{"id":74342,"date":"2023-12-28T12:31:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T04:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=74342"},"modified":"2023-12-22T15:27:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T07:27:29","slug":"nordlayer-report-reflecting-on-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2023\/12\/nordlayer-report-reflecting-on-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"NordLayer report: reflecting on 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"74342\" class=\"elementor elementor-74342\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8be8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8be8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2i1SNypvAIGkImiauIz00N\/7b8593cfe335567df26b3e826d10785c\/NordLayer-report-reflecting-on-2023_web_cover_1400x800.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"617\" \/><\/p><div class=\"Grid_item__8Wd1v Grid_col8Md__zJ2a8\"><article class=\"RichText_root__1_CNu BlogPostContent_richText__rG0U1\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">\u201cDear cyber enthusiasts,\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In December, businesses and air alike turn frosty. Offices fill with the scent of tangerines and the sound of Christmas songs, marking a time for reflection on the past year and planning for the next\u2014at NordLayer, we&#8217;ve been doing just that.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">We&#8217;ve reviewed our 2023 goals, targets, and accomplishments, realizing it&#8217;s been a challenging but highly rewarding year. Our commitment to delivering a top-quality product has positioned us as a formidable contender in the cybersecurity market.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">As we wrap up the year, we&#8217;re proud and eager to excel even more in 2024. We&#8217;re set to face new challenges, get closer to our clients, and elevate network security, making it as straightforward as possible.\u201d<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"483\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/05DXmbMuJAFRqFibBlAwq\/98b0b1fb7829cdfe282b7c5998961eb9\/1_Greeting_1400x626.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"1 Greeting 1400x626\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><\/p><p>Let&#8217;s start with a brief flashback to 2023. It was a year marked by innovative solutions and significant customer growth. Current user statistics aren&#8217;t just numbers but stories of trust and reliability. The feedback loop with clients has evolved from a conversation into a thriving community, each interaction shaping the next wave of features.<\/p><h2 id=\"recap-of-2023-in-a-glance\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Recap of 2023 in a glance<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"587\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/604rSPxRBII9nAuaecsO05\/07ed2c9fff860c1da663f25e246b925e\/2_Bentobox_1400x761__1_.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"2 Bentobox 1400x761 (12)\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/>Our clients<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In 2023, NordLayer grew significantly, reaching a staggering number of over 8,500+ client organizations worldwide.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/5AczqC6FxEgGHxnKZanK4k\/85e7cd1165f4b21dfdb7d06b742f3bd4\/3_Map_1400x766.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"591\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In the past year, we did a number of interviews about our solution with clients and partners. Having <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/category\/case-studies\/\">first-hand feedback<\/a> is the best way to grow and evolve.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1V5nm3CJ9iSZekl24wLJYL\/de3bb76e2fad876e8a710b6ae5ab7836\/4_Product_development_timeline_1400x1487.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1147\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Our customers highlight product simplicity, the easiness it brings to their daily jobs, and how the service doesn\u2019t disturb business and users&#8217; workflow.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Not only clients but also partners engage in sharing their stories of using NordLayer for their customer organizations.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6AHMwfrpEJUE8Z4M7cHviY\/eaa301e52250878de90e852d1bcfa26b\/5_NordLayer_Partner_Program_1400x703.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"542\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In 2023, we established many successful partnerships with MSPs, resellers, and master agents. The NordLayer Partner Program is continuously growing and improving. And we are inviting new partners to join us in 2024 and achieve new business goals by securing organizations&#8217; networks together.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1zKX80az3USW6y8PJLFR93\/ae3052c198abb2641313fe9fccb19377\/6_Donata_1400x766.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"591\" \/><\/p><div class=\"CTABlock_ctaBlock__F0Azy\"><p><a class=\"Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 CTABlock_cta__bNgmo\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/partner-program\/\"><button class=\"Button_root__KKHXX Button_primary__7vvJa Button_lg__JbEIe\" type=\"button\">Learn more about the NordLayer Partner Program<\/button><\/a><\/p><\/div><h2 id=\"product-growth-and-development\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Product growth and development<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer has grown exponentially since its launch in 2019. SASE framework and ZTNA adoption allowed the solution to scale in a user-friendly way, enabling all ways of working.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"7 Timeline 1400x880\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1rXrORHTOcu7unQ8GsAoQD\/0923bcc9a4cf1a991244f779fc95e1c0\/7_Timeline_1400x880.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"940\" \/><\/p><p>2023 marked NordLayer entering FWaaS market. It complements the Security Service Edge (SSE) framework, which is the base for the product development direction. Cloud Firewall is a great addition to already existing NordLayer SSE components of ZTNA and SWG.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"499\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3atWj5Foyo29cIMsTBC3RO\/5cbaf5ee8a5bb02bdefa2e3e5d1b2b82\/8_Product_development_timeline_1400x647.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"8 Product development timeline 1400x647\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/>Features<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/ZbxVn3STpYXWwtcGRqH18\/9d0183ee9ba757fe6a50aff31e3e1d7b\/9_ZTNA_SWG_FWAAS_1400x650.