Advisory Services

Advisory Services from NRTC and strategic partners help organizations strengthen operations, manage risk, and build a foundation for long-term success. Through a combination of operational assessments, cybersecurity consulting, risk management program development, and policy planning, our experts provide the insights, strategies, and actionable roadmaps needed to improve performance, enhance security, and maximize the value of existing technology investments. We deliver practical recommendations that support smarter decisions and sustainable growth. 

The Operational Health Assessment from NRTC & CORE helps organizations identify and eliminate what is really holding back productivity and performance. Through a structured discovery process, we engage stakeholders and frontline users to map real-world workflows, uncover bottlenecks, evaluate technology performance, and identify root causes of operational inefficiencies. The result is a clear view of where improvements will have the greatest impact, whether through process optimization, system enhancements, targeted automation, or future technology investments. More than an assessment, this engagement delivers a practical roadmap for operational excellence, including documented workflows, executive-level findings, and prioritized recommendations designed to reduce rework, improve data quality, streamline handoffs, and maximize the value of existing systems. By distinguishing process issues from technology issues, organizations can make smarter decisions, avoid costly missteps, and build a stronger foundation for scalable growth and long-term success.

NRTC provides consulting services in cybersecurity maturity assessment, risk management program development, and policy development.  

Receive a baseline assessment of your cybersecurity and third-party supply chain programs to establish your current cyber maturity. We will help develop a Cyber Risk Management Plan aligned to NIST CSF v2.0 (or later) and NISTIR 8276, including a strategic roadmap, action plan, and maturity milestones. A third-party Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform will be managed to operationalize assessment findings and risk management activities. Includes up to 60 hours of consulting services. 

Launch a foundational Third-Party Risk Management program with the tools, strategy, and guidance needed to get started. Deliverables include: 

• Supply Chain Risk Council Charter 
• Third-Party/Supply Chain Policy 
• Third-Party/Supply Chain Standard Operating Procedure 
• Critical Vendor Risk Management work programs for vendor classification and prioritization 
• Sample vendor assessment questionnaire 
• Up to 40 hours of consulting services to customize documentation for your environment 

Receive a best-practice policy library aligned to NIST guidance, covering: 

Access Control Policy: Awareness & Training; Audit & Accountability; Configuration Management; Identification & Authentication; Incident Response; Maintenance; Media Protection; Personnel Security; Physical Protection; Risk Assessment; System and Communications Protection; System and Information Integrity.

Includes up to 20 hours of consulting services to customize policies to your organization.