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title: Choosing Your Deployment Method
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createdAt: 2026-09-04T10:50:11.656Z
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## Overview

FlashStart provides flexible deployment options designed to secure your users regardless of their physical location or network infrastructure.

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You are not limited to a single approach. A comprehensive security strategy often combines router-level protection for the main headquarters with endpoint agents to secure remote workers.
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## Core Deployment Methods

| Deployment Type                        | Best For                                                      | Focus & Description                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Network (Router / Firewall)**        | Office buildings, guest Wi-Fi, and IoT hardware.              | Modifies the DNS forwarders on your main gateway. This instantly extends baseline protection to every device operating behind your public IP address without requiring local software installations. |
| **CloudBox (Local Virtual Appliance)** | Active Directory integration and granular internal reporting. | It manages local traffic and applies specific filtering policies based on the individual user or group.                                                                                              |
| **Endpoint Agents (ClientShield)**     | Remote workers, traveling laptops, and roaming smartphones.   | A lightweight application installed directly on the user's device. It enforces your exact company security policies regardless of the external Wi-Fi or cellular network they join.                  |

To begin your setup, determine the best approach for your current infrastructure and proceed to the corresponding configuration guide within the [Deployments section](docId\:h62CnWLZ1OyHnHPKL5AS9)  of the platform.