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What is Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall?

Detecting web attacks employs a blend of artificial intelligence and established guidelines, which helps to provide strong anti-bypass defenses while keeping false negative and false positive rates low. This approach effectively shields against common web vulnerabilities, including those outlined in the OWASP top 10, which features threats like SQL injection, unauthorized access, cross-site scripting, and cross-site request forgery, among others. Moreover, users can opt to save vital web content in the cloud, facilitating the publication of cached web pages that act as backups to lessen the impact of any modifications to web pages. The backend systems are protected by a thorough strategy that involves hiding servers and applications prior to an attack, defending against ongoing threats, and either obscuring or replacing sensitive information after incidents. In addition, the Web Application Firewall (WAF) carries out rigorous DNS verification nationwide for the domains provided by clients, which enables it to detect and alert on any hijacking attempts that may affect the secured domain names in various regions, a critical factor in averting data breaches and financial setbacks related to user hijacking on websites. As a result, this comprehensive strategy not only strengthens security measures but also significantly boosts user confidence in web services, fostering a safer online environment for all stakeholders involved.

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

Tencent Cloud

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

Standard 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

Tencent

Date Founded

2013

Company Location

China

Company Website

intl.cloud.tencent.com/product/waf

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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