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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
SteelHead stands out as the leading optimization solution for enhancing the speed of application delivery across Hybrid WAN environments. With its WAN optimization capabilities, users gain enhanced insights into both application and network performance, as well as the overall experience of the end user. By integrating metrics related to network, application, and user performance, IT teams can effectively identify and resolve issues prior to any negative impact on users. The application-aware strategy of the solution, combined with a comprehensive array of network services and path selection guided by intent-based, business-oriented global policies enforced locally, provides organizations with a marked increase in control, thereby fostering greater business agility and responsiveness to changing demands. This multifaceted approach ensures that companies can adapt quickly and efficiently to the evolving landscape of technology and user needs.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
BackBox
Proxmox VE
SteelHead Interceptor
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox
cPacket
Integrations
BackBox
Proxmox VE
SteelHead Interceptor
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox
cPacket
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
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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
CacheGuard Technologies
Founded
2025
Country
France
Website
www.cacheguard.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Riverbed Technology
Founded
2002
Country
United States
Website
www.riverbed.com/solutions/wan-optimization.html
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
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Baseline Manager
Diagnostic Tools
Full Transaction Diagnostics
Performance Control
Resource Management
Root-Cause Diagnosis
Server Performance
Trace Individual Transactions
Cloud Workload Protection
Anomaly Detection
Asset Discovery
Cloud Gap Analysis
Cloud Registry
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Data Security
Governance
Logging & Reporting
Machine Learning
Security Audit
Workload Diversity
SD-WAN
Application Delivery Control
Centralized Orchestration
Dynamic Path Selection
Multi-Cloud Management
Policy-based Management
VPN
WAN Optimization
Zero-Touch Provisioning