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How to Use SHIELDGate

SHIELDGate provides four access methods based on isolation browser technology for secure web system access. All access methods may be allowed or restricted according to the administrator's policy.

1. Preparation Before Use​

  • Supported Browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge
  • Optimal Usage Environment: Latest version of the browser is recommended
  • Basic Principles for Access: All connections are made through the SHIELDGate isolation browser, and direct connections between the user device and the target system are blocked.

2. Connection Method Guide​

2.1 App-Based Access​

  • Provides users with a list of work systems (apps) pre-registered by the administrator.
  • After logging in, the user selects the desired system from the list for isolated access.
  • The list of apps displayed may vary for each user according to the policies set by the administrator.
  • Access restrictions or blocking policies may be applied.

Usage Procedure:

  1. Check the list of apps displayed on the user screen after logging in
  2. Click the app you want to access
  3. The isolation browser will automatically launch to proceed with the connection.

2.2 Accessing by Direct URL Input​

  • Directly enter the full URL of the desired site to access
  • Access to the entered URL may be restricted or blocked according to the management policy.

Usage Procedure:

  1. After logging in, enter the site you want to access in the 'URL input field'.
  2. Attempting to access with a quarantine browser
  3. The connection result is allowed or blocked according to the policy.

2.3 App + URL Mixed Method​

  • Users can choose their preferred method during app list or URL input.
  • Both methods provide the same isolated browser environment.
  • Enhancing user accessibility and supporting various access methods

Usage Procedure:

  1. Select app or enter URL directly after logging in
  2. Accessing with a quarantine browser
  3. Application of access restrictions according to policy

2.4 PAC Method Connection​

  • Set PAC policy to automatically redirect URLs entered directly in the local browser address bar to the isolated browser.
  • Applicable only to specific URL targets registered by the administrator.
  • Automatic secure connection without separate user input is possible.

Usage Procedure:

  1. Enter the site URL you want to access in the browser address bar.
  2. Automatically switch to isolated browser according to PAC policy
  3. If the access target is not registered in the policy, it will be accessed through a general browser or blocked.

3. Security Features and Access Control​

The isolation browser of SHIELDGate provides the following security features:

3.1 User Condition-Based Access Control​

  • Conditions such as time zone, location (IP), device type, etc. can be set.
  • Access restriction or blocking when conditions are not met

3.2 App/URL-specific Granular Permission Management​

  • Access permissions for each system can be set on a user or group basis.
  • It is possible to grant access permissions to specific apps or sites only to specific users.

3.3 Blocking Harmful Sites​

  • Automatic detection and blocking based on the list of harmful sites registered in the security DB.
  • Warning or blocking when a user attempts to access a malicious site

The above policy varies according to the administrator settings, and if a specific access method has been disabled or blocked, it is necessary to contact the administrator.