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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

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
BackBox
DNSWatch
LoginTC
Microsoft Azure
Proxmox VE
ThreatSync
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
BackBox
DNSWatch
LoginTC
Microsoft Azure
Proxmox VE
ThreatSync
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox

Pricing Details

$0
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
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

WatchGuard

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/cloud-and-virtual-firewalls/firebox-cloud

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

IT Security

Anti Spam
Anti Virus
Email Attachment Protection
Event Tracking
IP Protection
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Spyware Removal
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Scanning
Web Threat Management
Web Traffic Reporting

Network Security

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

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