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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
Today, there are more users and data outside of the enterprise than inside. This is causing the network perimeter we know to be dissolved. We need a new perimeter. One that is built in cloud and tracks and protects data wherever it goes. One that protects the business without slowing down or creating unnecessary friction. One that allows secure and fast access to the cloud and the web via one of the most powerful and fastest security networks in the world. This ensures that you don't have to compromise security for speed. This is the new perimeter. This is the Netskope Security Cloud. Reimagine your perimeter. Netskope is committed to this vision. Security teams face challenges in managing risk and ensuring that the business is not affected by the organic adoption of mobile and cloud technology. Security has been able to manage risk traditionally by using heavy-handed controls. However, today's business wants speed and agility. Netskope is changing the definition of cloud, network and data security.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AWS AppFabric
No
AriLinc
No
Azure Marketplace
No
BitSight
No
Check Point Exposure Management
No
Check Point IPS
No
Cybraics
No
Google Digital Risk Protection
No
Intezer AI SOC
No
OctoXLabs
No
Integrations
AWS AppFabric
Yes
AriLinc
Yes
Azure Marketplace
Yes
BitSight
Yes
Check Point Exposure Management
Yes
Check Point IPS
Yes
Cybraics
Yes
Google Digital Risk Protection
Yes
Intezer AI SOC
Yes
OctoXLabs
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
Netskope
Founded
2012
Country
United States
Website
www.netskope.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
Yes
Encryption
Yes
Endpoint Management
No
Incident Management
Yes
Intrusion Detection System
No
Threat Intelligence
No
Two-Factor Authentication
No
Vulnerability Management
No
Network Security
Access Control
Yes
Analytics / Reporting
Yes
Compliance Reporting
No
Firewalls
No
Internet Usage Monitoring
No
Intrusion Detection System
Yes
Threat Response
No
VPN
Yes
Vulnerability Scanning
Yes