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What is Kaspersky Security for Internet Gateway?

Connecting to the Internet has become vital for the majority of businesses in the current landscape. Your organization's internet gateway not only functions as a connection to essential online resources for employees but also poses a significant risk as an entry point for cyber threats that can manipulate individuals through social engineering and unleash complex malware attacks. Kaspersky Security for Internet Gateways effectively reduces the risks linked to infections, data breaches, and online distractions. It offers powerful, multi-layered protection at the gateway level against modern web threats, successfully stopping infections before they can reach your devices. Moreover, it lessens the effects of social engineering tactics and bolsters your current gateway defenses. This solution also helps to lower your susceptibility to attacks by regulating the way internet resources are accessed, which in turn supports efforts to meet regulatory compliance and protect the integrity of your organization. By adopting this security solution, businesses can foster a safer online atmosphere while enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture. Ultimately, investing in such protection is crucial for maintaining a resilient and secure operational environment.

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.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Microsoft 365

Integrations Supported

Proxmox VE
VMware ESXi
VirtualBox

API Availability

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Trial Offered?

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

Kaspersky

Date Founded

1997

Company Location

Russia

Company Website

usa.kaspersky.com/small-to-medium-business-security/internet-gateway

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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