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Cleanup vs Imperva Data Security Fabric comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cleanup
Ranking in Database Security
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Mainframe Security (11th)
Imperva Data Security Fabric
Ranking in Database Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (14th), Data Security Platforms (DSP) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Cleanup is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 24.4%, down from 25.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.4%
Cleanup1.6%
Other74.0%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

it_user350628 - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
It looks forward in the database, so if it’s not showing any activity, you can get rid of that profile. But, if I give someone access to it, I can’t control the scope of what they can see.
It presents problems. The problem is, if I give someone access to it, I can’t control the scope of what they can see. They can see everything. I want to make the information available and more integrated with other security components, and I want it to be more reliable. It also needs acknowledgement that clean-up data can come from temporary cloned environments that somehow need to be incorporated into enterprise view of usage.
GO
Group Head of Information Security at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Automated monitoring and real-time alerts improve security incident response and compliance tasks while customizable controls need enhancements
The Imperva SecureSphere Database Security offers excellent functionalities, with numerous best features from my perspective.The simplicity of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security comes out of the box. I have utilized the detailed audit logs feature in the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, and it has proven to be highly effective. The Imperva SecureSphere Database Security has significantly aided my organization in forensic investigations and compliance audits. The real-time alerts and remediation actions available in Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have helped me promptly address security incidents. Their customizable security controls in Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have tailored the protection level for my organization's specific needs. The automated monitoring and reporting features of the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have contributed to simplifying compliance with regulatory standards for my organization.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Technical support is good, and they're great once they agree there’s a problem."
"The solution has improved our organization as follows: Better agent performance compared to v9.5, gateways are much more stable, the gateway cluster improves resource utilization and provides better resiliency, and it offers the option to manage cluster capacity without touching the agent configuration."
"SecureSphere fulfills so many requirements for our clients."
"The best feature of this solution is the integration between components, and it has a lot of different components that cover the needs of our customers."
"We have seen our security risk decreased due to customization and meeting all the security needs for every application."
"I recommend the product to other users."
"It has a user-friendly interface. It is a stable and scalable product."
"It is a fantastic solution."
"The immediate return is that we are saving money by having a lower cost for the same functionality."
 

Cons

"Use it as an indication of data, not as gospel. Don’t take action based solely on it."
"It is quite expensive. We wanted it in my former organization, but the price was very high."
"Imperva SecureSphere Database Security can improve something in all the versions I have used."
"Data encryption. Yeah, Imperva needs to pull up on data encryption and make it a standard feature to allow maybe for tokenization, encryption of data, and things like that."
"Integration with other databases or third-party products would be useful."
"Overall, it's a very good product but they could do with some modifications log-wise — it should be more comprehensive."
"Agent on z/OS does not have a limit for CPU usage like on other platforms. If you specify filter too wide, the agent would consume too much CPU so that could cause more cost for your mainframe."
"The development mode on the platform needs improvement. For example, the archiving functionalities should be enhanced to allow easy conversion of archived logs into CSV or Excel formats for data analysis."
"I chose a rating of eight because there is a bit of a delay in support from the support team."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
"The pricing is reasonable and competitive."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"It is quite expensive. We wanted it in my former organization, but the price was very high. So, we couldn't purchase it. I moved to a different organization, and this organization has purchased it."
"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"The setup and license are quite expensive."
"I know it's not cheap."
"The pricing is reasonably good in South Africa."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
 

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Also Known As

CA Cleanup
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
 

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Sample Customers

Standard Bank of South Africa
BlueCross BlueShield, eHarmony, EMF Broadcasting, GE Healthcare, Metro Bank, The Motley Fool, Siemens
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