Summary: See how Rebrandly secures remote access to internal resources, meets SOC 2 compliance, and saves time on IP management.
Rebrandly is a global link management platform that helps businesses create and track branded short URLs. With over 1.3 million users and 3 billion clicks tracked monthly, the company helps businesses manage their links more efficiently, giving them better performance, control, and visibility online.
As the company handles large volumes of customer data, strict compliance and data protection are part of its foundation. They meet the highest security standards, including SOC 2 Type II (Service Organization Control 2), GDPR and HIPAA compliance, giving businesses peace of mind about data protection.
Before NordLayer, Rebrandly managed access through manual IP allowlisting, which was a time-consuming process. They needed a security solution that offered automated access control, AWS cloud integration, and support for SOC 2 Type II compliance. NordLayer’s Site-to-Site, a dedicated IP, and custom DNS streamlined their security and eliminated manual overhead.
The challenge: manual IP allowlisting was a headache
We spoke with Antonio Romano, VP of Engineering at Rebrandly, about the company’s shift to a more scalable, secure access management approach.
Before NordLayer, Rebrandly relied on manual IP allowlisting to protect access to internal resources. However, with a globally distributed team and no dedicated IP, this process became frustrating, especially for a company handling confidential data across billions of links.
“With everyone remote, we were constantly updating the IP allowlist. It just wasn’t scalable.”
The manual process made it more challenging to manage SOC 2 Type II compliance, which requires strict access control and consistent security enforcement.
Rebrandly also needed a solution that integrated easily with their AWS cloud environment and simplified permission management.
How NordLayer helped Rebrandly
Rebrandly’s previous setup lacked the automation and centralized control to maintain secure, compliant operations. As Antonio Romano puts it:
“We needed something more consistent to meet SOC 2 compliance requirements. Manual IP management just wasn’t reliable enough.”
With NordLayer, Rebrandly transitioned from manual IP allowlisting to a dedicated IP setup, enabling secure, policy-based access control. The solution integrated seamlessly with their AWS cloud environment, helping protect internal tools and customer data while supporting SOC 2 Type II compliance.
Benefit 1: Secure access with a Dedicated IP
With NordLayer’s Site-to-Site feature, it was easy to configure a server with a dedicated IP in Rebrandly’s AWS cloud environment for secure access.
The Site-to-Site feature uses encryption to securely route each user’s traffic directly to the right company resource based on their needs without affecting connection speed.
“Now we can restrict access to our hardware resources. It’s helping us a lot.”
Benefit 2: Tools that help achieve SOC 2 Type II compliance
As a SOC 2 certified company, Rebrandly must meet strict security and audit requirements. NordLayer makes it easy by providing Site-to-Site connections and custom DNS settings that ensure consistent, secure access across their team.
“NordLayer helps us meet the security standards required for SOC 2 compliance.”
Benefit 3: Time saved through automation
Manual IP management was time-consuming and unscalable. NordLayer replaced it with a streamlined, automated solution, saving valuable engineering hours.
“Automating our IP setup saves a couple of hours every week. It’s no longer a constant headache to manage access manually.”
Results: simplified SOC 2 compliance and streamlined IP management
By switching to NordLayer, Rebrandly strengthened its security posture while reducing the time and effort spent managing access.
- Faster workflows
Automated IP management saves several hours per week.
“The real benefit is not having to manage IP manually—it’s just not scalable when your team grows”
- Increased network security
Encrypted data transfers between Rebrandly’s employees using NordLayer’s Site-to-Site, whether in the office or remote, help protect the company’s data. This not only protects sensitive customer data but also allows Rebrandly to meet SOC 2 Type II requirements for secure access and data handling.
Why NordLayer works for Rebrandly
Rebrandly uses NordLayer’s Site-to-Site feature to securely connect its internal network to the AWS cloud infrastructure. The setup includes a Virtual Private Gateway and a Dedicated IP, allowing the team to protect sensitive data without compromising performance.
NordLayer also helped Rebrandly save time by eliminating manual IP management. It also supports the company’s SOC 2 Type II compliance efforts, helping them build client trust.
“From a security point of view, NordLayer’s helping us a lot. And we don’t have to deal with manual processes anymore.”
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Conclusion
Rebrandly’s experience with NordLayer proves you don’t need a large team to have strong, reliable security. By automating access control and making SOC 2 compliance easier, NordLayer helped Rebrandly maintain its strong security posture, save time, and keep things running smoothly.
If your business needs simple, scalable security that works, NordLayer is a good place to start. Contact our sales team to book a demo and find out more.
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The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. Therefore, our team has a global mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere.
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