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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

Description

Cato empowers its clients to progressively modernize their wide-area networks (WAN) for a more digital-centric business environment. The Cato SASE Cloud serves as a global, integrated, cloud-native solution that ensures secure and efficient connections across all branches, data centers, personnel, and cloud services. This innovative system can be implemented gradually to either replace or enhance existing legacy network infrastructures and disparate security solutions. The concept of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which was introduced by Gartner, represents a novel category in enterprise networking. It merges SD-WAN with various network security solutions such as Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) into a cohesive, cloud-based service offering. Historically, network access was handled through isolated point solutions, leading to a fragmented approach that increased complexity and expenses, ultimately hindering IT responsiveness. By adopting SASE, businesses can significantly accelerate the development of new offerings, expedite their market entry, and swiftly adapt to evolving market dynamics and competitive pressures. This transformative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also positions enterprises to thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Axonius No 
Azure Marketplace No 
Blink No 
Covver No 
Daylight No 
Fuze No 
Indent No 
Proxmox VE Yes 
Tarsal No 
VMware ESXi Yes 
VirtualBox Yes 

Integrations

Axonius Yes 
Azure Marketplace Yes 
Blink Yes 
Covver Yes 
Daylight Yes 
Fuze Yes 
Indent Yes 
Proxmox VE No 
Tarsal Yes 
VMware ESXi No 
VirtualBox No 

Pricing Details

$0
Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cato Networks

Founded

2015

Country

Israel

Website

www.catonetworks.com

Product Features

Network Security

Access Control Yes 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Compliance Reporting No 
Firewalls Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Intrusion Detection System No 
Threat Response No 
VPN Yes 
Vulnerability Scanning No 

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions Yes 
Alerts / Notifications No 
Automate and Orchestrate Security No 
Automated Attack Detection No 
DDoS Protection No 
Dashboard Yes 
IP Reputation Checking Yes 
Managed Rules Yes 
OWASP Protection Yes 
Reporting / Analytics Yes 
Secure App Delivery No 
Server Cloaking Yes 
Virtual Patching Yes 
Zero-Day Attack Prevention No 

Product Features

Cloud Security

Antivirus Yes 
Application Security No 
Behavioral Analytics No 
Encryption No 
Endpoint Management No 
Incident Management No 
Intrusion Detection System Yes 
Threat Intelligence No 
Two-Factor Authentication No 
Vulnerability Management No 

Endpoint Protection

Activity Log No 
Antivirus No 
Application Security No 
Behavioral Analytics No 
Device Management No 
Encryption No 
Signature Matching No 
Web Threat Management No 
Whitelisting / Blacklisting No 

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring No 
Compliance Management No 
Event Logs No 
Hardware Inventory No 
IT Budgeting No 
License Management No 
Patch Management No 
Remote Access Yes 
Scheduling No 
Software Inventory No 
User Activity Monitoring Yes 

Network Security

Access Control No 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Compliance Reporting No 
Firewalls No 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Intrusion Detection System No 
Threat Response No 
VPN No 
Vulnerability Scanning No 

SD-WAN

Application Delivery Control No 
Centralized Orchestration No 
Dynamic Path Selection No 
Multi-Cloud Management No 
Policy-based Management No 
VPN No 
WAN Optimization No 
Zero-Touch Provisioning No 

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