'The browser has become the new endpoint': New NordLayer browser looks to
help boost SMB security like never before - here's what it can do

Date:
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Description:
NordLayer is jumping into the browser arena - here's what its new offering
can do.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter NordLayer launches secure browser aimed at SMBs relying on SaaS apps Features include Shadow IT management, DLP
controls, IP anonymization, and zerotrust browsing Designed to protect
against phishing, malicious extensions, and session hijacking while simplifying admin oversight NordLayer has launched its own browser , claiming it fills the gap left by inadequate consumer browsers and poorly built enterprise ones.

The new NordLayer Browser is built primarily for small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those that use many Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products. The company says browsers are the new security perimeter and
current products arent addressing the issue properly. Article continues below You may like Surfshark's new browser tool warns you about dangerous sites before you click Best web browser of 2026 Crowdstrike and Nord Security partnership nests Falcon Go and Falcon Enterprise directly through NordLayer combined enterprise-grade protection with VPN and ZTNA for SMBs Browser is "the new endpoint" Andrius Buinovskis, head of product at NordLayer argues that, as companies increasingly depend on web-based SaaS applications, the browser becomes the new endpoint.

At the same time, both consumer browsers and their enterprise counterparts lack proper safeguards - consumer ones have no built-in security controls,
and enterprise solutions are too complex and demanding.

Employees now spend most of their day inside browsers, logged into countless SaaS apps. As a result, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting identities and sessions, instead of actual hardware devices.

They do this in multiple ways, from phishing and account takeovers to malicious extensions. Through phishing, for example, they are able to capture session cookies even from accounts protected with MFA ; they use legitimate platforms such as Google Docs to host or deliver malicious links, and with AI they are able to create highly targeted, well-written lures. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get
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Browsers extensions are also a popular attack vector. They enhance the browsers functionality through new features, or automations, but to do that, they often request broad permissions. Some extensions start benign, only to turn malicious after an update, and employees often install them freely, especially in SMBs without strict policies.

In essence, attackers are now bypassing endpoints altogether, targeting the browser session for sensitive data and broad access. What NordLayer Browser offers NordLayer listed a number of features which, it claims, help the browser stand out against other solutions. What to read next A perfect match NordVPN teams up with CrowdStrike to take its Threat Protection Pro suite to the next level Beyond VPN protection how NordVPN changed in 2025, and whats in store for 2026 Google killed its dark web scanner, but NordVPNs upgraded tool is here to fill the void

Shadow IT management provides visibility into SaaS usage through web
activity monitoring, tracking browser extensions, blocking domains, and generating a comprehensive activity log. With advanced data loss prevention ( DLP ) elements, the browser is able to restrict camera, microphone, file downloads, and clipboard access. The latter is particularly important for
Web3 developers, since they often send cryptocurrency tokens by copying and pasting wallet addresses.

By monitoring the clipboard, crooks are able to swap out the wallet addresses during the copy/paste process, tricking their victims into sending funds into the wrong account.

The tool also comes with secure browsing capabilities , such as IP anonymization, or web threat protection that blocks malicious and deceptive websites before they even load.

There is also category-based DNS filtering, and with SaaS access controls
such as single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, unauthorized access
is prevented and compliance maintained.

Finally, with zero-trust browsing, the browser manages how traffic flows and what users can access, since it routes traffic through approved gateways, provides secure tunnels to private resources, and enables admins to block or allow certain connections.

The NordLayer Browser reflects a deep understanding of SMB cybersecurity
needs and is backed by extensive industry experience, says Buinovskis.

It offers deep observability, browser-native security, as well as access management and control without the complexity, rigidity, deployment challenges, or enterprise price tag. All of the features are designed to empower IT admins while maintaining a seamless browsing experience for employees. The best antivirus for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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