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3. Security Plugin Agent

This guide is necessary for integrating security plugins based on localhost communication.SHIELDGate AgentGuidelines for installation and execution.

Purpose of Use​

Some financial sites and security programs require security plugins that need to communicate directly with the user's PC. SHIELDGate provides a separate Agent program to support localhost-based communication.

Installation and Execution Procedure​

SHIELDGate automatically displays a modal window prompting the user to install the Agent when accessing a website that requires local communication.

1. Display installation guide modal​

  • When you access the site, an installation guide modal like the one below will automatically appear.

Installation of the SHIELDGate agent is required for advanced web feature support.
This website requires integration with internal PC functions (certificates, security modules, etc.).
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2. Agent Installation and Execution​

  • [Installation] Clicking the button will download the installation file.
  • The downloaded Agent file is saved in the browser's default download path, and the Agent will be activated only after the user runs it manually.
  • During InstallationAdministrator privilegesI need this.
  • After installation, the Agent is copied to the internal path and registered, and then SHIELDGate automatically runs the Agent, so the user does not need to run it manually again.
  • Refreshing the page will complete the linkage.

3. Action on Reconnection​

  • The installed Agent will automatically run after the PC reboot, and it will be activated automatically when accessing sites that require local security plugin integration.
  • If a new Agent version is distributed in the future on SHIELDGate, existing users will automatically receive an installation guide modal again upon access and will need to reinstall with the new version.

Agent Installation Specifications​

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File Size5.73MB (6,010,768 bytes)
Required Permissions at RuntimeAdministrator privileges
Execution Location After InstallationAutomatic Copying and Registration of Internal Directories
Execution Process Nameshieldgate-security-agent.exe
Automatic Execution StatusAutomatically executed after PC booting

Security Notice​

  • The agent operates only in the user's local environment and does not transmit or collect data externally.
  • When the user ends the SHIELDGate session, the Agent will automatically terminate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

QuestionAnswer
Do I have to install it every time?No, it can be used without repeated installation after the first installation.
Where is the installation file saved?It will be saved in the browser's default download folder.
Is there a separate UI after execution?It operates in the background without a separate user UI.
Do I need to run it again when reconnecting?No. SHIELDGate automatically runs the Agent.