Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 11:38:47 +0200 From: Hiren <hnpatel@autostyle.co.za> To: FreeBSD-Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: proxies and firewalls Message-ID: <1075714727.175.3.camel@fbtab.h3p.co.za>
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greetings all i often come across proxies and firewalls under the security section of tutorials and guides, i have read that one can create proxies of any internet service like ftp www etc. my question is what exactly is a proxy and how does it play a role in security, why and how does it replace NATing, and how does it play a role in security with regard to NAT. what services can be proxied, is it worth having and general advice. thanks all Hiren.
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