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"486\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In 2023, we launched a major annual achievement, the Cloud Firewall, for a more granular network access control. We also focused on refining our product to include features of the FWaaS framework.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"10 Cloud firewall 1400x711\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6Sc9gxY4qeyDAtZlHYWnXz\/fb6b28b0576343b3baf388a1e2c6cf42\/10_Cloud_firewall_1400x711.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"548\" \/><\/p><p>The features of the Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) segment were enhanced with Always On VPN and Device Posture Security functionalities. What does that mean for our users?<\/p><\/article><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"537\" \/><\/p><article class=\"RichText_root__1_CNu BlogPostContent_richText__rG0U1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/54d9xRNwL0NoYCaFm6uHzJ\/540119e5b0d2f527d0e3f3d110949fe7\/11_Always_on_VPN_device_posture_security_1400x710.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"11 Always on VPN device posture security 1400x710\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/>The Secure Web Gateway (SWG) part was focused on improving online security and protected browsing.<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4HPdvamqvBJfgD2NmjN6Bl\/e7952df3b2ad36fa27e5105d41c7df78\/12_Browser_extension_URL_based_split_tunneling_1400x750.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"510\" \/><\/p><h2 id=\"keeping-a-pulse-on-the-industry\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Keeping a pulse on the industry<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Since secure networks start with conscious users, many threats and risks can be mitigated at the entry levels. Thus, we at NordLayer perform research and <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/decision-makers-kit\/\">create tools<\/a> and <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/learn\/\">knowledge bases<\/a> for you to read and share.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/5xhMOvte06tlPx1WSqGyYG\/7fe923fe16481db09ea76e36e8fcc846\/13_Researches_1400x600.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"463\" \/><\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">Global Remote Work Index \u201823<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Last year, the Global Remote Work Index, or GRWI, took the media by storm\u2014research groups, news channels, and countries were sharing our collected insights about how they rank for safe remote work.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/3hCKX66LBbppWTyP6FV3DR\/58fc62d2cd32666a1250dbc693fb2870\/14_Global_remote_work_index_1400x622.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"14 Global remote work index 1400x622\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/>In 2023, we launched GRWI 2.0, an improved version of mapping out your next remote work destination. Designed to aid businesses with hybrid work policies and freelancers and users who want to use the opportunity to explore the world while working, it\u2019s a great, extensive data collection with a lot of insights and advice.<\/p><div class=\"CTABlock_ctaBlock__F0Azy\"><p><a class=\"Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 CTABlock_cta__bNgmo\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/global-remote-work-index\/\"><button class=\"Button_root__KKHXX Button_primary__7vvJa Button_lg__JbEIe\" type=\"button\">Discover GRWI 2.0<\/button><\/a><\/p><\/div><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">To stay on top of the latest trends in the industry, we not only browse, talk, and research but also travel.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In the past year, NordLayer\u2019s direct and indirect sales teams went miles to participate in the events. With the pandemic totally behind our backs, it\u2019s pleasant to have business meeting partners and potential customers in person.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/6612hhXlu9ys5UUClbgePk\/ff0c595543254ef03ede894e8ad2bff3\/15_Photos_1400x862.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Besides live events, NordLayer hosted and participated in online events that put the cherry on top of 2023.<\/p><h2 id=\"building-teamplayer-culture\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Building team-player culture<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">We like talking about our achievements and product growth, but they wouldn\u2019t be achieved without people behind the scenes. In 2023, the NordLayer team experienced a significant moment. We relocated to our new headquarters in Cyber City, a home of innovation and technology.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2oWsyhut6W89b8JExQJUSV\/b84cbf39b2fc6555378c7f775a04e004\/16_People_countries_1400x860.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"663\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Working, partying, and basically living part of our lives together with our hub brands like NordVPN, NordPass, and NordLocker, we are all about a team, playing a ball well to score goals in the industry.<\/p><h2 id=\"anticipating-for-2024\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Anticipating for 2024<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Talking about the future, we can give a sneak peek of what\u2019s cooking for the next year.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2pjoPQfBCmz8FU3jkCgrHK\/39f00ed336348af26f62fa85b4ce1e4c\/17_Andrius_1400x766.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"591\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">We will continue improving and expanding our network security capabilities based on SSE. With never-ending love for Zero Trust, more ZTNA functionalities are planned. But what will 2024 bring? 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The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"63561\" class=\"elementor elementor-63561\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b6aa2c4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b6aa2c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b283ee5\" data-id=\"1b283ee5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e466f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e466f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordLayer<br \/><\/strong>NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses \u2013 from the world\u2019s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. 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