1. Anonymity & Isolation
Hides real IP addresses of users/servers, reducing direct attack risks.
Isolates internal network topology to prevent exposure of critical infrastructure.
2. Access Control & Filtering
Blocks malicious websites (phishing, malware, etc.) and enforces content policies.
Logs all external traffic for post-incident auditing and traceability.
3. Threat Defense Support
Enables HTTPS traffic decryption and inspection (subject to compliance requirements).
Integrates threat intelligence to block known malicious IPs/domains in real time.
4. .DDoS Mitigation & Load Balancing
Reverse proxies distribute traffic to mitigate targeted network attacks.
Collaborates with CDNs to filter abnormal traffic.
5. Secure Remote Access
Provides encrypted channels and policy enforcement nodes for remote employees.
Allows security teams to conduct threat intelligence collection via anonymous proxies.
Key Limitations:
Cannot replace VPNs (lacks end-to-end encryption) or firewalls (lacks network-layer control).
Improper configuration may create single points of failure or privacy risks.
Best Practices:
Integrate with corporate firewalls and SIEM systems to form a layered defense.
Enforce proxy authentication and HTTPS-encrypted communication, choose reliable proxy service provider like bright data, pyproxy, ect.
Prioritize Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions with threat intelligence capabilities.
Hides real IP addresses of users/servers, reducing direct attack risks.
Isolates internal network topology to prevent exposure of critical infrastructure.
2. Access Control & Filtering
Blocks malicious websites (phishing, malware, etc.) and enforces content policies.
Logs all external traffic for post-incident auditing and traceability.
3. Threat Defense Support
Enables HTTPS traffic decryption and inspection (subject to compliance requirements).
Integrates threat intelligence to block known malicious IPs/domains in real time.
4. .DDoS Mitigation & Load Balancing
Reverse proxies distribute traffic to mitigate targeted network attacks.
Collaborates with CDNs to filter abnormal traffic.
5. Secure Remote Access
Provides encrypted channels and policy enforcement nodes for remote employees.
Allows security teams to conduct threat intelligence collection via anonymous proxies.
Key Limitations:
Cannot replace VPNs (lacks end-to-end encryption) or firewalls (lacks network-layer control). Improper configuration may create single points of failure or privacy risks.Best Practices:
Integrate with corporate firewalls and SIEM systems to form a layered defense.
Enforce proxy authentication and HTTPS-encrypted communication, choose reliable proxy service provider like bright data, pyproxy, ect.
Prioritize Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions with threat intelligence capabilities.