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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
SteelHead stands out as the leading optimization solution for enhancing the speed of application delivery across Hybrid WAN environments. With its WAN optimization capabilities, users gain enhanced insights into both application and network performance, as well as the overall experience of the end user. By integrating metrics related to network, application, and user performance, IT teams can effectively identify and resolve issues prior to any negative impact on users. The application-aware strategy of the solution, combined with a comprehensive array of network services and path selection guided by intent-based, business-oriented global policies enforced locally, provides organizations with a marked increase in control, thereby fostering greater business agility and responsiveness to changing demands. This multifaceted approach ensures that companies can adapt quickly and efficiently to the evolving landscape of technology and user needs.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
BackBox
No
Proxmox VE
Yes
SteelHead Interceptor
No
VMware ESXi
Yes
VirtualBox
Yes
cPacket
No
Integrations
BackBox
Yes
Proxmox VE
No
SteelHead Interceptor
Yes
VMware ESXi
No
VirtualBox
No
cPacket
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
No
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
No
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
Riverbed Technology
Founded
2002
Country
United States
Website
www.riverbed.com/solutions/wan-optimization.html
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
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Baseline Manager
No
Diagnostic Tools
Yes
Full Transaction Diagnostics
Yes
Performance Control
Yes
Resource Management
No
Root-Cause Diagnosis
Yes
Server Performance
No
Trace Individual Transactions
No
Cloud Workload Protection
Anomaly Detection
No
Asset Discovery
No
Cloud Gap Analysis
No
Cloud Registry
No
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
No
Data Security
No
Governance
No
Logging & Reporting
No
Machine Learning
No
Security Audit
No
Workload Diversity
No
SD-WAN
Application Delivery Control
No
Centralized Orchestration
No
Dynamic Path Selection
No
Multi-Cloud Management
No
Policy-based Management
No
VPN
No
WAN Optimization
No
Zero-Touch Provisioning
No