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Proxy Agent

Proxy Agent: A software application running on a firewall or on a dedicated proxy server that is capable of filtering a protocol and routing it between the…

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A software application running on a firewall or on a dedicated proxy server that is capable of filtering a protocol and routing it between the interfaces of the device.

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A software application running on a firewall or on a dedicated proxy server that is capable of filtering a protocol and routing it between the interfaces of the device. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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