Yo, proxy and firewall are like Batman and Robin—better together! Firewall stops the bad guys at the gate, and the proxy makes sure your identity stays hidden.
But yeah, they can clash if rules overlap. Like if your firewall blocks a port but the proxy tries to use it. Happened to me once—total mess.
For testing, Wireshark helps see traffic flow. Also, OWASP has great guides on network security.
But yeah, they can clash if rules overlap. Like if your firewall blocks a port but the proxy tries to use it. Happened to me once—total mess.
For testing, Wireshark helps see traffic flow. Also, OWASP has great guides on network security.
