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Description

The Barracuda Web Security Gateway enables organizations to take advantage of online applications and tools while safeguarding against threats such as web-based malware and viruses, productivity loss, and bandwidth misuse. This all-encompassing web security and management solution integrates industry-leading spyware, malware, and virus protection with an advanced policy and reporting framework. Its sophisticated features help organizations address evolving needs such as regulating social media usage, filtering remote connections, and gaining insights into SSL-encrypted traffic. Additionally, it offers unlimited remote user licenses to implement content and access policies for mobile devices operating outside the corporate environment. The Barracuda Web Security Gateway can also be deployed as a virtual appliance, providing flexibility in security infrastructure. For those seeking hosted web security options, Barracuda Content Shield is available, ensuring comprehensive protection across various platforms.

Description

CacheGuard-OS is an open-source Linux-based UTM gateway appliance OS that has been in active development since 2002. It is designed to run on commodity x86 hardware and act as the default route between an internal network and the internet, replacing the ISP-provided router as the traffic checkpoint. The stack integrates: Squid (web cache and proxy), ClamAV (web antivirus), ModSecurity (WAF), StrongSwan (IPsec/IKEv2 VPN), IPRoute2 (QoS and WAN load balancing), NetFilter (stateful firewall), SSL inspection, and URL filtering. All components are configured through a web-based admin interface rather than directly, making the platform accessible to operators without deep Linux expertise while remaining auditable by those who want to inspect the underlying configuration. The OS has been open-source since its first release — source ships on every installed appliance. It was recently published publicly on GitHub to make the codebase easier to browse and audit. Target deployments are small to medium networks — SMBs, schools, and branch offices — where a commercial UTM appliance is overkill on budget but the threat surface is the same. Runs on bare metal or common hypervisors (VMware, VirtualBox, KVM, Hyper-V). No vendor lock-in, no subscription, no licence cost. GitHub: cacheguard/CacheGuard-OS

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Proxmox VE
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox

Integrations

Proxmox VE
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$0
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Barracuda Networks

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

campus.barracuda.com/product/websecuritygateway/

Vendor Details

Company Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Product Features

Computer Security

Anti Spam
Antivirus
Audit Trail
Compliance Management
Database Security Audit
File Access Control
Financial Data Protection
Maintenance Scheduling
Real Time Monitoring
Security Event Log
Virus Definition Update
Vulnerability Protection

Web Content Filtering

Antivirus
Automated Blacklist
Browser-based Management Portal
Category / Keyword Filters
LDAP Integration
Multi-Language Filtering
Reporting / Analytics
Roles / Permissions
SSL Inspection
Time-based Controls
VPN Blocking
White Label
Whitelisting

Product Features

Network Security

Access Control
Analytics / Reporting
Compliance Reporting
Firewalls
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Response
VPN
Vulnerability Scanning

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions
Alerts / Notifications
Automate and Orchestrate Security
Automated Attack Detection
DDoS Protection
Dashboard
IP Reputation Checking
Managed Rules
OWASP Protection
Reporting / Analytics
Secure App Delivery
Server Cloaking
Virtual Patching
Zero-Day Attack Prevention

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