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NordLayer

Network security platform for business

NordLayer is a cloud-native network security platform by Nord Security that helps businesses secure connections, control access, and prevent threats. It provides business VPN, Zero Trust Network Access, threat protection, and threat intelligence in one toggle-ready solution.

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Description

NordLayer is a toggle-ready network security platform developed by Nord Security (the team behind NordVPN). It helps businesses secure every connection, stay compliant, and keep threats under control — all from a single cloud-native platform deployable in minutes.

Core capabilities:

  • Business VPN — Encrypted, high-speed connections (up to 1 Gbps) using the NordLynx (WireGuard®-based) protocol
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) — Verify every user, device, and location with MFA, cloud firewall, and device posture security
  • Threat Protection — Block malware, ransomware, malicious downloads, and filter dangerous domains proactively
  • Threat Intelligence — Dark web monitoring for leaked credentials and company data breaches
  • NordLayer Browser — Secure browsing with traffic routing and activity oversight

Key benefits:

Compliant with ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS standards. Integrates with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, AWS, Google Cloud, and more. Trusted by 15,000+ businesses including Hostinger, WeTransfer, SoundCloud, and Calendly. Rated 4.6/5 on Gartner Peer Reviews in the Security Service Edge category.

Highlights

Pros

  • Deploys enterprise-grade network security in as little as 10 minutes via a cloud-native platform, no hardware setup required.
  • Compliant with ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2 Type 2, and PCI-DSS security standards — suitable for regulated industries.
  • Uses the proprietary NordLynx (WireGuard-based) protocol delivering fast encrypted connections up to 1 Gbps on Premium plans.
  • Integrates with major identity providers including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, and OneLogin for seamless SSO and user provisioning.
  • Offers Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with device posture security, multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, and a cloud firewall — all managed from a single control panel.

Cons

  • The kill switch is missing from the macOS and iOS apps, leaving those platforms without an automatic connection fail-safe.
  • Requires a minimum of 5 users to subscribe, making it inaccessible for sole proprietors or very small teams.
  • Limited to approximately 40 server locations globally, which is fewer than many competing business VPN solutions.
  • Collects access logs including IP addresses and connection timestamps, as is typical for business VPNs but not ideal for privacy-maximalist teams.
  • Does not function in China, Iran, or Russia, and lacks obfuscation or stealth mode for restrictive networks.