A proxy is a network service that is authorized to act for a system while not being part of that system. A proxy server or proxy gateway provides proxy services; it is a transparent intermediary that relays communications back and forth between an application (e.g., a browser) and a server that usually resides outside of a LAN and frequently on the Internet.
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Why are proxies necessary and are they secure?
What makes them more secure than not having a proxy?
A proxy is a network service that is authorized to act for a system while not...
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