NordLayer
Network security platform for businesses, combining threat protection, detection, and.
NordLayer is a cloud-based network security platform that combines threat protection, detection, and response in a single solution. It helps businesses secure connections, control access to resources, protect data, and meet regulatory requirements while keeping workflows running. The platform is designed to be deployed quickly without complex hardware.
Core capabilities include secure access through Shared and Virtual Private Gateways, dedicated IP servers, Cloud Firewall for network segmentation, Device Posture Security, IP allowlisting, and threat prevention features such as Download Protection and Web Protection. It integrates with identity providers like Okta, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, Entra ID, and OneLogin, cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, and IBM Cloud, and security tools such as Jamf Cloud and SentinelOne. Custom integrations can disconnect users when third-party tools detect a threat. The Control Panel manages policies and administration, and NordLayer Browser provides browser-level controls.
NordLayer is intended for businesses of varying sizes and work models, including teams over 200 seats. Plans are packaged as Lite, Core, Premium, and an Enterprise offer, with seat-based pricing and a five-user minimum on standard plans; the Enterprise offer requires 200 users. A dedicated IP server is an add-on for Core and Premium. All plans include a 14-day money-back guarantee, and a free trial is not stated.
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