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What is WatchGuard Network Security?

Our solutions provide your security systems with unmatched, all-encompassing visibility into your network infrastructure. This feature is vital for navigating the increasing speed and complexity of networks, while also furnishing you with the insights needed to promptly detect and mitigate breaches, facilitating rapid recovery. By integrating Network Critical solutions, you can improve the efficiency of your existing security system, thus maximizing your return on investment. It is important to note that SPAN ports have been traditionally viewed as insufficient for network security. Cybercriminals can easily infiltrate routers, switches, and entire networks without detection, highlighting a significant weakness in this strategy. Moreover, SPAN ports do not offer real-time data, which further compromises your network's defenses. On the other hand, Network TAPs function as a transparent gateway, enabling you to monitor data in real-time without any modifications. This critical distinction plays a key role in sustaining a strong security posture against emerging threats. As businesses increasingly depend on real-time analytics, the benefits of utilizing Network TAPs rather than SPAN are becoming ever more apparent, emphasizing the need for organizations to rethink their network security strategies.

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

AuthControl Sentry
AuthPoint
Compudyne
DNSWatch
Datto RMM
Deepnet DualShield
Delinea Cloud Access Controller
Genian NAC
Liongard
LoginTC
Netreo
Portnox Security
SecureW2
ThreatSync
Titania Nipper
WatchGuard Application Control
WatchGuard WIPS

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

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

WatchGuard Technologies

Date Founded

1996

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/network-security

Company Facts

Organization Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Date Founded

2025

Company Location

France

Company Website

www.cacheguard.com

Categories and Features

Firewall

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

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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