DrayTek VigorShield is a comprehensive security system that protects business networks at the router level. Instead of offering security as isolated features, VigorShield integrates multiple gateway security services into one unified layer. Positioned at the network’s edge, it serves as a barrier, preventing threats from reaching internal network resources. The router, equipped with these security features, acts as the primary defence, safeguarding all connected devices, including PCs, servers, IoT devices, and unmanaged endpoints, without requiring additional agents or security hardware.

Currently, two subscription-based security services are available. The first, URL/IP Reputation, blocks access to known malicious destinations by assessing the reputation of URLs and IP addresses before allowing connections. This helps prevent threats such as malware, phishing, and command-and-control activities at the gateway.
The second security service is Threat Protection.

Threat Protection is an AI-assisted, cloud-based firewall system that is currently being released for DrayOS 5 routers. It is a subscription-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product in DrayTek’s VigorShield offering, with advanced gateway-level security that safeguards networks and connected devices from emerging cyber threats through intelligent traffic analysis and threat detection at the network edge. It is built on DrayTek’s Edge-to-Cloud architecture, powered by intelligence from over 8 million networks and 500 million IoT devices.

VigorShield refers to DrayTek’s range of security system products, which includes the URL/IP Reputation product and the Threat Protection product.

These are two tiers of Threat Protection for routers at two different levels. Sentry is designed for SOHO environments such as cafés, retail, and small offices, and runs on the Vigor2136 and Vigor2767 series routers, supporting up to 100 LAN devices. Guardian scales to SMB environments with higher device density, targeting higher-end routers such as the Vigor2867 and Vigor2928 series for up to 200 LAN devices. Both tiers share the same architecture and capabilities.

No. Threat Protection includes URL content filtering and IP reputation, so there is no need to purchase a separate subscription for these services.

IoT (Internet of Things) devices, such as Smart Home Assistants, Smart Fridges, cameras, and Smartwatches, sometimes have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain access to a network. Threat Protection guards against these attacks by identifying abnormal patterns in IoT traffic, stopping exploitation and injection attacks at the network level.

For a single-site deployment, DrayTek has a single organisation portal, but for multi-site deployments, the MSP multi-tenant portal is available. This will be suitable for a managed service provider that has to manage several clients through a central portal.

Yes. The network administrator can restrict connected devices from accessing specific categories of websites via the Assets page in the portal. Different policies can be applied to individual users or user groups.

Currently, Sentry is compatible with Vigor2136 and Vigor2767 routers, while Guardian is available for Vigor2867 and Vigor2928 routers.

Sentry, for Vigor2136 and Vigor2767 routers, supports up to 100 LAN devices. Guardian, for higher-end DrayOS 5 routers, supports up to 200 LAN devices.

Subscriptions are annual and start from less than 60 cents per day. Contact your friendly DrayTek reseller for accurate pricing today.
Note: There is a different licence package for Sentry and Guardian.

The number of devices seen on the router LAN is counted towards the total node count. Devices are tracked using each device’s MAC address.

Threat Protection will continue to work; any additional devices over the licensed node count will not be protected.

The main requirements to run Threat Protection on your network are:

1. A compatible DrayOS 5 router, such as the Vigor2136, Vigor2767, Vigor2928, Vigor2867.
2. The router must be running the latest firmware (Version 5.3.7.1 and above)
3. A MyVigor account
4. A valid Threat Protection licence key
5. An Internet connection

Yes, a free 30-day trial of Threat Protection is available. Please ensure you meet the requirements to run Threat Protection on your network.

To get a free 30-day trial of Threat Protection for your network, please contact our sales team at sales@draytek.com.au or complete the contact form below.  They will need the following information:

1. Your details (Name / Email address)
2. MyVigor details
3. Router model
4. Router LAN MAC address

This process usually takes 24 to 48 hours.