Average Ratings 2 Ratings

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Average Ratings 2 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

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

Our offerings deliver your security systems with unparalleled, comprehensive visibility into your network infrastructure. This capability is essential for keeping up with the ever-growing speed and complexity of networks, while also equipping you with the insights necessary to effectively identify and address breaches, leading to swift recovery. By adopting Network Critical solutions, you can enhance the performance of your current security system, thereby boosting your return on investment. To begin with, SPAN ports have long been recognized as an inadequate solution for network security. Hackers can easily compromise routers, switches, and entire networks without being detected, demonstrating a significant flaw in this approach. Additionally, SPAN ports fail to provide real-time information, which further undermines your network's security. In contrast, Network TAPs serve as a transparent portal, allowing you to monitor data in real-time without any alterations. This fundamental difference is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture against evolving threats. As organizations increasingly rely on real-time analytics, the advantages of using Network TAPs over SPAN become even more pronounced.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AuthControl Sentry No 
AuthPoint No 
Compudyne No 
DNSWatch No 
Datto RMM No 
Deepnet DualShield No 
Delinea Cloud Access Controller No 
Genian NAC No 
Liongard No 
LoginTC No 
Netreo No 
Portnox Security No 
Proxmox VE Yes 
SecureW2 No 
ThreatSync No 
Titania Nipper No 
VMware ESXi Yes 
VirtualBox Yes 
WatchGuard Application Control No 
WatchGuard WIPS No 

Integrations

AuthControl Sentry Yes 
AuthPoint Yes 
Compudyne Yes 
DNSWatch Yes 
Datto RMM Yes 
Deepnet DualShield Yes 
Delinea Cloud Access Controller Yes 
Genian NAC Yes 
Liongard Yes 
LoginTC Yes 
Netreo Yes 
Portnox Security Yes 
Proxmox VE No 
SecureW2 Yes 
ThreatSync Yes 
Titania Nipper Yes 
VMware ESXi No 
VirtualBox No 
WatchGuard Application Control Yes 
WatchGuard WIPS 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) 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 Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

WatchGuard Technologies

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/network-security

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

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications Yes 
Application Visibility / Control Yes 
Automated Testing Yes 
Intrusion Prevention Yes 
LDAP Integration Yes 
Physical / Virtual Environment Yes 
Sandbox / Threat Simulation Yes 
Threat Identification Yes 

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