Advantages of Proxy Servers
The following are some advantages of using proxy servers:
- Proxy servers improve the security of a client by acting as intermediaries between client and the requested destinations
- It hides the IP address (Identity) of the client thereby increasing the privacy of the client
- It controls and compresses incoming traffic thereby saving bandwidth
- Also protects the network from malware and viruses
- Allows access to restricted content behind firewalls
- It reduces the chances of data being breached
- Provides access to geo-restricted content
- It provides an extra layer of protection from hackers
Proxy Servers Advantages
A Proxy Server is defined as a middleman or gateway between the end-user and the internet. It has its own IP address and provides the role of separating the client system and web server from the global network. Sometimes, there is a requirement to access the internet (network) without exposing one’s IP address (Identity). This is where the proxy servers are used. Proxy servers provide access to the internet after concealing the IP address of the user. In simple terms, the proxy server allows a person to access the internet with an alternate IP address.