NordLayer

NordLayer – Business VPN & Network Security Platform

NordLayer is a business-focused **VPN and network security platform** designed to help organizations secure remote teams, business networks, cloud resources, and sensitive company data. Built by Nord Security, NordLayer combines encrypted VPN connectivity, secure remote access, network access controls, dedicated IP addresses, threat protection, and Zero Trust-oriented security capabilities in a centralized platform.
Unlike consumer VPN services designed primarily for individual privacy, NordLayer is built for **businesses, startups, remote teams, SMBs, and enterprises** that need centralized control over how employees connect to the internet and access organizational resources.
With NordLayer, businesses can encrypt network traffic, provide secure access to internal resources, manage users and teams, create private gateways, use dedicated IP addresses, and apply security policies from a centralized Control Panel.

 What Is NordLayer?

NordLayer is a Business VPN and Network Access Security solution** that helps organizations protect users, devices, networks, and business resources.
It is designed to address common cybersecurity challenges associated with:
* Remote work* Hybrid teams* Public Wi-Fi* Cloud applications* Distributed offices* Remote network access* Sensitive business information* Unauthorized network access* Phishing and malicious websites* Network segmentation* Compliance requirements
NordLayer provides encrypted connections between users and business resources while giving administrators centralized control over access policies and network configuration.
Key NordLayer Features :

Business VPN

NordLayer provides encrypted VPN connectivity designed specifically for organizations.
Businesses can secure employee internet connections and remote access to organizational resources without requiring traditional hardware-based VPN infrastructure.

Secure Remote Access

Remote employees can securely connect to company resources from different locations.
NordLayer helps organizations create controlled connections between employees and internal networks, cloud resources, and business applications.

Dedicated IP Address

NordLayer offers dedicated IP addresses that can be assigned exclusively to an organization.
A dedicated IP can be used for IP allowlisting, controlled access to business resources, and consistent network identification.

Virtual Private Gateways

Organizations can create Virtual Private Gateways that connect teams to selected servers and apply security policies.
This allows administrators to create more controlled and segmented network environments for different teams and resources.

NordLynx VPN Protocol

NordLayer supports **NordLynx**, a WireGuard-based VPN protocol designed to provide fast and secure VPN connections.
The platform also supports OpenVPN UDP and OpenVPN TCP, providing multiple protocol options for different network requirements.

Threat Protection

NordLayer provides security features designed to help detect and block online threats.
Its threat protection capabilities include protection against phishing and malicious websites, DNS filtering, download protection, and application-level controls.

DNS Filtering

Organizations can use DNS filtering to control access to websites according to predefined categories.
This can help businesses restrict access to unwanted or potentially risky website categories while employees are connected through organizational gateways.

Application Blocker

NordLayer provides application blocking capabilities that allow administrators to restrict access to selected applications, services, and protocols. This gives IT teams additional control over what users can access through organizational VPN gateways.

Multi-Factor Authentication

NordLayer supports **MFA** to add another authentication layer when users access applications or the Control Panel.
This can help organizations strengthen account security beyond passwords.

Always-On VPN

Always-On VPN can help ensure users maintain a VPN-only connection when connecting to organizational resources and browsing online.
This is particularly useful for remote teams that frequently work from different networks.

VPN Split Tunneling

NordLayer supports split tunneling capabilities that allow organizations to determine which traffic should use the VPN tunnel and which traffic should bypass it, depending on the supported configuration.

Site-to-Site VPN

Businesses can use Site-to-Site connectivity to securely connect different offices, locations, or networks.
This can be useful for organizations operating across multiple physical locations.

Network Access Control

NordLayer provides tools for controlling which users and teams can access specific organizational resources.
Administrators can configure gateways, teams, servers, and access policies from the Control Panel.

Network Segmentation

Organizations can use network segmentation to create more granular access boundaries.
NordLayer's higher-tier capabilities include network segmentation and cloud firewall functionality for more advanced access control.

Cloud Firewall

NordLayer's Cloud Firewall capabilities allow organizations to create custom security rules for Virtual Private Gateways.
Administrators can define access rules for teams or individual members and use micro-segmentation to control access to network resources.

Browser Security

NordLayer Browser adds browser-level security controls for organizations.
Features include:

• Web Application Control
• IP masking
• Custom DNS
• Web Threat Protectio
• DNS filtering
• Secure browsing
• Browser-based authentication
• Dedicated IP support
• User provisioning

These capabilities are designed to help organizations control and secure browser-based work.

Zero Trust Security
NordLayer includes capabilities associated with **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)**.
The goal is to provide controlled access based on users, devices, resources, and organizational security policies rather than simply trusting users based on their network location.

Device Posture Security

Higher-tier NordLayer capabilities can help organizations restrict access from devices that do not meet predefined security requirements.
This provides an additional control layer for organizations managing remote and hybrid employees.

Compliance Support

NordLayer provides features intended to help organizations strengthen their security and compliance posture.
Its platform supports security controls and visibility relevant to frameworks and standards including:

• SOC 2
• ISO 27001
• PCI DSS
• GDPR

Specific compliance requirements and responsibilities depend on the organization's implementation and regulatory environment.