City hall wants controlled outbound web access with content filtering for staff browsers. Which appliance role fits best?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Staff surfing should go through a front desk that checks the destination—that is a proxy. It sits in the middle of outbound web so policy and filtering stick. A load balancer aimed at inbound apps is a different job.
Full Explanation
A proxy server acts as an intermediary for client outbound web traffic, enabling URL filtering, inspection, and policy controls appropriate for municipal staff Internet use. Load balancers primarily distribute inbound service traffic; consumer VPNs and guest portals do not replace enterprise outbound web proxy controls for wired office browsers.