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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: It is recommended to use the latest version of the browser.
  • Basic Principles for Access: All connections are made through the SHIELDGate isolation browser, and direct connections between user devices and target systems are blocked.

2. Connection Method Guide​

2.1 App-Based Access​

  • Provides a list of business systems (apps) pre-registered by the administrator to the user.
  • 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 and proceed with the connection.

2.2 Accessing via Direct URL Input​

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

Usage Procedure:

  1. After logging in, enter the site you want to access in the 'URL input field'.
  2. Attempting to access with a sandbox browser
  3. Access results are allowed or blocked according to policy.

2.3 App + URL Mixed Method​

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

Usage Procedure:

  1. Select an app after logging in or enter the URL directly.
  2. Accessing through the isolation browser
  3. Application of access restrictions according to policy

2.4 PAC Method Connection​

  • Setting PAC Policy to Automatically Redirect URLs Entered Directly in the Local Browser Address Bar to Isolated Browser
  • Applicable only to specific URLs 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 SHIELDGate isolation browser 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 Granular Permission Management by App/URL​

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

3.3 Blocking Harmful Sites​

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

This policy varies according to the administrator settings, and if a specific access method has been disabled or blocked, you need to contact the administrator.