Proxy Server
Proxy

This is a network server in which all computers on a network must go through in order to access the Internet.

The use of a proxy offers several desirable benefits. First, a proxy server will improve network speed and browsing performance by using its own cache system. Secondly, sometimes more importantly, a proxy will filter what users on the network can access. Thus what is accessible on the Internet can be restricted to whatever degree is desired. Specific websites can be totally blocked from access. This is a primary reason why some companies have a proxy server.

Incidentally, there is a very powerful side benefit. A proxy servers act as a highly-effective firewall. Using a proxy server will better secure sensitive data within the network's computers and database. It will effectively guard against attempts of unauthorized access and various other acts of mischief.

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