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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 

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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 
VirtualBox 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 
VirtualBox 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 

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