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What is Cisco Secure Web Appliance?

Advanced threats can disguise themselves within reputable websites, creating potential dangers for businesses. Users may inadvertently compromise security by clicking on malicious links. To protect organizations, the Cisco Secure Web Appliance actively prevents access to harmful sites and evaluates unfamiliar links before users can interact with them. With the implementation of TLS 1.3 and robust features, it guarantees user safety. Furthermore, the Cisco Secure Web Appliance employs a range of techniques for the automatic detection and mitigation of online threats. Supported by our talented Talos threat research team, the Premier license for Cisco Secure Web Appliance includes comprehensive URL filtering and reputation evaluations, numerous antivirus solutions, Layer 4 traffic scrutiny, Malware Defense for the Secure Web Appliance, and Cognitive Threat Analytics (CTA), delivering thorough protection against changing cyber threats. This comprehensive strategy not only protects against immediate vulnerabilities but also significantly strengthens the overall web security infrastructure for organizations. By staying ahead of potential threats, organizations can cultivate a safer online environment for all users.

What is CacheGuard?

CacheGuard is a free, open-source network security gateway designed for small and medium businesses that need professional-grade internet protection without the cost of a dedicated IT team or a commercial appliance subscription. Most SMBs rely on the router their internet provider gave them. That router was built to connect, not to protect — it forwards all traffic without inspecting it, leaving the network exposed to malware, phishing, data leaks, and unauthorised access. CacheGuard fixes this by sitting between the internal network and the ISP router, acting as the security checkpoint for all internet traffic. What CacheGuard covers: Stateful firewall — control what enters and leaves your network Web antivirus — real-time scanning of HTTP/HTTPS traffic URL filtering — block websites by category or custom list SSL inspection — inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic Web Application Firewall — block malicious web requests VPN server — secure remote access for your team Web cache — faster browsing, lower bandwidth usage QoS and WAN load balancing — traffic shaping across internet links Key advantages over commercial alternatives: No licence cost, no subscription, no vendor lock-in Runs on any spare x86 PC or common hypervisor Web-based admin interface — no command-line expertise needed Open-source and auditable — in active development since 2002 ISP router requires no reconfiguration CacheGuard installs from a single ISO in under an hour and is suitable for offices, schools, branch networks, and home labs.

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Integrations Supported

Azure Marketplace
Cisco SecureX
Cisco Umbrella

Integrations Supported

Proxmox VE
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox

API Availability

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

$0
Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available.
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Cisco

Date Founded

1984

Company Location

United States

Company Website

cisco.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Date Founded

2025

Company Location

France

Company Website

www.cacheguard.com

Categories and Features

Secure Web Gateways

Not specified

Categories and Features

Network Security

Access Control
Firewalls
VPN

Secure Web Gateways

Not specified

WAN Optimization

Not specified

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions
Dashboard
IP Reputation Checking
Managed Rules
OWASP Protection
Reporting / Analytics
Server Cloaking
Virtual Patching

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