NETWORK SECURITY
FIREWALLS
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Packet-filtering firewall
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Proxy
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NIDS
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NIPS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, a proxy server does change your IP address, but it does not provide full anonymity. Your activities can still be monitored and tracked by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and the proxy server itself.
Detailed explanation-2: -The four key areas to take into consideration are of course your IP address, then geolocation API, languages and webRTC. Geolocation API is a mechanism using geolocation API endpoints in your browser, through which websites can obtain your true coordinates.
Detailed explanation-3: -Reverse Proxy Server Reverse proxies are configured to restrict and monitor users’ access to web servers containing sensitive data. User requests are passed through the Internet via a firewall to the reverse proxy.
Detailed explanation-4: -Right-click on the Start button and click Control Panel. Click Network and Internet. Select Internet Options. In the Internet Options window, go to the Connections tab and click the LAN Settings button. If “Use a proxy server for your LAN” is not checked, it means that you don’t use a proxy server.