Additional Info

CompanyNordLayer
Websitehttps://nordlayer.com
Company size (employees)100 to 499
Headquarters RegionNorth America
Type of solutionCloud/SaaS

Overview

NordLayer provides flexible and easy-to-implement cybersecurity tools for businesses of any size or work model developed by the standard of NordVPN.

We help organizations secure networks in a stress-free way. NordLayer enhances internet security and modernizes network and resource access with technical improvements aligning with the best regulatory compliance standards. Helping organizations to adopt FWaaS, ZTNA, and SWG principles, NordLayer is focused on the Security Service Edge of cybersecurity services.

Quick and easy to integrate with existing infrastructure, hardware-free, and designed with ease of scale in mind, NordLayer meets the varying growth pace and ad-hoc cybersecurity requirements of agile businesses and distributed workforces today.

Key Capabilities / Features

NordLayer provides a solution that covers all critical areas of cybersecurity for modern businesses:


Network Access Control: NordLayer enforces stringent access controls with its Cloud Firewall, Device Posture Security to monitor and block non-compliant devices, Virtual Private Gateways for secure remote access, and dedicated servers with fixed IP addresses.
Internet Access Security: It ensures safe web browsing with DNS filtering to block malicious sites, ThreatBlock for threat prevention, encryption and IP masking for privacy, and Deep Packet Inspection against web-based threats.
Network Connectors: NordLayer enables secure hybrid connectivity with Site-to-Site VPN for linking networks and Smart Remote Access for a reliable remote workforce experience.
User Authentication: It aligns with Zero Trust practices through Multi-Factor Authentication, biometric options, Single Sign-On support, and user provisioning based on least privilege access.
Network Monitoring: NordLayer provides visibility with activity monitoring, device posture monitoring for compliance, and server usage analytics for resource optimization.
Security Controls: It enforces persistent security with Always-On VPN, Auto-Connect functionality, and session duration controls as per defined policies.


How we are different

Comprehensive Security Service Edge (SSE) solution: NordLayer has rapidly evolved from a simple business VPN to an advanced SSE solution, combining Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) capabilities. NordLayer focuses on becoming a provider that grows together with their customer's needs, and a more long term solution in their cybersecurity strategy.
Exceptional ease of use and deployment: NordLayer prioritizes simplicity and user-friendliness. It can be fully deployed in an organization in less than 10 minutes, and its solutions are designed to be easily understood and adopted, even by non-technical managers. This low entry barrier sets NordLayer apart.
Cutting-edge features and innovations: NordLynx, NordLayer's proprietary VPN protocol offers advanced encryption, faster speeds, and easier deployment compared to traditional protocols. Also, NordLayer continuously innovates to meet customer needs. Its one-of-a-kind Browser Extension extends secured devices perimeter, device posture security, and cloud firewall for granular access control, demonstrate NordLayer's commitment to staying ahead of the curve.


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