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VPN Capabilities | Has it? |
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Support for secure tunneling protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, etc.) | ✓ |
End-to-end encryption of data in transit | ✓ |
Verified no-logs policy | ✓ |
Kill switch to block traffic if VPN connection drops | ✓ |
Split tunneling support | ✓ |
Multi-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) | ✓ |
Browser extensions for VPN access | ✓ |
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for account access | ✓ |
Obfuscation or stealth mode to bypass VPN blocking | ✕ |
DNS leak prevention | ✓ |
IPv6 leak prevention | ✕ |
Option for dedicated/static IP addresses | ✕ |
Large variety of server locations worldwide | ✓ |
P2P/torrent support | ✓ |
Servers optimized for streaming platforms | ✓ |
Integration with firewall rules and filtering | ✕ |
API access for management and automation | ✕ |
Bandwidth limits or unlimited data policy | ✕ |
Visibility into connection/session logs (if any) | ✕ |
Real-time performance and latency monitoring | ✕ |
Role-based access control (RBAC) for enterprise VPNs | ✕ |
Multi-tenancy support (MSSP or enterprise) | ✕ |
Cloud-native VPN service option | ✕ |
On-premises VPN deployment option | ✕ |
Hybrid (cloud + on-prem) VPN deployment | ✕ |
WireGuard protocol support | ✓ |
Compliance
Param | NordVPN |
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Compliance Standards | GDPR-compliant; subject to independent no-logs audits (PwC); no public HIPAA or FedRAMP certifications; ISO certification varies by product |
Audit Logging | No – claims no connection/activity logs per independent audits; retains minimal billing, support and optional diagnostic logs |
Reporting | Limited – publishes independent audit and transparency reports; business/NordLayer products provide enhanced compliance and reporting features |