NordLayer
NordLayer is the business-focused arm of Nord, known for its consumer VPN. It targets SMEs and distributed teams that need to move beyond basic VPN into more structured secure access and SASE-style controls without enterprise-level complexity. NordLayer leverages Nord’s global network footprint to provide secure tunnels, remote access, and network segmentation for organizations with remote employees, contractors, and small branch offices. Its go-to-market emphasizes simplicity and predictable subscription pricing.
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| Pricing | Not provided |
| Deployment | Not specified |
| Support | Not specified |
| Compliance | SOC 2ISO 27001HIPAAPCI DSS |
| ZTNA (zero trust network access) | Not stated |
| SD-WAN | Not stated |
| NGFW / firewall-as-a-service | Not stated |
| Secure web gateway (SWG) | Yes |
| CASB | Not stated |
| Multi-tenant / MSP support | Yes |
| SIEM/XDR integration | Not stated |
| Centralized management & analytics | Yes |
NordLayer’s SASE offering blends secure remote access, site-to-site connectivity, DNS and web filtering, and zero-trust access controls into one service. Organizations deploy lightweight agents or gateways and define workspace-based access policies that segment resources by roles and groups. NordLayer adds security service edge features like secure web access and threat blocking on top of its network infrastructure, providing SSE capabilities such as DNS filtering and basic web protection. It covers the essential needs of small and mid-sized businesses transitioning off flat VPN-only models.
Capabilities
| Secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity | |
| Role- and workspace-based access policies | |
| DNS and web filtering | |
| Simple segmentation of internal resources | |
| Multi-tenant support for partners and MSPs | |
| Integrations with identity providers and SSO | |
| Cross-platform clients and gateways | |
| Activity logs and basic analytics. |
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