Reverse Proxy

In this section we will be explaining why a tls-enabled reverse proxy is a must-have.

Why another Proxy

Secured Signal API itself is already a reverse proxy at its core, lacking one important feature: SSL certificates.

SSL Certificates

When deploying anything on the internet an SSL certificate is almost a necessity. Same goes for Secured Signal API, even if you don't plan on exposing your instance to the internet it is always good to have an extra layer of security.

Port Forwarding

Furthermore, if you want to have multiple services on the same port using HTTP you'd also need a tls-enabled reverse proxy, to route requests to the correct backend based on hostnames and routing rules.

Not Convinced?

And if you are still not convinced then look at this article online.