Machine Hardening

Know which machines are configured safely — and which aren’t

Here’s the thing about endpoint security: everyone knows it matters, but nobody wants to spend their days chasing down laptop configurations. The reality is that one stolen laptop without disk encryption can undo months of careful security work.

NovaCove gives you visibility into the actual security state of every machine in your fleet — without requiring you to become an MDM expert or hire a dedicated endpoint security team.

What you’ll actually see

Disk encryption status

The most common problem we find: machines with FileVault or BitLocker disabled. Sometimes it’s a new hire whose IT setup got interrupted. Sometimes it’s an engineer who turned it off “temporarily” to troubleshoot something six months ago. Either way, you’ll know.

OS and software versions

We flag machines running outdated operating systems or browsers with known vulnerabilities. Not every CVE matters equally — we prioritize based on what’s actually being exploited in the wild, not just what has a scary-sounding name.

Security configuration gaps

Firewall disabled? Screen lock timeout set to “never”? We surface these misconfigurations without requiring you to dig through MDM reports or write custom queries.

By person, not by device

The hardening dashboard shows you gaps organized by team member, not just device ID. When you need to follow up, you know exactly who to talk to.

How it works

We pull configuration data from your existing device management tools — Jamf, Intune, Google Workspace device management, or others. No additional agents required in most cases.

The data syncs continuously, so you’re not looking at a point-in-time snapshot that’s already stale by the time you review it.

What you can do about it

For many common issues, we offer one-click remediation that triggers the fix through your existing MDM. For others, we generate the specific instructions you need to resolve the issue — no generic “consult your MDM documentation” responses.

Some gaps require human judgment. We’ll flag those clearly and give you the context you need to decide whether to accept the risk or push for a fix.

Why this matters

Every security questionnaire asks about endpoint hardening. Every compliance framework requires it. But more importantly: endpoint security gaps are how most breaches actually start.

A machine that’s properly configured is significantly harder to compromise than one with default settings. NovaCove helps you see the difference — and close the gaps that matter.

What we don’t do

We’re not an EDR. We don’t detect malware or stop attacks in progress. We work alongside your existing endpoint protection tools to ensure the foundation is solid.

We’re also not going to pretend that checking a few configuration boxes makes you “secure.” Hardening reduces your attack surface — it doesn’t eliminate risk entirely. We’re honest about what this capability does and doesn’t provide.

Ready to see what your fleet actually looks like? Connect your device management and get visibility in minutes.