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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
It's undeniable that companies are shifting their services from local servers to the cloud. Services such as email management, website hosting, customer relationship management systems, and data storage are increasingly being transitioned to public cloud platforms. Given the substantial amount of sensitive information that is being transferred, ensuring robust security measures is crucial. WatchGuard’s Firebox Cloud enables network administrators to expand their security defenses into the cloud, safeguarding servers operating in a public cloud setting. By integrating the comprehensive protection offered by WatchGuard’s renowned Firebox Unified Threat Management appliances, Firebox Cloud effectively fortifies public cloud infrastructures. This solution can be rapidly and effortlessly implemented to shield a Virtual Private Cloud from various threats, including botnets, cross-site scripting, SQL injection attempts, and numerous other intrusion methods. Organizations can thus confidently embrace cloud technologies, knowing that their data security is well-managed.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
AuthPoint
No
Azure Marketplace
No
BackBox
No
DNSWatch
No
LoginTC
No
Microsoft Azure
No
Proxmox VE
Yes
ThreatSync
No
VMware ESXi
Yes
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
AuthPoint
Yes
Azure Marketplace
Yes
BackBox
Yes
DNSWatch
Yes
LoginTC
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Proxmox VE
No
ThreatSync
Yes
VMware ESXi
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
Yes
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)
No
Online Support
Yes
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
WatchGuard
Founded
1996
Country
United States
Website
www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/cloud-and-virtual-firewalls/firebox-cloud
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
IT Security
Anti Spam
No
Anti Virus
No
Email Attachment Protection
No
Event Tracking
No
IP Protection
No
Internet Usage Monitoring
No
Intrusion Detection System
No
Spyware Removal
No
Two-Factor Authentication
No
Vulnerability Scanning
No
Web Threat Management
No
Web Traffic Reporting
No
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