Which of the following is the primary security feature of a proxy server?

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Options

• AVirus Detection
• BURL blocking
• CRoute blocking
• DContent filtering

• A
  4% (1)
• C
  4% (1)
• D
  92% (23)

Explanation

Content filtering (D) is the primary security feature of a proxy server because proxies sit between clients and the internet, inspecting and controlling the data that flows through them - allowing organizations to block inappropriate content, enforce policies, and log traffic based on what the content actually contains.

Why the others are wrong:

• A (Virus Detection) - This is the role of antivirus/anti-malware software, not a proxy's primary function (though some proxies may include it as a secondary feature).
• B (URL blocking) - While proxies can block specific URLs, this is a subset of content filtering, not the defining primary feature.
• C (Route blocking) - This describes firewall or router-level functionality, which operates at the network layer, not the application layer where proxies work.

Memory tip: Think of a proxy as a librarian - it reads and filters what content passes through before handing it to you. The librarian's primary job is deciding what content is appropriate (content filtering), not catching viruses or managing network routes.

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