Chapter 7 - 06 - Understand Different Types of Proxy Servers and their Benefits - 03_ocred.pdf

Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls Exam 212-82 How to Configure Proxy Server. Configuring Automatic Proxy Setup in Windows 10 Step P Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key and | together Step 2 Click Network & Internet = Proxy Sten St Step St...

Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls Exam 212-82 How to Configure Proxy Server. Configuring Automatic Proxy Setup in Windows 10 Step P Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key and | together Step 2 Click Network & Internet = Proxy Sten St Step Step Step 1 ep. L o ) L 3 Check if the “Automatically detect senln's" toggle button is On Windows runs an automatic check by default ‘ € Settings @ Home Find a satting Dalup @ VPN N X Automatic proxy setup Uu‘a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi coanections, These settings o PyoV comnecton. Automatically detect settings @ o Use setup script @ “Use Setup Script” toggle button to On If Windows detects PAC file, set the U0 Mobile hotspot 6 Type proxy.certifiedhacker.com in the i 7 Click Save to implement the changes “Script Address” field 7| Network & Internet “ 0 Pri Ooxy & § - o Seript address { 4 | Save = and use the Internet through the proxy < All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is Strictly Prohibited. Copyright © by How to Configure Proxy Server (Cont’d) Step 1 Open the Windows settings menu by pressing the Windows key and | together Configuring Manual Proxy Setup in Windows 10 ¢ Step 2 Click Network & Internet Proxy @ = Sattegn Step 3 | Network & Internet Step 4 don't apply to VPN connections. & Use a proxy server @ T Ethemet * Step 5 Type *.local in the field below the address and port fields to exempt the use of a proxy server Manual proxy setup Use a proxy server for Ethermaet or Wi-Fi connections. These settngs @& Type proxy.certifiedhacker.com in the address field and 8888 in the port field o Address Port l :\roxy:cvtflnflh&lfltm\] [ 8838 ] Ve the proxy server except for addresses that start with the follewing entres, Use semicolens () to separate entres. L *local P D Step 6 x Proxy Home F.m a tetting Automatic proxy setup window opens. Scroll down to “Manual proxy setup” and set the “Use a Proxy Server” toggle button to On [8) Don't use the proxy server for local (intranet) sddresses Click Save to implement the changes and use the proxy in Windows 10 Copyright © by Module 07 Page 890 All Rights Reserved. Reproductionis Strictly Prohibited. Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls Exam 212-82 How to Configure Proxy Server (Cont’d) Configuring Proxy Setup in Google Chrome Step 1 e System 0O Scroll down on the page and Click Advanced H ® a0 Step 2 Copyright © by All Rights Reserved. Reproduction Is Strictly Prohibited How to Configure Proxy Server (Cont’d) Configuring Proxy Setup in Microsoft Edge Step 1 Step 2 Open the Microsoft Edge browser and click “Settings” from the menu displayed on the top-right corner Scroll down on the page and click “System” Step 3 Step 4 The System window opens. Click “Open your The proxy server setup window opens. Follow the computer’s proxy settings” B | @ s [ x|+ O R & instructions to configure the proxy server : @ Edge | edgey/settings/system samilysafety v B Ingan System O Frinters Contrue running background 3pps when Micrasoft Edga s closed O Reet setrngs O Phoneand oter devices |09«\ywmwm'ww-wwx (i bt sl 0% 3§ @ [ | @ Abeut Mirosoht Edge Copyright © by All Rights Reserved. Rej is Strictly Prohibited How to Configure Proxy Server A proxy server acts as a gateway between a user and the Internet and can perform many functions such as virus scanning, secure communication, and fast data transmission; further, it maintains the privacy of online identity. The following are the different ways to set up a proxy server in Windows 10, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge. Module 07 Page 891 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EG-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls Exam 212-82 Configuring Automatic Proxy Setup in Windows 10 = Step 1: Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key and | together. Settings Windows Settings @ Personalization R Accounts Your accounts Efi Devices @ Network & Internet — Wi-Fi prnter arplane mode. VPN Apps AF o rogondom Q) emasl Bluetooth syng Time & Language Figure 7.88: Screenshot showing Windows Settings in Windows 10 = Step 2: The Windows Settings box appears. Click Network & Internet = Proxy. < @ I Home Find a setting Network & Internet Leod Proxy Automatic proxy setup Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don't apply to VPN connections. CuerneL Automatically detect settings Dial-up @ VPN Use setup script Airplane mode [0} o @ of Script address Mobile hotspot Proxy Save Figure 7.89: Screenshot displaying proxy settings in Windows 10 = Step 3: An automatic proxy setup window opens. Ensure that the “Automatically detect settings” toggle button is On. Module 07 Page 892 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls = Exam 212-82 Step 4: Windows runs an automatic check by default to check whether an automatic proxy server setup has been implemented previously on the network and provides the name and instructions to follow. = Step 5: If Windows detects the Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) file, set the “Use Setup Script” toggle button to On. = Settings (A Proxy Home Automatic proxy setup Find a setting Network & Internet Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don't apply to VPN connections. =t CAnerne 2 Dial-up o % VPN Use setup script l%:’ Airplane mode ) Mobile hotspot @ Proxy Automatically detect settings @ e on Script address Figure 7.90: Screenshot displaying automatic proxy setup in Windows 10 Step 6: Type proxy.certifiedhacker.com in the “Script Address” field. Step 7: Click Save to implement the changes and use the Internet through the proxy. \ T Settings (A - Home O Proxy Find a setting Network & Internet Automatic proxy setup Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don't apply to VPN connections. = CueimneL 2 Dial-up 0 % VPN Use setup script Ly Airplane mode ) Mobile hotspot Automatically detect settings @ @ on on Script