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Cleanup vs Imperva Data Security Fabric comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Cleanup
Ranking in Database Security
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Mainframe Security (12th)
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) (11th), Data Security Platforms (DSP) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Cleanup is 1.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 24.2%, down from 29.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.2%
Cleanup1.9%
Other73.9%
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.
reviewer1876449 - PeerSpot reviewer
BDM at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Has provided wide data coverage and supports flexible implementation for growing database environments
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security offers the most comprehensive coverage range of database types, which is a significant advantage. It has very flexible implementation modes and an understandable console. Even someone who is not a database administrator could work with it, understand the security events, and comprehend the data activity monitoring events.Data is the most important asset in any organization and the primary target of hackers. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security provides one of the best solutions to analyze data, maintain GDPR compliance, and help investigate any incidents. It is user-friendly and can start with a small scope. Unlike competitors such as IBM Guardium and Oracle, customers can start with a small scope and scale every year. This advantage allows them to invest less money initially while learning the solution. Year after year, they can add value scope and cover more databases in their organization with high quality. We have been working with Imperva SecureSphere Database Security for about 10 years. I started working with this project about five years ago.

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 most valuable features include a great level of automation, machine learning for attack validation, and a very flexible and comfortable management console."
"The integration is great."
"The integration with CounterBreach, which is the anomalous behavior detection feature, is the coolest thing and it's quite user friendly as far as the console goes."
"The solution is very stable."
"We use it for database security, vulnerability analysis, discovery, and handling requests from applications and users."
"The cyber intelligence feature is the most valuable."
"If clients want a product which covers all database management systems, then Imperva can work out of the box."
"It allows us to run models against it and do reports against it without understanding the different database technologies."
 

Cons

"Use it as an indication of data, not as gospel. Don’t take action based solely on it."
"Overall, it's a very good product but they could do with some modifications log-wise — it should be more comprehensive."
"I would like to see more parameters configurable for the kernel reverse proxy."
"Most of the feedback I receive relates to clients wanting to see an improvement in the reporting. They like the ability and functionality of the solution but they feel the reporting is lacking."
"Imperva SecureSphere Database Security could improve the database defense feature called camouflage. This feature was responsible for the data mask but now it does not work well and we need another solution. All our banks have teams that are regarded with care and they need to mask sensitive data in order to provide testing to developers."
"Improvements can be made in data enrichment and enhancing the GUI (Graphical User Interface) for a better user experience."
"Technical support for this solution is insufficient. If you have a professional then you can handle it, but if you are a regular customer then it is difficult."
"The stability and the ease of use of this product can be improved."
"Imperva SecureSphere Database Security can improve something in all the versions I have used."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."
"Imperva is too expensive for small and medium-sized enterprises. They're missing out on technology that helps them manage their data security better. Data security is essential because even the strongest network may be attacked from the inside without it."
"Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies. The British pound is valued way more than the currency of most African countries. A better or cheaper pricing model for Nigerian and African customers would be better. It has a per-year subscription model. You pay exactly for what you need. That's all. You don't have to buy what you don't need."
"I know it's not cheap."
"Pricing is low and scalable to add features and volume."
"The cost of support for this solution is very expensive."
"The price is very high but compared to the price of the overall solution, then I think it's a good deal because the solution itself is great."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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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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