Application Signature Detail
Short Name |
Remote-Access:Tunneling:SOCKS5 |
|---|---|
Category |
Remote-Access |
Release Date |
2011/08/18 |
Update Number |
1977 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.1+, isg-3.5+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+ |
SOCKS Version 5 Proxy
SOCKS is an Internet protocol that the routes network packets through a proxy server. Socks5 additionally provides authentication so only authorized users may access a server. One use of SOCKS is to allow connections to be made through a firewall.
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