RtProxy: Automating Reverse Proxy and TLS Without the Usual Complexity
Introduction Reverse proxies sit at the core of modern infrastructure. They terminate TLS, expose internal services, enforce security boundaries, and often become the first control point between users and applications. Despite being a well-understood component, deploying and operating a reverse proxy stack is still more complex than it should be. This article explores RtProxy, a project designed to simplify reverse proxy and TLS lifecycle management by reducing it to a deterministic, CLI-driven workflow, while maintaining full transparency and control. ...