Athena SWG (Secure Web Gateway)

Athena SWG (formerly Internet Access Gateway) ensures visibility and control across the network, detecting risks like unauthorized access, non-compliant activities, and data leaks to manage endpoints.
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Anti-Proxy

{{ $t('productDocDetail.updateTime') }}: 2025-12-29

By default, proxy detection is enabled, but the proxy tool will not be blocked. However, if the use of the proxy tool is detected, a prompt message will appear on the dashboard, as shown in the following figure:

  1. To configure anti-proxy, go to Endpoint Mgt > Antiproxy, as shown in the following figure[A371].

  1. Click Settings to configure anti-proxy options on the following page:

By default, Proxy Tool/All is selected for Proxy Tool. You can select proxy tools as per your need. To block specified proxy tools, select the option Block proxy tools. Select the option Give alert to user to alert the user when the use of the specified proxy tool is detected.

  1. Select the option Take action, and the option Reject Internet access. Then Internet access will be denied when the use of the specified proxy tool is detected.

After configuring anti-proxy, if any user tries to access the Internet through a proxy tool like FreeGate, he/she will be redirected to the following page: