Proxies and VPNs
The difference between proxies and VPNs: forward and reverse proxies, HTTP and SOCKS proxies, how a VPN tunnel works, protocols such as WireGuard and IPsec, corporate VPNs and split tunnelling, zero trust alternatives, what each actually hides, and how developers configure them.
CodexBash, , 6 min read
"Use a proxy" and "connect to the VPN" are instructions developers hear constantly: to reach internal systems at work, to get through a corporate network, to test how a site behaves from another country, or to protect themselves on public Wi-Fi. Both put something between you and the server, but they work at different layers and protect different things. This article explains proxies and VPNs, how each works, what they do and do not hide, and how to configure common tools to use them.
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