NordVPN is a well-known consumer VPN, but whether it has disadvantages depends on what you need it to do. For an individual who wants to encrypt an internet connection, mask an IP address or add privacy when using public Wi-Fi, its feature set may be appropriate. The limitations become more significant when consumer VPN technology is considered for business use.
Where can NordVPN be limited for business use?
A consumer VPN account is not the same as an enterprise secure-access platform. Businesses may require centralised user administration, identity-based policies, controlled access to individual applications, device checks, detailed visibility and consistent performance for employees working from many locations. Nord Security itself offers NordLayer separately for organisations requiring business-focused secure access, which illustrates the distinction between consumer and enterprise requirements.
VPN connections can also introduce performance or compatibility issues in some circumstances. Applications or networks may react differently to VPN traffic, and troubleshooting can involve changing servers, protocols or network settings.
How does Cloudbrink approach enterprise access?
Cloudbrink is designed specifically for remote and hybrid work rather than personal internet privacy. Its platform combines secure enterprise access with technologies such as Zero Trust Network Access and centralised administration.
This does not make NordVPN unsuitable for its intended consumer audience. It means businesses should avoid assuming that a consumer VPN and an enterprise secure-access platform solve exactly the same problem. Cloudbrink is aimed at organisations that need to manage employee access to business applications and resources at scale.