{"id":78716,"date":"2024-06-02T14:52:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T06:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=78716"},"modified":"2024-06-14T12:36:04","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T04:36:04","slug":"what-is-a-dmz-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/06\/what-is-a-dmz-network\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a DMZ Network?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"78716\" class=\"elementor elementor-78716\">\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-2493f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2493f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/2124x1194\/f9b9855352\/what-is-dmz.png\/m\/1080x0\/filters:quality(75)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" \/><\/p><div><div class=\"my-3 PostContent_excerpt__wB2qU\"><p class=\"nord-text text-lead font-medium leading-normal text-black\">Every successful businessperson knows the value of strategic disclosure. Most, if not all, would advise you to share only that information with the public that is essential for success, only some things that can be shared. This principle applies to your private life as well. For instance, you don\u2019t invite everyone into the intimate sections of your home. Instead, you carefully select the individuals permitted into your inner circle and the specific areas of your home where you engage with them.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-lead font-medium leading-normal text-black\">Similarly, in the digital realms, you can establish dedicated virtual zones where outsiders can interact with only as much information as you deem appropriate. This is where the term \u2018DMZ\u2019 comes into play.<button class=\"text-black hover:text-teal font-medium duration-250 transition-colors mt-4\" type=\"button\"><\/button><\/p><\/div><div class=\"PostContent_content__eM_tn text-black break-words\" data-content-type-blog=\"true\"><section class=\"my-3\"><div class=\"Article_wrapper__8_7eU\"><div class=\"richtext\"><h2 id=\"what-is-a-dmz-network-exactly\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">What is a DMZ network, exactly?<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Generally speaking, a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) network is an isolated network segment that works as a buffer between an organization&#8217;s internal network and the external, untrusted network. So, when somebody asks, &#8216;What is DMZ in networking?&#8217;, you can explain that it&#8217;s like a safety zone for the company\u2019s online services, keeping them separate from the internal network so it is protected against potential threats from the internet.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A DMZ network serves as an additional layer of security, allowing you to host things like your website or email server in this semi-secure area.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-does-a-dmz-network-work\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">How does a DMZ network work?<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">In the context of DMZ cybersecurity, a typical configuration involves positioning the DMZ between two firewalls, forming what is commonly known as a &#8220;dual firewall&#8221; architecture. These firewalls are used to enforce security policies or, more precisely, to determine which types of traffic are allowed to pass through based on predefined rules.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">This means that, for instance, web or email servers in the DMZ may be accessible, but direct access to internal resources is blocked. This two-firewall approach helps organizations establish a strong security perimeter, protecting sensitive internal networks from external threats while still enabling access to public services.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Another popular approach is the &#8216;single-firewall DMZ,&#8217; where only one firewall separates the DMZ from both the external and internal networks. This firewall is configured with rules to control traffic entering and leaving the DMZ, allowing specific types of traffic to reach public-facing services while restricting direct access to internal resources.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">While simpler and more cost-effective than a dual firewall setup, a single-firewall DMZ may provide less rigorous security measures, potentially increasing the vulnerability of internal networks to external threats.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Here\u2019s a quick comparison of the two discussed DMZ network architectures:<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Dual-firewall design:<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Uses two firewalls, one that separates the internal network from the DMZ, and the other that separates the DMZ from the external network.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The so-called \u2018outer firewall\u2019 filters incoming traffic, allowing only specific types to access the DMZ.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The \u2018inner firewall\u2019 monitors outgoing traffic from the DMZ and blocks unauthorized access to the internal network.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Single-firewall design:<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Uses only one firewall deployed between the internal network and the DMZ.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">First, internet traffic reaches the firewall. Then, based on predefined rules, the firewall directs appropriate traffic to either the DMZ or the internal network.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"benefits-of-using-a-dmz-network\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Benefits of using a DMZ network<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">As you can imagine, based on what we&#8217;ve discussed so far, there are many benefits to using a demilitarized zone network. Still, three are especially significant: Enabling access control, preventing network reconnaissance, and blocking internet protocol spoofing.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The first one, enabling access control, involves regulating and monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic to ensure only authorized users and data can access your internal network. This is done, of course, to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Preventing network reconnaissance helps companies conceal the details of their internal networks from potential attackers. This protection is crucial because it stops attackers from gathering information about the network\u2019s structure and vulnerabilities.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Last but not least, blocking IP spoofing ensures that malicious entities cannot disguise their identity to gain unauthorized access and launch cyber attacks. This is essential for maintaining the integrity of network communications and preventing security breaches.