Secure your endpoints with NordLayer’s real-time malware protection

Protect your business’s most vulnerable assets—employee devices—with NordLayer’s malware protection. Our Download Protection feature automatically scans every file upon download, powered by NordVPN’s trusted technology.

14-day money-back guarantee

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NordLayers malware detection

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CORE FEATURE

What does Download Protection do?

NordLayer’s malware protection scans every newly downloaded file, instantly detecting and removing threats. Powered by our Download Protection feature, it ensures every download is safe, adding an essential layer of security and advanced malware prevention to your devices.

Download protection

WHY YOU NEED IT

The importance of using a malware scanner for file protection

Prevent threats

To prevent cybersecurity threats

Malware-infected downloads can expose your network to bad actors, causing costly security breaches.

Regulatory compliance

To ensure regulatory compliance

Our malware detection helps meet strict security regulations, keeping your business compliant.

To ensure uninterrupted business operations

To ensure uninterrupted business operations

Malware infections disrupt work and slow progress. Download Protection keeps employees focused and productive.

To optimize IT team workload

To optimize IT team workload

Automated protection eases the IT workload, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.

Performance

To minimize reaction time

Real-time detection stops malware before it reaches your device, safeguarding your business instantly.

Utilize Download Protection with the Lite plan

NordLayer Lite Plan

WHY NORDLAYER?

Why choose malware protection from NordLayer?

Instant threat response

Instant threat response

Our real-time malware scanning provides both malware and virus protection, detecting and removing threats before they infect your system.

Trusted technology

Trusted technology

Powered by NordVPN, this feature is built on technology trusted by millions worldwide to defend against malware and other online threats.

Total visibility

Total visibility

Get an overview of scanned files, with detailed reports on detected or clean files, and track malware activity.

One-click activation

One-click activation

Enable Malware Protection with a single click to instantly boost device protection and stop malware from harming your network.

Seamless integration

Seamless integration

This feature works alongside other NordLayer tools, enabling smooth detection and malware removal without disrupting your workflow.

Always active

Always active

Files are scanned when users stay logged into the NordLayer app, even if they are not connected to the VPN gateway.

EASY SETUP

How to detect & remove threats with Malware Protection

  1. Get NordLayer

    Download Protection is included in every NordLayer subscription.

  2. Enable Download Protection

    Turn on protection with one toggle.

  3. Stay informed

    Get live reports and analytics on detected threats.

COMPARISON

Manual vs automated file checking

Manual file checking involves uploading files to online scanners, requiring manual input. This slows processes and increases human error risk. In contrast, automated solutions like NordLayer’s Malware Protection provide real-time, accurate malware scanning without user involvement.

File checking comparison
Keep your downloads malware-free

Ready to keep your downloads malware-free? Protect now with just one click!

Prevent malware from harming your business. Enable instant, real-time protection today.

Additional info

Frequently asked questions

Yes, PDFs can carry malicious code, which can trigger when opened. Attackers often embed harmful scripts within PDFs, making it critical to scan all files before opening. With NordLayer’s Download Protection, you can be sure that every file, including PDFs, is scanned thoroughly to block any hidden threats.