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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

Protect websites from plugin vulnerabilities. WebARX is more than a security plugin. Our lightweight web application firewall blocks malicious traffic. WebARX firewall engine allows you to create your own firewall rules. Monitor your websites for security vulnerabilities and issues. WebARX is constantly updated and helps you to adapt the most recent security practices. You can generate weekly security reports and be alerted if anything is urgent.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Magento No 
Proxmox VE Yes 
VMware ESXi Yes 
VirtualBox Yes 
WordPress No 

Integrations

Magento Yes 
Proxmox VE No 
VMware ESXi No 
VirtualBox No 
WordPress Yes 

Pricing Details

$0
Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$14.99 per month
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 No 
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 No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

WebARX

Founded

2017

Country

Estonia

Website

webarxsecurity.com

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

Cloud Security

Antivirus No 
Application Security Yes 
Behavioral Analytics No 
Encryption No 
Endpoint Management No 
Incident Management No 
Intrusion Detection System No 
Threat Intelligence No 
Two-Factor Authentication No 
Vulnerability Management Yes 

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 Yes 
Web Threat Management Yes 
Web Traffic Reporting Yes 

Network Security

Access Control No 
Analytics / Reporting No 
Compliance Reporting No 
Firewalls Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Intrusion Detection System Yes 
Threat Response No 
VPN No 
Vulnerability Scanning Yes 

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions No 
Alerts / Notifications No 
Automate and Orchestrate Security No 
Automated Attack Detection No 
DDoS Protection No 
Dashboard No 
IP Reputation Checking No 
Managed Rules No 
OWASP Protection No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Secure App Delivery No 
Server Cloaking No 
Virtual Patching No 
Zero-Day Attack Prevention No 

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