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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 

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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 

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