Proxy Server [1]
Set up as a filter/firewall.
Advantages
- Secure employees’ internet activity
- Balance internet traffic to prevent internal crashed
- Control the website employees access in the office
- Save bandwidth by caching files/compressing incoming traffic
Types
Transparent
Gives users an identical experience
SOCK
Operates at the TCP level. Channeling traffic through a proxy
Anonymous
Hiding identity and computer info, Untraceable internet activity.
Reverse
Forwards requests from browser to the web servers. Intercepting req.