA. No need to disclose activities to partners). |
| Total 1st Year Impact | €225,000+ Cost & Management Headache | Immediate ROI & Risk Transfer |
Key Takeaway for the CFO
The "Build" Option is not an asset; it is a liability. It introduces variable costs (turnover, training), management overhead, and operational risk.
The "Watchdog" Option is a transfer of risk. You convert variable, high-risk operational costs into a fixed, predictable investment that guarantees auditor-proof compliance.