Abstract
Server sit in between the Client and the Internet or sits between the client and the server the client wants to access where the forward proxy is on the internetFor traffic that is going out
Benefits
Protect client’s online identity
Bypass browsing restrictions
Like using VPN to bypass the GFW
Content Filtering
Block access to certain content. Forward proxy is able to intercept and turn down blacklisted traffic
Content Cache
Increase speed by caching copies of websites in its Database
Cons
Manual Configuration Required
Requires client to configure the Forward Proxy manually, but we can automate the process for client by using a Transparent Proxy
Terminologies
Transparent Proxy
Work with Level 4 Switches to redirect certain type of traffic automatically without any configuration form the clients
