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NordLayer vs. Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway

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Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway starts at $10 per seat, versus NordLayer at Custom pricing.

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NordLayerfrom Custom pricing
Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gatewayfrom $10 per month
Audyense Score16AS*Low29AS*Low
PositioningOverview NordLayer Starting price $8 per user/month (Lite plan) Free Trial No, but offers a 14-day money-back guarantee Key Features – Virtual Private Network ​ – Zero Trust NetworSymantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway is a powerful software that provides essential protection to cloud, web, and mobile traffic.
Free tierNoYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Starting planCustom pricing
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Password managementYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Access controlYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: NordLayer is a cloud-based security tool that helps businesses protect their data against cyber threats and enable secure access to resYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: NordLayer supports SSO login methods with identity providers like Okta, Google, and OneLogin, Entra ID, and Jumpcloud and has user provYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: Its security-rich platform also helps businesses control who can access their resources and keep sensitive data safe.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: Quick Overview of the NordLayer Overview NordLayer Starting price $8 per user/month (Lite plan) Free Trial No, but offers a 14-day moneYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: It also integrates with other security platforms like SentinelOne.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: Fast & Secure VPN: NordLayer offers secure VPN connections with minimal latency using the NordLynx protocol.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: Bundled Cybersecurity Solutions: NordLayer integrates with additional Nord security solutions, like NordStellar for managing threat expYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: These tools, when combined, offer an advanced security solution that helps businesses safeguard against various types of threats.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: The network service offers flexible pricing based on the number of users, with the option for monthly or annual billing.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: This hides their real IP address, improves security, and allows access to region-restricted content.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: It enables remote connections to devices, hybrid networks, and cloud tools without compromising security.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Capability: User provisioning allows admins to automate user onboarding by connecting NordLayer to their SCIM platform.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Encrypted traffic managementYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Secure web gateway (SWG) solutionsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
CASB Cloud securityYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Cloud-delivered web security servicesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Web application firewall and reverse proxyYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Network performance optimizationYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Content and malware analysisYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Network forensics and security analyticsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Web isolation.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified1+
Aggregate rating · No reviews yet9.6 · No reviews yet
Integrations
Google Workspace
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Documented capability: Password management
  • Documented capability: Access control
  • Documented capability: Capability: NordLayer is a cloud-based security tool that helps businesses protect their data against cyber threats and enable secure access to res
  • Documented capability: Capability: NordLayer supports SSO login methods with identity providers like Okta, Google, and OneLogin, Entra ID, and Jumpcloud and has user prov
  • Independent review explains a concrete business workflow
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Encrypted traffic management
  • Documented capability: Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions
  • Documented capability: CASB Cloud security
  • Documented capability: Cloud-delivered web security services
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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