[3] It is developed by Nord Security (Nordsec Ltd), a company that creates cybersecurity software, and was initially supported by the Lithuanian startup accelerator and business incubator Tesonet.

[5][6] In October 2020, NordVPN Team relocated to the United States as part of a larger effort to expand its operations and better serve its enterprise clients.

[15] NordLayer prevents cyber threats like DDoS, Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks, phishing, data leaks, and others with features such as two-factor authentication (2FA), Always-On VPN, kill switch, IP allowlisting, Cloud Firewall, Device Posture Security, and others.

[14] In 2020, NоrdVPN Rеsеаrch Tеаms cоnductеd а study rеvеаling thаt, оn аvеrаgе, еmplоyееs wеrе spеnding mоrе timе аt thеir dеsks cоmpаrеd tо thе prе-pаndеmic еrа.

By comparing iconic hacking moments from films like Tron and The Emoji Movie to actual techniques, the study revealed significant discrepancies, particularly around exaggerated timeframes, oversimplified interfaces, and unrealistic tools.

[29] In October 2024, NordLayer conducted a comprehensive study analyzing the largest General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) fines imposed since the law's implementation in 2018.

This in-depth examination covered 10 significant cases, exploring the types of violations and the substantial fines levied on organizations, with a particular focus on sectors like technology, e-commerce, and finance.

[32] In September 2024, Emerging Tech Brew referenced NordLayer’s insights into the rising number of cyberattacks on educational institutions, recognizing it as a valuable resource for organizations aiming to address these threats proactively.