- Device Security & Governance
Secure devices. Govern access. Enable modern work.
From endpoint governance and security assessments to Zero Trust readiness and modernization planning, NRI helps organizations strengthen device security, reduce operational risk, and support productive, flexible work environments without locking recommendations to a single technology vendor.
Why NRI for Device Security & Governance
Devices sit at the intersection of users, applications, data, and business operations. When governance, security controls, compliance requirements, and access decisions become disconnected, organizations face increased risk, reduced visibility, and inconsistent user experiences.
NRI helps organizations assess their current state, establish governance, strengthen endpoint protections, and prioritize improvements based on business impact and operational realities.
Align Security with Business Risk
- Align device security strategy with business objectives
- Establish policy ownership, accountability, and governance
- Define standards, exceptions, and review processes
- Support informed, risk-based decision making
Improve Visibility and Protection
- Strengthen endpoint security controls
- Improve compliance monitoring and reporting
- Identify and address control gaps
- Reduce unmanaged operational risk
Enable Productive Modern Work
- Support remote, mobile, and hybrid users
- Balance security with usability and productivity
- Improve consistency across device types and work environments
- Advance Zero Trust initiatives without disrupting business operations
Outcomes You Can Expect
Governance Outcomes
- Stronger device governance and accountability
- Consistent endpoint standards and policy enforcement
- Better management of exceptions and compliance requirements
Security Outcomes
- Improved visibility into endpoint risk and security posture
- Reduced exposure to vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
- Better alignment between endpoint security and secure access controls
Business Outcomes
- Support for secure hybrid and remote work
- Executive-ready reporting and remediation tracking
- A practical roadmap for modernization and continuous improvement
How NRI Delivers
Strategize & Advise
Assess device governance, security maturity, compliance requirements, and business risk to establish a prioritized improvement strategy.
Build & Transform
Modernize endpoint architecture, management practices, security policies, and access controls to support current and future business needs.
Protect & Improve
Improve security visibility, vulnerability management, response readiness, and ongoing governance through continuous assessment and monitoring.
What We Deliver
Device Governance & Compliance
Build a structured governance framework for managing device compliance, standards, ownership, and accountability.
Capabilities include:
- Compliance program assessments
- Policy and standards development
- Governance and exception management
- Roles, responsibilities, and decision rights
- Compliance maturity roadmaps
NRI helps organizations establish the governance foundation needed to manage endpoint security consistently across the enterprise.
Endpoint Architecture & Modernization
Evaluate whether endpoint architecture, management practices, and supporting controls are aligned with organizational goals and operational requirements.
Capabilities include:
- Endpoint architecture reviews
- Security and management tool assessments
- Policy rationalization and consolidation
- Future-state architecture planning
- Modernization roadmaps
NRI identifies gaps between policy, technology, and operational realities, then develops prioritized recommendations to improve security, manageability, and business alignment.
Security Assessments & Zero Trust Readiness
Gain an objective view of endpoint security posture and define the next steps toward Zero Trust maturity.
Capabilities include:
- Endpoint security assessments
- Zero Trust readiness evaluations
- Compliance and configuration reviews
- Security-control validation
- Risk-based remediation planning
Assessments focus on business risk, control effectiveness, and improvement opportunities rather than technology-specific checklists.
Secure Access & Device Trust
Ensure access decisions account for both user identity and device security posture.
Capabilities include:
- Device-based access policy assessments
- Remote and hybrid workforce access reviews
- BYOD and third-party device evaluations
- Least-privilege and risk-based access guidance
- Secure access implementation planning
NRI helps organizations connect endpoint security and identity governance to strengthen access decisions and reduce security gaps.
Exposure & Response Readiness
Strengthen the processes and controls needed to identify, prioritize, and respond to endpoint risk.
Capabilities include:
- Vulnerability-management assessments
- Configuration-management reviews
- Endpoint detection and response readiness
- Remediation workflow evaluation
- Executive reporting and prioritization
NRI transforms security findings into actionable improvement plans that support long-term risk reduction.
Why Organizations Choose NRI
Advisory-Led Approach: Align device security decisions with business objectives, workforce requirements, and organizational risk tolerance.
Technology-Agnostic Guidance: Recommendations are based on client needs, existing investments, and desired outcomes rather than a preferred technology platform.
Holistic Security Perspective: Evaluate the relationship between devices, identities, applications, data, networks, and security operations.
Practical Roadmaps: Translate assessment findings into prioritized, actionable recommendations with clear business value.
Strategy-to-Execution Support: Move from assessment and planning to implementation and operational improvement through separately scoped support services when needed.
Reporting & Visibility
Measure Progress with NRI Scorecard
As part of applicable Device Security & Governance engagements, NRI Scorecard helps organizations communicate findings, prioritize remediation efforts, and track measurable improvement over time.
Key capabilities include:
- Consolidated assessment findings
- Risk-based prioritization
- Remediation ownership tracking
- Trend analysis and reporting
- Executive and technical scorecards
- Progress visibility across improvement initiatives
NRI Scorecard serves as the engagement reporting framework, providing stakeholders with a clear view of risk, progress, and outcomes.
Strengthen Device Security Without Slowing Down Modern Work
Whether you're building governance, reducing endpoint risk, modernizing architecture, or advancing Zero Trust, NRI provides the expertise to move forward with confidence.
Schedule an Endpoint Security Assessment
FAQ
What is Device Security & Governance?
Device Security & Governance defines how devices are managed, secured, monitored, and governed to meet organizational security and compliance requirements. It combines policy, compliance, architecture, vulnerability management, access controls, and endpoint security practices.
What is included in an Endpoint Security Assessment?
Assessments may include endpoint configurations, compliance posture, access controls, BYOD scenarios, update management, security baselines, governance processes, detection and response capabilities, and improvement recommendations.
Is NRI's approach tied to a specific technology vendor?
No. NRI provides technology-agnostic guidance based on business objectives, risk requirements, and existing technology investments.
How does device security support modern work?
Effective device security enables employees to access applications and data securely from approved devices and locations while balancing productivity, collaboration, and user experience.
Can NRI assist with implementation and remediation?
Yes. While advisory engagements focus on assessment and strategy, NRI can also provide separately scoped support for remediation, modernization, implementation, validation, and operational transition initiatives.
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