Important: Some of the technical information covered in this guideline is considered legacy, and is maintained primarily for historical reference. Please contact the Authentic8 Support team for the latest configuration details based on your organization's existing (Firewall/Gateway) solution
Secure Web Gateway Integration (SWGI) provides enterprise customers with the functionality to redirect web browser requests over to the Silo for Safe Access environment, rather than through the local machine's default web browser
The SWGI process is comprised of a set of pages that walks the end-user through the Silo Installed Client installation. This guideline provides page definition and navigation information as part of the SWGI workflow
SWGI Process Pages
SWGI functionality has a set of process pages, which primarily deal with ensuring that the Silo Installed Client is available, and that SWGI will be able to successful process the target URL
SWGI Page Definitions
This table lists the SWGI pages, along with a general description and display frequency
# | Page Name | Description | Display Frequency |
1 | Welcome | Information pertaining to Silo Installed Client setup and SWGI | once on initial access |
2 | About Silo | General Silo for Safe Access product information | once on initial access |
3 | Silo Setup | Silo Installed Client download link | once on initial access |
4 | Silo Sign-in | For PIN authentication only, requiring a sign-in to proceed with the SWGI process | once on initial access |
5 | Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting options on Silo Installed Client installation and setup | once on initial access |
6 | Download and Install | Silo Installed Client setup and download from the Troubleshooting page | once on initial access |
7 | Silo Support | Support email contact from the Troubleshooting page | once on initial access |
8 | Launch Silo | Launch page option for Silo for Safe Access | always displayed with SWGI |
9 | Relaunch Silo | Follows the same functionality as the Launch Silo page | once on initial access |
10 | Silo | The designated site is rendered in Silo for Safe Access | always displayed with SWGI |
SWGI Page Flow
The following diagram details the SWGI workflow for both SAML Single Sign-on (SSO) and PIN authentication
SWGI Page Definitions
This section provides page definition, navigation details and a sample image for the six SWGI process pages
Welcome
A one-time Welcome page, which is displayed on an initial SWGI access attempt
The page displays the destination site
Page Navigation
- Skip Install — proceed to Launch
- Next — Setup Silo Installed Client
- Learn more about Silo — general product information about Silo for Safe Access
About Silo
Provides general Silo for Safe Access product information
Page Navigation
- Back — return to Welcome page
Silo Setup
A page providing links to download and install the Silo Installed Client (if required)
Page Navigation
- Download and Install Silo — auto-detects the OS, and begins the installation process
- Back — return to Welcome page
- Next — proceed to Launch
Silo Sign-in
A page displayed for PIN authentication only, which comes after both Welcome and Silo Setup pages — used for first time authentication
Page Navigation
- Sign In — Silo for Safe Access authentication
- Back — return to previous page, either Welcome or Silo Setup
Troubleshooting
A page providing links for troubleshooting and technical assistance
Page Navigation
- click here to launch again — relaunches Silo for Safe Access
- get it here — Silo Client installation
- Help Page — contact Authentic8 Support
- Back — return to Launch page
Launch Silo
Launches the SWGI designated URL into Silo for Safe Access
Page Navigation
- Launch Silo — Renders the destination in Silo for Safe Access
- Setup and Troubleshooting — Troubleshooting information
Additional Resources
SWGI Admin Guide
SWGI End-User Guide
Please contact Support for any additional questions