In the context of ProxySG, what does SSL interception achieve?

SSL interception is a critical feature in the ProxySG context that allows the system to analyze encrypted traffic. When data is encrypted using SSL/TLS, it renders the content inaccessible to traditional security measures, which can't inspect the payload of such secure communications. By performing SSL interception, the ProxySG can act as a man-in-the-middle, establishing separate SSL connections with both the client and the server. This enables it to decrypt the traffic, analyze it for security threats, enforce policies, apply malware protection, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

This is particularly important as the volume of encrypted traffic continues to grow, which can create blind spots in security measures. Therefore, the ability to inspect this encrypted traffic is vital for detecting and mitigating risks that could be concealed within.

While faster connections, reduced load on servers, and content retrieval are certainly benefits that could arise from using a proxy in different contexts, they do not encapsulate the primary function of SSL interception, which is centered on the ability to analyze encrypted content.