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Scenario 3: As an Upstream Proxy
Figure 2-3 F-Secure Anti-Virus for Internet Gateways deployed as an upstream
proxy
Advantages
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End-users do not have to change the proxy settings of their web
browsers.
Disadvantages
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If virus definition databases are not up-to-date, there is a risk of
malicious code getting to the cache server and HTTP clients
accessing it there.
Configuration on End-User Workstations
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Web browser proxy settings do not have to be changed.
F-Secure Anti-Virus for Internet Gateways Configuration
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Define the existing HTTP proxy or cache server in the list of hosts
which are allowed to connect to F-Secure Anti-Virus for Internet
Gateways. For more information, see “
Connections to F-Secure
Anti-Virus for Internet Gateways ” , 123 .