VTEX Shield
Advanced security to protect your data and monitor threats.

Executive Summary
VTEX Shield is an advanced security solution designed for businesses operating on the VTEX commerce platform. It focuses on detecting and mitigating security risks, enhancing traceability, and strengthening overall security barriers. Key features include a Security Monitor for continuous threat surveillance, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect against common web exploits, Data Protection Plus for safeguarding sensitive information, and Customized SSL for secure communications. As an add-on to the VTEX platform, Shield empowers businesses to proactively identify potential risks and adopt preventive measures. This ensures the integrity and confidentiality of customer and business data, helping to maintain trust and operational continuity in the dynamic e-commerce landscape.
Use Cases
- Protecting sensitive customer and business data from cyber threats and breaches.
- Mitigating web application vulnerabilities and preventing attacks like SQL injection, XSS, and DDoS.
- Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) through enhanced traceability.
- Monitoring security events and anomalies in real-time to detect potential security incidents.
- Customizing and managing SSL certificates for secure and trusted online transactions.
Features
Visibility
- Security Monitor: Monitors threats and security events across the commerce platform.
- Security Overview Dashboard: Centralized visualization of security status, WAF activity, and data protection.
Intelligence
- Threat Detection: Detects potential risks and anomalous behavior using advanced security analysis.
- Proactive Measures: Enables adoption of preventive measures to strengthen security barriers.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Add-on security features for existing VTEX stores
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Authentication
- SSO/SAML, OAuth/OIDC
- API Available
- Yes
Infrastructure
- Cloud-based
Integrations
- Antifraud services
Security & Compliance
Certifications: ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, GDPR
Encryption: Custom SSL certificates; mTLS for integrations; Let's Encrypt SSL by default
Pricing
- Model
- Add-on subscription
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-Market,Enterprise
- Contract Type
- Additional fees may apply
- Free Trial
- No
About VTEX
VTEX is a global digital commerce platform that provides brands, retailers, and manufacturers with a composable and complete commerce suite. It offers solutions to innovate, test, and grow without complexity, helping businesses modernize their stack and reduce maintenance costs.
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