Proxy application gateways are server within the internet which work on behalf of users by performing certain specified function.
Function of proxy application gateways
Firewall using proxy application gateway, replace the source address of the transaction within its own IP address. Thus outsiders will only know this address and will not be able to access any other computer in the internetIt disables SQL injections and XSS attacks. It also protects from HTTP protocol violations and cross site scripting.It also prevents bots and crawlers.