CacheGuard

CacheGuard

CacheGuard Technologies
WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Technologies
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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

Our products provide your security systems with complete, uncompromising visibility into your network. You will find that this helps to keep pace with increasing network speed and complexity, while gaining the insight needed to better detect and contain breaches, and achieve a rapid recovery. By implementing Network Critical solutions you can improve your existing security system's network performance, therefore increasing your ROI. Firstly, SPAN ports. These have been a long-term, insufficient, solution to network security. It is remarkably easy for hackers to infiltrate routers, switches and entire networks without detection. SPAN does not provide access to real-time information either, which is another key issue that may greatly affect your network's security. This is because SPAN ports groom your data, unlike Network TAPs, that act as a window, where you can look through at any time, in real-time.

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

Ideal for midsize businesses and distributed enterprises in need of a Firewall solution

Support

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

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not 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 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 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

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.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I don't know where to start. I have over 20 years of experience with Cisco, Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls. All are great in one way or another but have something that goes against them (complexity, cost or speed are the most obvious that come to mind). Along came WatchGuard and seriously their hardware checks every box! They are super fast and don't bog down for anything. They are by far the easiest to configure while lacking NOTHING in features. The most amazing thing though is their pricing which is the lowest of the bunch by far. Oh and 24/7 domestic support which has proven to be exceptional.
  • WatchGuard helps business from being hacked and prevent data breaches. It shows the live status of business security. It allows to control geolocation traffic. Customer support is very helpful.

Cons

  • Honestly none. Seriously, none. Any roadblocks I have hit have been handled promptly by their tech support.
  • Few times WatchGuard firewall blocks some genuine links also.

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

WatchGuard Technologies
Founded: 1996
United States
www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/network-security

Alternatives

Alternatives

SONiC

SONiC

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FortiGate NGFW

Fortinet
Kerio Control

Kerio Control

GFI Software

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

Firewall Features

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

Integrations

AuthControl Sentry Not Supported
AuthPoint Not Supported
Compudyne Not Supported
DNSWatch Not Supported
Datto RMM Not Supported
Deepnet DualShield Not Supported
Delinea Cloud Access Controller Not Supported
Genian NAC Not Supported
Liongard Not Supported
LoginTC Not Supported
Netreo Not Supported
Portnox Security Not Supported
Proxmox VE Supported
SecureW2 Not Supported
ThreatSync Not Supported
Titania Nipper Not Supported
VMware ESXi Supported
VirtualBox Supported
WatchGuard Application Control Not Supported
WatchGuard WIPS Not Supported

Integrations

AuthControl Sentry Supported
AuthPoint Supported
Compudyne Supported
DNSWatch Supported
Datto RMM Supported
Deepnet DualShield Supported
Delinea Cloud Access Controller Supported
Genian NAC Supported
Liongard Supported
LoginTC Supported
Netreo Supported
Portnox Security Supported
Proxmox VE Not Supported
SecureW2 Supported
ThreatSync Supported
Titania Nipper Supported
VMware ESXi Not Supported
VirtualBox Not Supported
WatchGuard Application Control Supported
WatchGuard WIPS Supported
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