address I proxy.certifiedhacker.com Proxy Figure 7.91: Screenshot showing the configuration of automatic proxy setup Module 07 Page 893 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls Exam 212-82 Configuring Manual Proxy Setup in Windows 10 = Step 1: Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key and | together. » Step 2: The Windows Settings box appears. Click Network & Internet = Proxy. ¢« (A Settings Home Proxy [ Find a setting Manual proxy setup Network & Internet Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don’t apply to VPN connections. @ Status i Wi-Ri 2 Ethernet Use a proxy server ‘ @D o \ Address Dial-up % VPN g5 Airplane mode “? Mobile hotspot @ Port ‘ \ Use the proxy server except for addresses that start with the following entries. Use semicolons (;) to separate entries, \ Save Proxy Figure 7.92: Screenshot showing manual proxy setup = Step 3: Automatic proxy setup window opens. Scroll down to “Manual proxy setup” and set the “Use a Proxy Server” toggle button to On. - (N Settings Home Proxy I Find a setting Manual proxy setup Network & Internet Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don't apply to VPN connections. M Status A WiFi ¥ Ethernet Use a proxy server @ o Address Dial-up Port Use the proxy server except for addresses that start with the following entries. Use semicolons () to separate entries. % VPN g» Airplane mode () Mobile hotspot | & Proxy [] pon't use the proxy server for local (intranet) addresses Save Figure 7.93: Screenshot showing the configuration of manual proxy setup Module 07 Page 894 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls = Exam 212-82 Step 4: Type proxy.certifiedhacker.com in the address field and 8888 in the port field. &« (o] Settings Home Proxy I Find a setting Manual proxy setup Network & Internet Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don’t apply to VPN connections, 8 Status I3 Wi-Fi Ethernet Dial-up Use a proxy server @D on Address Port { :)roxy.certifiedhacker.com‘ I 8888 | Use the proxy server except for addresses that start with the following entries. Use semicolons (;) to separate entries. VPN *local Airplane mode «» | ® Mobile hotspot I:I Don't use the proxy server for local (intranet) addresses Proxy Figure 7.94: Screenshot showing the text to be entered in the address and port field for configuring manual proxy setup = Step 5: Type *.local in the field below the address and port fields to exempt the use of a proxy server. = Step 6: Click Save to implement the changes and use the proxy in Windows 10. Configuring Proxy Setup in Google Chrome = Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser and select Settings in the toolbar. = Step 2: Scroll down on the page and Click Advanced = Module 07 Page 895 System. Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Exam 212-82 Network Security Controls — Technical Controls Settings & > X C @ + Chrome | chrome://settings/system Q,_ Settings - Youand Google B Auofil @ safetycheck Q@ Privacy and security @ Appearance Q, Search engine 9 Default browser () Onstartup System Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed Use $ Downloads T Accessibility 9, system £ Resetand clean up when availsbl Reset and clean up Restore settings to their original defaults Clean up computer - Languages e Open your computer's proxy settings Advanced @ Search settings L 8 Figure 7.95: Screenshot displaying proxy setup in Google Chrome = Step 3: The System window opens. Click “Open your computer’s proxy settings.” Q Setings & > C X + ® Chrome | chromey//settings/system Settings You and Google System & Safety check & Privacy and security % Appearance °o Search engine 0 Autofill Default browser () @ Languages s Downloads T Accessibility \\ System £) @ Use hard N when availab Open your computer's proxy settings ) @A Reset and clean up Rastere settings to their original defaults Onstartup Advanced Continue running background apps when Google Chrome Is closed - Clean up computer Resetand clean up Figure 7.96: Screenshot displaying the option to open the computer’s proxy settings in Google Chrome Module 07 Page 896 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls Exam 212-82 Step 4: The proxy server settings window opens. Follow the instructions to configure the Proxy. < (N Settings Proxy Home / Find a setting Automatic proxy setup Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don't apply to VPN connections. Network & Internet = Culernmet Automatically detect settings Dial-up @ on °%® VPN Use setup script e Airplane mode ) Mobile hotspot @ Proxy @ o Script address proxy.certifiedhacker.com Save Figure 7.97: Screenshot displaying proxy setup in Windows opened through Google Chrome Configuring Proxy Setup in Microsoft Edge Step 1: Open the Microsoft Edge browser and click Settings from the menu displayed on the top-right corner. Step 2: Scroll down on the page and click System. Step 3: The System window opens. Click “Open your computer’s proxy settings.” (G i@) Settings & C x @ tdge | edge:/settings/system ?g; Family safety Al Languages @ Printers - |+ 7o 1= ¢ 4 System = et ) Reset settings | D Bhons ad other devices Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed @ Use hardware acceleration when available Q. : |Open your computer’s proxy settings ] 2 l @@ About Microsoft Edge Figure 7.98: Screenshot displaying proxy setup in Microsoft Edge Module 07 Page 897 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician Network Security Controls — Technical Controls = Exam 212-82 Step 4: The proxy server setup window opens. Follow the instructions to configure the proxy server either automatically or manually. @ Home ? Find a setting &Internet Status & wir p ¥ Ethernet 2 Dial-up ‘ Proxy o) I Manual proxy setup Use a proxy server for Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. These settings don’t apply to VPN connections. Use a proxy server @ (e} on Address Port l oroxy.certifiedhacker.com l I 8888 l Use the proxy server except for addresses that start with the following entries. Use semicolons () to separate entries. *local D Don't use the proxy server for local (intranet) addresses Figure 7.99: Screenshot displaying proxy setup in Windows opened through Microsoft Edge Module 07 Page 898 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Gouncil