OVERVIEW
What is Threat protection?
Threat protection refers to solutions that identify, block, and respond to cyber threats targeting business operations. It consists of advanced tools working together to secure networks, devices, and users.
BENEFITS
Why is Threat protection important for business?
Businesses face increasing online threats that jeopardize security, operations, and compliance. Threat protection ensures your business remains resilient in a constantly evolving threat landscape. With NordLayer’s advanced features, you can confidently tackle potential vulnerabilities and secure your digital assets.
Enhanced security
NordLayer’s Threat protection adds a layer of security to your operations. It detects and blocks malicious activity at various levels, including DNS, downloads, and applications. This modular approach prevents attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities. Each layer works cohesively, offering businesses comprehensive protection against the latest cyber threats.
Operational continuity
Cyber threats can interrupt daily operations, causing significant financial and reputational damage. NordLayer’s Threat protection solutions safeguard systems, ensuring your team remains productive without disruptions. By implementing advanced threat mitigation strategies, your business can focus on growth without worrying about downtime caused by cyber-attacks.
Regulatory compliance
Threat protection measures are critical requirements in compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. NordLayer helps businesses block unapproved content and secure downloads, ensuring adherence to global standards and avoiding penalties. With Threat protection solution, your organization can demonstrate its commitment to data privacy and secure handling of information.
HOW IT WORKS
Introducing NordLayer’s multifunctional defense approach
NordLayer’s Threat Protection services employ a combination of advanced features, working seamlessly to secure your business. Here’s how these main layers of defense operate:
DNS filtering & Web protection
DNS filtering and Web protection act as the first line of defense. These tools block access to malicious websites by evaluating requests at the DNS level. Such measures work in a browser environment. DNS filtering ensures that harmful content never reaches your employees’ devices.
Download Protection
Download Protection scans files in real-time during the download process. If malicious code is detected in a file, it is removed immediately, safeguarding devices and data. This feature ensures that your business remains protected from malware attacks originating from downloaded content.
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) analyzes network traffic to block unauthorized apps and outdated protocols. By doing so, it prevents vulnerabilities and ensures compliance. This feature operates on the device level, identifying unsafe activities before they escalate. DPI also helps manage traffic to optimize network performance while maintaining strict security standards.
Together, these features create a multi-layered solution that stops threats at various entry points, ensuring comprehensive protection. With NordLayer’s Threat Protection, businesses can defend against threats without compromising efficiency.
USE CASES
Real-world applications of Threat protection
More secure communications
DNS filtering and Web protection act as safeguards, allowing employees to focus on their work without worrying about falling victim to malicious emails or links. Threat protection solutions ensure safer messaging by blocking phishing links through DNS filtering and scanning downloads to eliminate malware risks.
Preventing employee exposure to harmful websites
Remote workers often face increased risks when connecting to unsecured networks. DNS filtering and Web protection prevent access to phishing sites and ransomware, crucial for remote and hybrid workforces. NordLayer’s features provide peace of mind by keeping users safe, no matter where they are.
Automated threat detection for file downloads
Industries handling confidential information—like finance and healthcare—benefit significantly from NordLayer’s proactive file scanning. It ensures secure data exchanges and reduces the risk of costly breaches. Download Protection scans and removes infected files before they compromise your systems, providing peace of mind for sensitive industries.
Blocking risky apps & vulnerable protocols
By identifying and restricting unsafe applications, NordLayer’s DPI empowers businesses to maintain a compliant and secure environment. DPI enables administrators to block unauthorized apps and outdated protocols, ensuring security and regulatory compliance.
Embrace secure BYOD policies
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies can be challenging to secure, but NordLayer’s solutions offer a hassle-free way to protect your network, even when personal devices are involved. DNS filtering and other Threat protection features support the BYOD policy without requiring software on every device, simplifying security for diverse teams.
Meeting data protection and privacy regulations
Compliance with global standards is made easy with NordLayer’s tailored features. Protect sensitive data while meeting rigorous industry requirements. NordLayer’s Threat Protection helps organizations comply with GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS by blocking unapproved content and securing downloads.
KEY FEATURES
Advanced Threat protection for complete security
Explore NordLayer’s features that protect your business against emerging threats and ensure unmatched security.
Download (file) protection
This tool safeguards your business’s most vulnerable assets—employee devices—with real-time malware detection and removal during file download process. Download Protection ensures every file is safe before it reaches your system. By addressing threats during the download process, this feature minimizes the risk of malware infiltration.
Web protection (ThreatBlock)
Web Protection feature shields your business by blocking access to websites that are flagged as potentially malicious. It reduces risks and provides peace of mind for your team. This feature actively prevents threats from reaching employees, maintaining the integrity of your operations.
DNS filtering
Acting as a digital gatekeeper, DNS filtering offers a wide variety of online content categories to be blocked, including dangerous websites and harmful content. It uses ML algorithms to make sure the database is constantly updated and relevant. By setting boundaries on accessible content, DNS filtering ensures your business stays safe while improving productivity.
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