- CrowdStrike Falcon Go and Falcon Enterprise are being integrated into NordLayer for SMB customers.
- The bundle combines endpoint protection with business VPN and zero trust network access.
- It targets common SMB weaknesses like limited security planning, training gaps, and lack of AI driven tools.
- Features include threat detection, device control, and coverage for mobile endpoints.
Small and midsize businesses are facing a security squeeze from both sides. Threats are getting more sophisticated, and the tools needed to stop them often feel priced and packaged for large enterprises.
CrowdStrike and Nord Security are betting they can close that gap with a new partnership that places CrowdStrike’s Falcon Go and Falcon Enterprise directly inside NordLayer, Nord Security’s network security platform built for business use.
The idea is simple. Give smaller companies a way to deploy serious endpoint protection alongside secure access tools, without forcing them to stitch together multiple vendors, consoles, and contracts.
For SMBs that are already juggling lean IT teams and limited budgets, that kind of bundled approach could make a noticeable difference.
One platform for endpoint defense, secure access, and control
At the heart of the announcement is tighter integration. Falcon Go and Falcon Enterprise will be available through NordLayer, allowing businesses to pair CrowdStrike’s endpoint security with NordLayer’s network protections in one place.
CrowdStrike’s Falcon lineup is widely known for threat detection, threat intelligence, and AI driven security capabilities. In practical terms, that means companies can monitor endpoints for suspicious behavior, respond faster to incidents, and gain visibility into threats that might otherwise slip past traditional defenses.
NordLayer brings the network side of the equation. It includes a business VPN designed to encrypt traffic for both office staff and remote workers, plus zero trust network access, which checks users before granting access to internal tools and systems.
For SMBs that have adopted cloud apps, hybrid work, and distributed teams, this combination aims to cover two major risk areas at once: endpoint compromise and insecure access paths.
This matters because modern attacks rarely stay in one lane. A phishing email can lead to credential theft. A stolen login can open the door to a cloud app. A compromised laptop can become a pivot point into the wider network. By combining endpoint security with controlled access, the partnership positions itself as a more complete defensive layer for smaller organizations.
SMB security gaps are still wide and attackers know it
The partnership arrives at a time when SMB security maturity is still uneven. CrowdStrike’s SMB focused survey data highlights the issue clearly. Many businesses are not providing consistent security training to employees, and a significant portion of micro businesses still operate without a formal security plan.
That lack of preparation is exactly what attackers look for. The threat landscape is also shifting quickly as criminals adopt AI tools to scale phishing campaigns, improve social engineering, and create more convincing malware and lures.
While large enterprises are investing heavily in automation and AI powered defense, many SMBs are still stuck with basic protections and reactive workflows.
One of the more striking points from the survey findings is how few SMBs have access to AI powered security tools. That gap can translate into slower detection times, limited visibility, and a greater chance that an incident becomes a full blown breach before anyone notices.
This is where CrowdStrike and Nord Security are aiming their pitch. Enterprise grade protection is only useful if it is actually deployable and manageable for smaller teams. By offering Falcon Go and Falcon Enterprise through NordLayer, the companies are effectively trying to lower the barrier to entry.
What SMBs actually get from the combined offering
For many small IT teams, the day to day reality is managing endpoints, helping users, keeping systems patched, and responding to the occasional emergency. A security stack that demands constant tuning or multiple management portals can be a non starter.
The combined NordLayer and CrowdStrike approach focuses on practical wins. CrowdStrike Falcon brings threat detection and intelligence, while Device Control adds another layer of oversight by allowing administrators to monitor connected USB devices and peripherals.
That is a meaningful feature for SMBs because removable media remains a common pathway for data loss and malware delivery, especially in environments with mixed personal and work devices.
Another notable point is mobile support. With iOS and Android devices now deeply embedded in business workflows, endpoint security cannot stop at laptops and desktops. Expanding protection to mobile endpoints gives SMBs more consistent coverage across the devices employees actually use.
NordLayer’s role in the bundle supports secure connectivity and access control. The business VPN helps protect traffic over public or untrusted networks, which is especially relevant for remote staff and traveling employees. Zero trust network access adds verification steps that reduce the risk of unauthorized access, even when credentials are compromised.
Put together, the partnership is clearly aimed at companies that want stronger security without building a complex enterprise architecture from scratch.
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