NordLayer review: Why 11,000+ businesses choose us

See how our toggle-ready platform helps customers to stay compliant, control network access, and empower employees to work securely from anywhere.

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Top Zero Trust Security Solution 2025

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Top Network Firewall Solution 2025

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Top Zero Trust Network Access Solution 2025

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Excellent 2025

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Read what thought-leaders say about NordLayer

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The user-friendly design, compatibility with popular IAM providers, and the option to customize according to business requirements make NordLayer a recommendable choice.

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Šarūnas Karbauskas

Senior Tech Content Writer

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If your company needs access to its resources for workers or wants to establish secure connections between different office locations, then NordLayer is highly recommended.

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INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

Rated 4.6/5 on Gartner ZTNA Peer Insights

Take a look at Gartner Peer Insights and see why so many IT and security pros consider us a leader in Zero Trust Network Access.

TOP-TIER SECURITY

What is NordLayer?

NordLayer is a flexible cybersecurity platform built on NordVPN’s trusted standards. It helps businesses of all sizes secure networks, stay compliant, and support distributed teams with toggle-ready, scalable protection based on Zero Trust and SSE principles.

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Simplify compliance & strengthen security

Block cyber threats before they spread, protect sensitive information, and meet regulatory standards without added complexity.

Fast setup, effortless management

Launch enterprise-level protection across your network in minutes and manage everything with ease.

Cut IT costs & boost efficiency

Lower hardware and upkeep expenses with a flexible cloud-based solution that integrates smoothly into any infrastructure.

TECHNICAL BENEFITS

Why choose NordLayer?

Experience a collection of superior, tech-focused features carefully designed to maximize optimization, fortify security, and simplify network management, making it well-suited for IT admins.

Diverse VPN protocols

OpenVPN (UDP), OpenVPN (TCP), and NordLynx (powered by WireGuard) are suitable for various performance requirements.

Extensive OS compatibility

Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, plus Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave browsers via the NordLayer Browser Extension.

Robust SSE framework implementation

Integrates ZTNA, SWG, and FWaaS into a single, potent cloud-native service.

Platform integration

Works with Google Workspace, Okta, Entra ID (Azure AD), JumpCloud, and OneLogin for streamlined access.

Rapid deployment

Setup takes minutes, not days, with no hardware requirements.

Threat protection

Protect your endpoints and proactively block malware, ransomware, and unsafe downloads.

Customizable gateways

Choose from fast, globally distributed private or shared servers, tailored to fit the performance and access needs of any business.

Enhanced network visibility

Provides dedicated servers with fixed IPs, Network segmentation, IP allowlisting, Device Posture Security, and Cloud Firewall.

Server speed performance

Ensures strong connections with fast loading speeds, up to 1Gbps, for efficiency.

Secure your network with NordLayer from just $8 per user/month

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NORDLAYER REVIEWS

Here’s what our customers are saying right now

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Fastest support of any service or vendor I've used. They're always there, just a click away in their website instant chat, and the support folks are knowledgeable and resolve queries quickly.

- Paul H

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Simple to install and operate, no funny business, and so fast that our teams don't notice they are using it.

- Chris

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We were looking for an easy way to securely connect our remote workforce to our infrastructure. This is it. Awesomely quick, friendly, and efficient support. Got us up and running in no time.

- Ludovic


NordLayer by numbers

11,000+

Businesses protected

10 min

Average time to deploy

30+

Global server locations

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See how NordLayer can protect your business

Get a hands-on look with NordLayer’s interactive Control Panel demo. Explore server locations, key features, and see how easy it is to use. Learn why businesses trust NordLayer to secure their networks.

You’ve seen how other businesses benefit from NordLayer—now it’s your turn

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EXPLORE THE NORD SUITE

NordLayer isn't the only tool our customers use to secure their business

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NordPass

Encrypt sensitive data, control access at every level, and manage all your company's credentials from a single, unified platform.

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NordStellar

Scan the dark web for cyber threats targeting your company, identify gaps in your network's security layer, and take action before things escalate.

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Cut mobile data roaming costs and keep your international teams securely connected with short-term eSIMs you can activate in minutes.

Additional info

Frequently asked questions

Yes, NordLayer is completely safe to use. We employ AES-256 and ChaCha20 encryptions, which are highly trusted in the security community, for protecting data. Our array of protocols, including NordLynx, OpenVPN, and IKEv2, ensures robust security across different devices. The focus on a Zero Trust framework further enhances NordLayer’s safety credentials.