Articles tagged with proxy_server

1. Proxies and IDS

   Posted on September 11, 2009 in Information Systems

   Proxy servers have become increasingly popular security devices in corporate networks. It is becoming a standard practice to use a dedicated proxy server to relay Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) requests to web servers protected by a firewall. In addition to relaying HTTP requests, proxy servers can also be used to …

2. Additional Complexities in Networked Systems

   Posted on September 03, 2009 in Information Systems

   Managing isolated systems is already a complicated task. Network connectivity from outside the Local Area Network (LAN) introduces new complexities that must be taken into account when designing an information security plan. The most significant concern when connecting a LAN to the Internet is protecting internal information from external attackers …