# SafeWatch UK — Cyber Essentials Certification Body

> SafeWatch is an accredited IASME Certifying Body delivering official UK NCSC Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus audits, gap diagnostics, and vulnerability assessments across Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and nationwide.

## Core Services & Pricing

- **Cyber Essentials Micro Certification (£320 + VAT):** Flat-rate audit pricing for organizations with 1 to 9 employees. Includes official IASME certificate, £25,000 free Cyber Liability Insurance, and 24-48h fast-track turnaround.
  - Link: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/services
- **Cyber Essentials Small Certification (£440 + VAT):** Audit pricing for organizations with 10 to 49 employees.
  - Link: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/services
- **Cyber Essentials Medium Certification (£575 + VAT):** Audit pricing for organizations with 50 to 249 employees.
  - Link: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/services
- **Cyber Essentials Plus Technical Audit:** Hands-on technical verification, internal vulnerability scanning, and email/web defense testing led by accredited Lead Assessors.
  - Link: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/cyber-essentials-plus

## The 5 Technical Security Controls (NCSC v3.3 Danzell Standard)

1. **Boundary Firewalls & Routers:** Port blocking (RDP 3389), cloud security groups (AWS/Azure), router admin password policies.
   - Guide & Video: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/firewalls
2. **Secure Configuration:** System hardening, removing default manufacturer passwords, disabling auto-run features, account lockouts.
   - Guide & Video: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/config
3. **User Access Control & MFA:** Least privilege access, mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) across M365/Google Workspace.
   - Guide: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/access
4. **Malware Protection & Endpoint Defense:** Active antivirus signature updates, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), application sandboxing.
   - Guide: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/malware
5. **Patch Management (14-Day SLA):** Applying high/critical security updates within 14 days of release, isolating End-of-Life software.
   - Guide: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/patch

## Industry & Sector Solutions

- **UK Schools & Academy Trusts (MATs):** DfE Digital Standards aligned audits and safeguarding database isolation.
  - Link: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/school
- **Businesses & Government Tenders:** PPN 09/14 procurement compliance and FCA/SRA legal digital security.
  - Link: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/business
- **Charities & Non-Profits:** Donor database GDPR protection and volunteer device management.
  - Link: https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/charity

## Regional Audit Hubs

- **Oxfordshire & Oxford Science Park:** https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/oxford
- **Warwickshire & Automotive IT:** https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/warwick
- **Bicester & Tech Parks:** https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/bicester
- **Royal Leamington Spa:** https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/leamington-spa
- **Banbury Headquarters:** https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/banbury

## Contact & Assessor Desk

- **Lead Assessor Desk Phone:** 07920 151412
- **Email:** hello@safe-watch.co.uk
- **Headquarters:** Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- **IASME Directory Listing:** https://iasme.co.uk/cyber-essentials/find-a-certification-body/
- **Free Gap Diagnostic Tool:** https://www.safe-watch.co.uk/quiz