CacheGuard-OS
6.2#6 in firewall management softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitCacheGuard-OS vs Google Cloud Firewall Policies
Google Cloud Firewall Policies
6.6#4 in firewall management softwareFrom $0.02 a monthFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | CacheGuard-OS | Google Cloud Firewall Policies |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CacheGuard-OS is a Linux-based operating system designed to secure and optimize network traffic by turning a machine into a network appliance. | Hierarchical firewall policies let organizations enforce consistent firewall rules across an organization or individual folders. |
CacheGuard-OS plans
- CacheGuard-OSFree
Google Cloud Firewall Policies plans
- Cloud NGFW EssentialsFree
- Hierarchical firewall policies (500 or fewer attributes)Free
- Hierarchical firewall policies (501 or more attributes)Free
- Cloud NGFW Standard$0.02 a month
- Cloud NGFW Enterprise$1.75 a month
Pick CacheGuard-OS if…
CacheGuard-OS suits administrators who want to combine network security and traffic management on a Linux appliance they deploy on physical or virtual machines. It can also suit organizations managing several Gateways through a central Manager.
Pick Google Cloud Firewall Policies if…
It suits organization-wide administrators who need to manage firewall rules centrally across folders and their resources. It is also relevant to teams that need policy logging or Layer 7 inspection.