Keep teams connected with our secure remote access solutions
Let employees and contractors reach company resources from anywhere, with access rules you set and control from one place.
- Reach company apps, files, and systems from anywhere.
- Decide who reaches what, and change it in a few clicks.
- Verify every user and device before access is granted.
OFFICIALLY ENDORSED
Recognized for deployment speed and secure access
Independent reviewers and industry analysts rate NordLayer based on the things that determine a rollout, from setup speed to everyday value.
OVERVIEW
What is secure remote access?
Secure remote access is the combination of technologies that lets people connect to company apps, files, and internal systems from outside the office without exposing those resources to the open internet.
It works by verifying who the user is and what device they’re on, then opening an encrypted connection to only the resources that user is allowed to reach. This helps prevent stolen credentials or unmanaged devices from gaining broad access across your network.
Secure every connection coming into your business
USE CASES
When do you need secure remote access for employees and vendors?
Remote access to resources
Access internal resources securely from anywhere, boosting collaboration and productivity while ensuring data protection.
Compliance regulations
Ensure compliance with data protection laws through secure connections to safeguard customer trust and sensitive information.
Mobile-driven workforce
Empower your mobile workforce with secure, encrypted access and transform devices into safe gateways against cyber threats.
Vendor access management
Grant access to sensitive info and systems exclusively to authorized vendors, and only to relevant workspaces. This enhances security and collaboration.
Remote employees
Give every remote employee a secure remote office solution that protects company data with strong authentication and access controls, wherever they work.
Privileged access
Control access through advanced identity and authorization management to ensure only the right people can connect to the data and resources they need to work.
NORDLAYER SOLUTIONS
Everything you need for safe remote access
Build your setup from secure remote access solutions that work on their own or layer together, covering the connection, the identity, and the device.
Remote access VPN
Encrypt every connection between your team and company resources, over any network they happen to be on.
Zero-trust network access
Verify every user and device with single sign-on before granting access, then limit each session to the resources that user is approved for.
Device posture security
Check whether a device meets your security rules before it connects, and block the ones that don’t.
Secure web gateway
Filter web traffic and block malware, phishing, and unsafe sites before they reach your users or your network.
Remote workforce access
Give hybrid and fully remote teams a single, secure way in, with multi-factor authentication protecting every login from any location.
HOW IT WORKS
Secure remote access management across users, devices, and apps
Users
Add multi-factor authentication and single sign-on for employees and third-party vendors, using Google, Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, or JumpCloud.
Devices
Check the security posture of every device before it connects, and block devices that don’t meet your security rules.
Applications
Control access to apps and cloud resources with zero-trust rules and network segmentation, so each user only reaches what their role requires.
INTEGRATIONS
Works with the tools your team already uses
SEE THE VALUE
Why choose NordLayer for secure remote access
You get the benefits of remote access solutions for enterprise teams without the need for hardware, long deployment times, or a specialist team to run it.
Let your team work from anywhere
Your team connects to internal systems, cloud environments, and SaaS tools through an encrypted path, whatever network they’re on.
Decide who reaches which resources
Every user and device is verified before connecting, and each session reaches only the resources you’ve approved for that person.
Secure every device your team uses
Company laptops, personal computers, and mobile devices all connect under the same rules, with posture checks applied before access.
Roll it out in minutes, not months
Set up in minutes from one Control Panel, with no hardware to install, and access rules you can change in a few clicks.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Rated in Gartner’s security service edge category
Take a look at Gartner Peer Insights and see why so many IT and security pros consider us a security service edge leader.
In Security Service Edge category
NordLayer has been very accommodating in terms of our needs. They are flexible to cater timing of payments and also providing exclusive support
Everything is super efficient and easy: negociations, setup, dashboard, accounting, support
Very easy to set up and use and is very reliable. There are good security options to enable the configuration comply with security policies.
NordLayer in numbers
15,000+
Businesses protected
10 min
Average time to deploy
40+
Global service locations
OUR INSIGHTS
Secure Remote Access resources
Additional info
Frequently asked questions
Secure remote access tools combine several technologies to create a secure connection between users and company systems. This includes encrypted network connectors, VPNs, IP masking, and multi-factor authentication. Think of it as a private, protected tunnel that only verified users – employees, partners, or contractors – can use to reach files, apps, databases, or servers from anywhere. Built-in security measures help block threats and ensure authorized access, so remote work stays productive and protected.
Most secure remote access setups draw on a mix of 6 technologies. 1. A remote access VPN encrypts the connection between the user and company resources. 2. Zero-trust network access verifies identity and device before granting entry, then limits the session to approved resources. 3. A secure enterprise browser adds visibility and control inside web apps, where most work now happens. 4. Multi-factor authentication stops stolen passwords from being enough on their own. 5. Single sign-on centralizes login through your identity provider. 6. Privileged access management restricts who can reach your most sensitive systems.
You can implement secure remote access across your organization by following these 4 steps:
Set your policy Write a cybersecurity policy that defines who can access what, from which devices, and under what conditions. This makes your remote employees your first line of defense rather than your weakest point.
Choose your solution Pick a secure remote access service that adapts to how your business actually works, covering employees, contractors, and vendors without forcing you to rebuild your stack.
Layer your authentication Combine password management with multi-factor authentication and single sign-on, so a single compromised credential never opens the door on its own.
Train your people Run mandatory security training for new starters and regular refreshers for existing staff, because the controls only hold if people understand why they exist.
Secure remote access can help avoid sensitive data and assets from falling into the wrong hands. Cybercriminals can take any form and look to acquire information for personal gain, hold it for ransom, or leak it into the public domain. It’s more important than ever to safeguard your organization’s remote workforce against an attack where possible, and secure remote access is an excellent place to start.
It is a modern network security solution that enables teams to work safely from anywhere, anytime, and on any device. It creates an encrypted tunnel between resources, endpoint devices, and employees, shielding online activity and safeguarding sensitive areas of the network. With AES-256-bit or ChaCha20 encryption, this solution hides all traffic from eavesdropping and ensures secure connections. NordLayer’s remote access VPN guarantees secure access to protected company data for both in-office and remote workers, allowing seamless and controlled connectivity to company resources across any internet connection.
To achieve the most secure remote access, choose solutions with multilayered security. Relying on only one remote access protocol is risky. Ensure your solution also uses VPN technologies to encrypt data during connection and includes strong access controls like multiple zero-trust features This ensures safe access through layered authentication.
A reliable approach to remote access is to add multiple security layers. Relying solely on a remote access protocol without additional protection is unsafe. Opt for a solution with VPN technologies for encryption and robust access controls, like zero-trust features, to ensure strong, layered authentication.