Web proxy: An intermediary that sits between a user’s device and the internet, intercepting requests and responses, often to provide functionalities like caching, security, or anonymity. It can be used to control, accelerate, or secure internet navigation, and can also mask the user’s original IP address.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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