Which type of forwarder limits the number of servers with direct internet access?

The Intermediate Universal Forwarder is the correct response because it serves as a relay for data between the Universal Forwarders and the Heavy Forwarders or indexers, helping to manage and control data ingestion processes. By deploying this type of forwarder, organizations can restrict the number of servers that have direct access to the internet. This setup can enhance security and minimize the exposure of backend systems to external threats.

Organizing data flow through the Intermediate Universal Forwarder creates a more structured environment where the data can be processed and filtered before reaching the final destination, ensuring that only necessary information flows through the network and reducing direct connections to sensitive infrastructure.

In contrast, Heavy Forwarders are designed to handle large volumes of data and perform heavier processing tasks, Universal Forwarders are lightweight and suitable for simple data collection with direct sending capabilities, and Cloud Forwarders specifically focus on integrating with cloud environments without necessarily providing the relay capabilities that the Intermediate Universal Forwarder does.