HTTP Filtering
Web proxy services and application-level content filtering
HTTP Filtering
HTTP filtering services provide application-level content filtering through web proxy technologies. These services implement deep packet inspection, header manipulation, content caching, and SSL/TLS interception enabling granular control over web traffic and bandwidth optimization.
In This Section
Squid Proxy Server
High-performance caching web proxy providing HTTP content filtering and optimization. Covers cache management, access control lists, bandwidth throttling, and integration with upstream filtering services.
Privoxy HTTP Filter
HTTP request/response filtering proxy providing ad-blocking, tracking prevention, and header manipulation. Configurable content filters for targeted blocking of advertisements and tracking content.
SSL/TLS Interception
HTTPS traffic inspection and filtering capabilities enabling application-level analysis of encrypted web traffic. Covers certificate authority setup, browser integration, and security considerations.
Service Capabilities
- Content Caching: Reducing bandwidth consumption through intelligent caching
- Access Control: Granular control over web access by URL, domain, or content type
- Bandwidth Management: Traffic shaping and throttling for fair resource allocation
- Header Filtering: Manipulation of HTTP headers for privacy and security
- Advertisement Blocking: Filtering ad-serving domains and content
- Tracking Prevention: Blocking tracking pixels and analytics requests
- HTTPS Inspection: Decrypting and filtering encrypted web traffic
Configuration Highlights
- Transparent Proxy: Client traffic automatically routed through proxies without configuration
- Upstream Filtering: Coordination with Privoxy for advanced filtering rules
- Cache Optimization: Efficient cache management reducing bandwidth usage
- Policy Enforcement: Device-specific and time-based filtering policies
- Performance Tuning: Optimized for home network and mobile client performance
Related Services
- Filtering Services - Filtering architecture overview
- DNS Filtering - Domain-level filtering
- Parental Controls - Family control integration