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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

Advanced DNS traffic management and comprehensive network oversight are now at your fingertips. Our system intelligently directs users to the optimal cloud, server, or CDN, ensuring they always receive the best performance. We provide all the tools necessary to enhance your networking and cloud infrastructure. By utilizing multiple CDNs, you can effectively expand your coverage area, guaranteeing continuous uptime even during service interruptions, while also achieving remarkable performance improvements. Mitigate a provider’s limitations by leveraging another vendor’s advantages, allowing you to maintain the fastest speeds and uninterrupted service worldwide. Our Intelligent Traffic Optimization (ITO) system automatically directs traffic to the quickest available resources within your network. With our latency load balancers, DNS records are refreshed every 30 seconds to link to the most responsive instances! The Global Load Balancer (GLB) merges GeoDNS routing strategies with load balancing methods to control traffic on a worldwide scale. When a user makes a request to your GLB records, they receive an answer from nameservers located in their respective regions, ensuring the response is tailored to their local context. This approach not only enhances user experience but also optimizes resource utilization across diverse geographic locations.

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

$0
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Free Version

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No price information available.
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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

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Tiggee

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

constellix.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

Product Features

CDN

Content Acceleration
DDoS Protection
Load Balancing
Managed CDN
Multi-CDN Switching
Reporting/Analytics
Software Downloads
Transparent Caching
Video Streaming
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Managed DNS

Anti-Malware
Change Management
DDoS Protection
DNS Failover
DNS Propagation
Disaster Recovery
Global DNS Network
Intelligent Traffic Routing
Load Balancing
Reporting / Analytics
Secondary DNS
Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Network Security

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

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