<\/p><div id=\"Inner content blog banner - Business\"><section class=\"overflow-hidden relative\"><div class=\"rounded-3 bg-custom-msp-blue-dark pt-8 px-4 pb-6 md:px-6 md:py-6\"><div class=\"nord-row row justify-start items-center\"><div class=\"nord-col self-center md:col-3 mb-6 md:mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto md:hidden\" style=\"color: transparent; background-size: cover; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat;\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 640w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 750w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1080w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1200w\" alt=\"lock icon\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto hidden md:block\" style=\"color: transparent; background-size: cover; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat;\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 640w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 750w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1080w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1200w\" alt=\"lock icon\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"nord-col md:col-9 text-center md:text-left\"><h2 class=\"nord-text text-h4 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-white font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Increase your online security<\/h2><div class=\"w-full mb-3\">\u00a0<\/div><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-white\">Identify breaches before they harm your business<\/p><div class=\"w-full mb-4 md:mb-6\">\u00a0<\/div><p><a class=\"nord-button focus:outline-none font-medium align-bottom rounded-1 select-none transition-colors ease-out duration-250 cursor-pointer nord-button--medium border text-white nord-button--v-contained nord-button--c-teal bg-teal border-teal font-medium inline-block relative text-center w-full md:w-auto Button_rounded___wTqY\" style=\"min-width: 180px;\" href=\"\/plans\/business\/\">Start Free Trial<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><h2 id=\"why-are-dmzs-important\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Why are DMZs important?<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">DMZ networks are crucial for enhancing network security by creating that additional layer between an organization&#8217;s internal network and external networks. By isolating specific services, such as web and email servers, from the internal network, they reduce the risk of broader breaches if these services are compromised. So, by acting as a buffer zone, DMZ networks, often implemented through a dedicated DMZ server, provide an extra obstacle for attackers, improving an organization&#8217;s overall security posture.<\/p><h2 id=\"examples-of-dmzs\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Examples of DMZs<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Here are a few demilitarized zone network examples that can help you better understand how they can boost an organization\u2019s cybersecurity.<\/p><h3 id=\"web-servers\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Web servers<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">These servers host websites and web applications and act as the interface for online services that interact with external networks. By placing them in a DMZ, organizations can allow access to web content while reducing the risk of direct attacks on internal networks.<\/p><h3 id=\"ftp-servers\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">FTP servers<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">FTP servers, commonly employed for transferring files across networks, frequently store confidential information. Including them in a DMZ network allows external users to securely access files without jeopardizing the security of the internal network.<\/p><h3 id=\"dns-servers\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">DNS servers<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">DNS servers are essential for internet communication, translating domain names into IP addresses. Putting them in a DMZ network can help prevent DNS attacks and reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access to sensitive network resources.<\/p><h3 id=\"proxy-servers\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Proxy servers<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">When placed between clients and external servers in a DMZ architecture, proxy servers allow organizations to control and monitor internet traffic, safeguarding internal resources from potential threats by avoiding direct exposure.<\/p><h3 id=\"voip-servers\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">VoIP servers<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">VoIP servers, which enable voice communication over the internet, are placed in a DMZ to ensure the security and reliability of voice services while shielding internal networks from unauthorized access and potential cyber-attacks.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-a-password-manager-fits-in-the-context-of-dmz-networks\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">How a password manager fits in the context of DMZ networks<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Using a DMZ network to host various services and data is a great way to boost your organization\u2019s cybersecurity. However, it\u2019s not the only step you should take. Being cyber secure involves effectively addressing many challenges associated with keeping things private. For instance, while you can place email servers in the DMZ, it doesn\u2019t mean individual company emails will be fully protected from potential hacks and data breaches.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">To solve this problem, you&#8217;ll need to utilize other tools. For instance, a robust password manager like <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/business-password-manager\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">NordPass<\/a> offers advanced encryption and secure storage for your email account credentials. It also includes features such as the Password Generator and Data Breach Scanner, which help create strong, unique passwords for each email account and allow you to check if your email credentials have been compromised in a data breach.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Developing a DMZ network is not the end of the line. It\u2019s just a part\u2014albeit very significant\u2014of improving an organization\u2019s security posture. Therefore, if you want to ensure that your company is well protected against cyber threats, you also need to use other solutions, like password managers, to further enhance your cybersecurity strategy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2004c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2004c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" 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;c4f773e&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-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" 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-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. 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\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=\"63567\" class=\"elementor elementor-63567\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45e3ec76 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45e3ec76\" 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-311e216d\" data-id=\"311e216d\" 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-3d9a2e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9a2e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordPass<br \/><\/strong>NordPass is developed by Nord Security, a company leading the global market of cybersecurity products.<\/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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