CacheGuard

CacheGuard

CacheGuard Technologies
FortiGate SWG

FortiGate SWG

Fortinet
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About

CacheGuard-OS is a free, open-source Linux-based network security appliance OS that turns any standard x86 machine into a UTM gateway. It sits between your devices and your ISP router, becoming the checkpoint for all internet traffic — no IT team required. Open-source since its first release, CacheGuard-OS includes: stateful firewall, web antivirus (ClamAV), URL filtering, SSL inspection, WAF (ModSecurity), VPN server (StrongSwan), web cache (Squid), QoS (IPRoute2), and WAN load balancing. It installs on bare metal or any common hypervisor in under an hour. Configuration is handled through a web-based admin interface with no command-line expertise needed. Built for small businesses, schools, and sysadmins who need production-grade network security on commodity hardware.

About

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions, enterprise-class protection against internet-borne threats. Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions use web filtering to enforce company Internet access policies. They also filter unwanted software, especially malware, from user-initiated Internet connections. SWGs are hugely important as enterprises have continued to evolve their WAN Edge. Applications are rapidly migrating to the cloud, and the attack surface at remote sites and branch locations continues to increase. Security risks are especially high for web-based traffic, and as attack techniques become more advanced, organizations need an integrated approach to secure against external and internal risks. An SWG solution should include URL filtering, application control, deep HTTPS/SSL inspection, data loss prevention and remote browser isolation capabilities. Fortinet's SWG provides flexible deployment options, including explicit, transparent, and inline modes.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Network Security & Optimization for SMB

Audience

Enterprises that need a secure web gateway solution to protect them from internet-based threats without compromising end-user experience

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0
Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • We acquired the solution for our deployment in our branches with a goal of load balancing and QoS features, I have to say that we were impressed by the quality of the solution and the professionalism of the support team. I highly recommend CacheGuard.
  • Hello! I just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that I've been really impressed with CacheGuard. The service has been incredibly user-friendly and has exceeded my expectations in terms of simplicity and effectiveness.

Cons

  • We have the solution in production and so far so good.
  • I also wanted to express my sincere appreciation to the CacheGuard support team. They've been fantastic in providing prompt and helpful assistance whenever I've needed it. Thank You.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

CacheGuard Technologies
Founded: 2025
France
www.cacheguard.com

Company Information

Fortinet
Founded: 2000
United States
www.fortinet.com/products/secure-web-gateway

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Categories

Categories

Network Security Features

Access Control Supported
Analytics / Reporting Not Supported
Compliance Reporting Not Supported
Firewalls Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Not Supported
Intrusion Detection System Not Supported
Threat Response Not Supported
VPN Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Not Supported

Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Features

Access Control / Permissions Supported
Alerts / Notifications Not Supported
Automate and Orchestrate Security Not Supported
Automated Attack Detection Not Supported
Dashboard Supported
DDoS Protection Not Supported
IP Reputation Checking Supported
Managed Rules Supported
OWASP Protection Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Secure App Delivery Not Supported
Server Cloaking Supported
Virtual Patching Supported
Zero-Day Attack Prevention Not Supported

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported
Coralogix Not Supported
Microsoft 365 Not Supported
Microsoft Azure Not Supported
Microsoft Hyper-V Not Supported
Netreo Not Supported
Proxmox VE Supported
SMSEagle Not Supported
VMware Cloud Not Supported
VMware ESXi Supported
VirtualBox Supported
XenServer Not Supported

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported
Coralogix Supported
Microsoft 365 Supported
Microsoft Azure Supported
Microsoft Hyper-V Supported
Netreo Supported
Proxmox VE Not Supported
SMSEagle Supported
VMware Cloud Supported
VMware ESXi Not Supported
VirtualBox Not Supported
XenServer Supported
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