Forward Proxy Mode

IWSVA can act as an upstream proxy for network clients. Client browser settings must be configured to redirect traffic to IWSVA. IWSVA scans HTTP and FTP traffic and there is no separate need for another dedicated proxy server. Content is scanned in both the inbound and outbound directions.  However, the Application Control reports and polices will not function in proxy mode because IWSVA only sees the HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols.

Forward Proxy Mode also provides the following additional capabilities: