Strengthen network security layer by layer

Stop threats and control access with toggle-ready features built to keep your network compliant, efficient, and secure.

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GUARD THE GATES

Network Access Control

Block untrusted access and ensure every user or device is verified and compliant before entering your network.

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Simplify IP management and allowlisting with a dedicated address for your team.

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Virtual Private Gateways

Create bespoke gateways with multilayered security policies for your teams.

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Shared Gateways

Simulate virtual locations with our network of servers spanning 40+ countries.

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Cloud Firewall

Create granular network segmentation rules for your hybrid infrastructure.

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Device Posture Security

Automatically detect and block devices that don’t comply with your policies.

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IP Allowlisting

Protect your data and infrastructure by limiting access to pre-verified IPs.

SECURE YOUR BROWSING

Internet Access

Keep browsing activity private and employees productive without impacting workflows or network performance.

Web Protection

Set internet filters that automatically restrict access to high-risk websites.

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IP Masking

Hide your IP to protect online privacy and bypass geographical limitations.

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NordLynx (Wireguard)

Improve connection quality and speed with our most advanced VPN protocol.

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AES-256 and ChaCha20 encryption

Ensure traffic and activity stay private with quantum-safe in-tunnel encryption.

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DNS Filtering by Category

Filter out any content categories that impact performance or increase risk.

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Custom DNS

Add your DNS settings to our gateways to simplify deployment and onboarding.

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Application blocker

Analyze data flows and stop unsafe protocols before they reach your network.

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Download Protection

Automatically scan downloaded files to detect and remove malware instantly.

SECURE EVERY SITE

Network Connectors

Link your business locations and remote workforces securely with connectors that offer seamless, secure connectivity.

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Site-to-Site

Establish a remote connection from NordLayer to both physical and virtual networks.

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Cloud LAN

Interconnect to distant devices for secure file sharing and remote control.

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Browser Extension

Bypass OS incompatibility issues and enable secure access on any device.

VERIFY EVERY LOGIN

User Management

Enable fast, secure access to all your apps and data with Zero Trust security verification features built in.

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Multifactor Authentication

Reduce risk by adding an extra layer of verification during every login attempt.

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Biometric Authentication

Strengthen security and improve UX with fingerprint, face, or voice recognition.

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Single Sign-On

Give each employee one secure login to access all their apps, tools, and systems.

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User Provisioning

Automatically onboard/offboard users and transfer permissions as roles change by using the most popular SCIM platforms.

ENHANCE VISIBILITY

Network Monitoring

Give your admins and users real-time visibility and complete control over all your network activity. 

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Activity Monitoring

Easily monitor all user and device activity across your gateways and resources.

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Device Posture Monitoring

Know what devices connect to your network and periodically check them for threats.

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Dashboards

View detailed activity insights across multiple security and usage dashboards.

STOP THREATS PROACTIVELY

Security Controls

Spot exposed credentials, leaked data, and dark web threats early on so you can take action before attackers do.

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Auto-connect

Automatically secure your internet connection the moment you go online.

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Always On VPN

Enforce VPN usage for every user to ensure all connections are protected.

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Idle Session Timeout

Make all users log in and re-authenticate after a set period of inactivity.

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Active Session Timeout

Automatically log users out of your network after a set session time.

Route selected IP addresses through the gateway

Split Tunneling

Choose what traffic goes through an encrypted VPN and which connects directly.

PROTECT EVERY LAYER

Platform

The NordLayer Platform helps you proactively protect your network with built-in features from the wider Nord Security Business Suite.

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NordStellar Threat Exposure Management

Get instant alerts when your company is mentioned on hidden hacker forums.

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NordPass Password Manager

Manage, control and secure all your employee credentials in one location.

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NORDLAYER COMPLIANCE

Keep your network audit-ready

By enforcing Zero Trust, encrypting data, centralizing access controls, and automating activity logs, NordLayer makes proving compliance fast, simple and stress-free.