[squid-users] pros/cons squid vs next generation firewall

[Alex Rousskov]

On 7/25/22 07:22, Dieter Bloms wrote:

> I run some Squid proxy servers in conjunction with ICAP virus scanners
> and I'm very happy with them. Our company now wants to replace them with
> a checkpoint next generation firewall. Do you have some arguments that
> speak for the further operation of the Squid proxies?

I doubt any general arguments like "do not break what is working" would 
help you, but to go beyond those generalities, we would need to know 
what feeds that desire to replace (an apparently well-working) setup: 
Features? 24x7 support? Vulnerabilities? Kickbacks? :-)

Alex.