Security FAQ

People ask us about ProxyMesh’s security. If you’d like to know more, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below. For easy reference, the first column lists popular queries; the middle column answers your immediate question, and the column on the right offers links to more details.

Or, do you have a not-so-frequently-asked question? Then please contact ProxyMesh Support and we’ll answer promptly.

Also see our blog articles:

People ask…	Quick Answer	Read for further information…
What kind of account security does ProxyMesh offer?	HTTPS account pages Two-factor (2FA) authentication option Hashed passwords Brute-force login protection	ProxyMesh Security Please also see our blog 5 Reasons Your Business Should Use a Proxy Server.
What kind of firewall security does ProxyMesh have?	We protect the entire website with Sucuri. We use Fail2ban with iptables to block unauthorized access attempts on the proxy servers. The Fail2ban daemon scans log files and blocks any IP address with too many failures to authenticate correctly Using the defined parameters, Fail2ban adds a new rule to iptables to block the IP address of the attacker, temporarily or permanently.	ProxyMesh Security
What kind of data security does ProxyMesh offer?	Servers directly under control of the ProxyMesh system employ standard protocols to protect the security of data in transit.	ProxyMesh Security
What kind of proxy security does ProxyMesh offer?	Using the `HTTP CONNECT` method, the servers can securely proxy HTTPS/SSL connections between you and an HTTPS server. All communication between your client/browser and the secure site is encrypted.	ProxyMesh Security
What kind of website security does ProxyMesh offer?	We protect the entire website with Sucuri, a website application firewall. Login and account pages can only be accessed over HTTPS.	ProxyMesh Security
When I send a request via command line, is my IP address exposed?	Your identity is hidden whether you send a request by command line or browser. Our own proxies remove any request headers that might compromise your privacy and anonymity. But your actual data requests are not changed in the process.	ProxyMesh Security
Does ProxyMesh provide security for the World proxy?	No. ProxyMesh does not control the outgoing proxy servers for the World proxy.	ProxyMesh Security
Does ProxyMesh provide security for the OpenProxy?	No. ProxyMesh does not control the outgoing proxy servers for the Open proxies.	ProxyMesh Security
Can the servers secure proxy HTTPS/SSL connections between you and an HTTPS server?	Yes, using the `HTTP CONNECT` method.	ProxyMesh Security
How long do you store my request logs?	These logs are kept for no longer than 30 days, and are only accessible by authorized support staff.	ProxyMesh Security
Do sub-accounts have the same security features as regular accounts?	Yes.	ProxyMesh Security Can Proxies Really Help Protect You From Vulnerabilities? (blog)
Do you store my billing information?	No. It is safely secured by trusted third party services.	ProxyMesh Security
How does two-factor authentication (2FA) protect my account?	When you enable 2FA, logging in to your account requires a secondary code from an app or mobile device.	ProxyMesh Security Please also see our blog Securing Online Accounts with 2-Factor Authentication.
Do you have a Privacy Policy?	Yes. Please visit our website and review the Privacy Policy describing the ways we collect information from and about you, and what we do with the information.	ProxyMesh Security
What happens if someone else tries unsuccessfully to access my account?	If someone tries to log into your account too many times in a row, failing each time, then their IP is automatically blocked for several hours.	ProxyMesh Security
How to keep track of our account passwords, especially with more than one user in our company?	Keep in mind that easy-to-remember passwords are not recommended, since they’re also easier for hackers to figure out. A password manager like 1Password that can generate strong random passwords provides good controls.
Could I ask ProxyMesh to fill out a security questionnaire and return it to me?	We are a small company, and by policy we do not fill out security questionnaires. We are open, of course, to answer any specific questions that are not covered in ProxyMesh Security and Security FAQ.