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What is Pica8 PICOS?

The distinctive PICOS open NOS, designed with tightly integrated control planes, offers network operators accurate and non-intrusive visibility into their enterprise applications, facilitating comprehensive and flexible traffic analysis as well as timely attack prevention. When it comes to implementing zero-trust networking and creating software-defined perimeters, PICOS is recognized as the leading solution. Our cutting-edge open network operating system seamlessly works with open switches that feature interfaces between 1G and 100G, sourced from a wide array of Tier 1 manufacturers. This extensive licensing package provides unmatched support for enterprise capabilities found in today's market. It also includes the Debian Linux distribution, maintaining an unaltered kernel to maximize DevOps programmability. In addition, the Enterprise Edition is further enhanced with AmpCon, an automation framework leveraging Ansible, which combines Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), thereby simplifying the deployment and management of open network switches across the enterprise. Such sophisticated functionalities empower organizations to maintain not only operationally efficient networks but also robust defenses against continuously emerging threats. As a result, businesses can confidently navigate the complexities of modern networking while ensuring their infrastructure remains fortified.

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

Chef
NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER
ONOSYS
Puppet Enterprise
Rackspace OpenStack
SaltStack
Zabbix

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

Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Pica8

Date Founded

2009

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.pica8.com/product/

Company Facts

Organization Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Date Founded

2025

Company Location

France

Company Website

www.cacheguard.com

Categories and Features

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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