There are many benefits of using proxy servers. These servers handle incoming traffic from the web by using one dedicated computer. This way a network administrator can channel traffic coming in from the Internet, and improve the speed of their website by caching popular pages and making sure the internal network is safe and protected from malware.
These are some of the key advantages and benefits of using a proxy server particularly for businesses.
How Proxy Servers Affect Cache
Proxy servers can manage the cache pages of web sites. Having cache pages on the proxy web server will reduce the amount of bandwidth held on a traditional server. Why is this important? Having this information stored on a proxy will free up bandwidth helping a website to remain fast and efficient. Keeping cached pages on the proxy will also ensure they are easy to retrieve and readily available when needed. The proxy server is very fast for retrieving and storing data, so in the event a cached page is needed, it would be readily available.
Admin And General Use
Proxy servers are also adept at filtering and managing Internet pages. Proxy servers can allow or block various pages on the Internet. Filtering like this is particularly helpful for large businesses that need to monitor the pages that employees and other individuals are accessing during the day. Some sites may be blocked or banned altogether. Good examples may include cooking or entertainment websites, pornography or relationship and dating websites or gambling websites that may tie up employment computers and open the door for viruses to enter the corporate website.
Safety and Security
Proxy servers provide added protection against malware of all types. When malware becomes an agent installed on personal computers or employee workstations, it can rapidly act like a virus infection other user’s personal computers. This can become very difficult to keep in check as passwords slowly become unsafe and computers become jeopardized. Malware can allow hackers to gain access to formerly unauthorized regions of a network. Fortunately a proxy server can monitor traffic and activity 24 hours a day, and alert administrators to any suspicious activity before it becomes problematic.
This is one of many benefits of having and using a proxy server. It is definitely a unique and anonymous tool for protecting the internal files within a company and fighting back against malware and hack attacks.
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