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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
Sophisticated threats can conceal themselves even on trusted websites, posing potential risks to organizations. Users might unknowingly jeopardize security by interacting with unsafe links. To safeguard your organization, the Cisco Secure Web Appliance proactively blocks harmful sites and assesses unfamiliar ones before users can engage with them. Utilizing TLS 1.3 along with high-performance features, it ensures the safety of your users. Additionally, the Cisco Secure Web Appliance offers various methods for the automatic identification and prevention of web-based threats. Backed by our Talos threat research team, the Premier license for Cisco Secure Web Appliance encompasses extensive URL filtering and reputation assessments, a variety of antivirus solutions, Layer 4 traffic analysis, Malware Defense for the Secure Web Appliance, and Cognitive Threat Analytics (CTA), providing comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats. This multifaceted approach not only defends against immediate risks but also enhances overall web security for organizations.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Cisco SecureX
Cisco Umbrella
Proxmox VE
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Cisco SecureX
Cisco Umbrella
Proxmox VE
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox
Pricing Details
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Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
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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
CacheGuard Technologies
Founded
2025
Country
France
Website
www.cacheguard.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cisco
Founded
1984
Country
United States
Website
cisco.com
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