Which two disadvantages are of using proxy servers as compared to stateful firewalls? (Choose two.)
A) Proxy servers must be explicitly set to support new applications and protocols.
B) Proxy servers typically perform more slowly.
C) Proxy servers expose the source addresses of traffic flows.
D) Proxy servers use network address translation as their primary security mechanism.

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Proxy servers need to be configured for each new application or protocol, which can be cumbersome, and they generally have slower performance due to the additional processing required for traffic inspection and filtering.

Which Two Disadvantages Are of Using Proxy Servers as Compared