IBM Security Guardium Data Protection vs Oracle Advanced Security comparison

The compared IBM and Oracle solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #1 in DS , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 26.4% mindshare in the category. Oracle is ranked #12 in EE , and holds a 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Guardium Data ...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (1st)

Oracle Advanced Security

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Encryption (12th), Data Masking (9th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Database Development and Management Tools solutions, they serve different purposes. IBM Security Guardium Data Protection is designed for Database Security and holds a mindshare of 26.4%, down 33.4% compared to last year.
Oracle Advanced Security, on the other hand, focuses on Endpoint Encryption, holds 2.7% mindshare, up 1.3% since last year.

Database Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Security Guardium Data Protection	26.4%
Imperva Data Security Fabric	25.0%
Oracle Audit Vault	12.1%
Other	36.5%

Database Security

Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle Advanced Security	2.7%
Microsoft BitLocker	23.6%
ESET Endpoint Encryption	11.7%
Other	62.0%

Endpoint Encryption

Featured Reviews

David Plazer

Chief Executive Officer at Kipustec

Ensures data security and compliance with reliable alerts and protections

The manuals should be clearer. There needs to be an online course or tutorial for faster management training. The maintenance was slightly complicated. I had to read the manuals carefully and even failed the Guardium certification exam due to insufficient information or time. Improving the tool learning process would be beneficial.

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reviewer1458726

Manager at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Good support, stable, and offers encryption at both the column and table level

The most valuable feature is the data encryption option for columns and tables. We are also getting the benefit of detection data. If I want to share data with another Oracle user then the data sharing is automatically detected. We don't need to modify anything. This is a complete security solution and all of the features that we are using are available off the shelf.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use IBM Guardium to support security initiatives and combine policies within the organization."

"Guardium is easily integrated with other IBM solutions, a significant advantage and a key reason we chose Guardium. Both platforms share the IBM infrastructure, enhancing compatibility and integration. Additionally, Guardium offers a vulnerability analyzer, which is another compelling feature of the platform."

"It provides us regulatory compliance proof and evidence for audit."

"Easy to set up data activity monitoring solution that provides competent technical support. Scalable, stable, and has good performance."

"We also use IBM Guardium to support security initiatives and compliance policies. For example, our audit area can verify if someone has access to information that they shouldn't have, for their regular job functions."

"The most valuable feature is the GUI, the interface. It also interfaces well with REST API, if you want to automate some of the commands."

"The purpose of EBM Guardium is to monitor database activity and who is accessing it. This is the most valuable feature."

"Our ability to see when users are accessing sensitive data."

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"The most valuable feature is the data encryption option for columns and tables."

"The features that are the most used by the customers and partners are, at the moment, for GDPR, so obviously data encryption and data reduction. Our customers also like the partitioning option."

Cons

"The improvement needed relates to encryption capabilities. Currently, it doesn't use encryption for IBM i, because it's impossible."

"It would be helpful, and convenient to improve the Chat support."

"Could be more user friendly; deployment is a little complex."

"More automation, user guides, and tips would make this solution better."

"Initial setup is very complex. Once you start interacting with people's databases, they get very hesitant. Then, the amount of social tasks to socialize the solution ensuring people are comfortable with it became a much heavier lift."

"We deal with updates manually on Sundays and sometimes face bugs with the newer versions."

"IBM Guardium Data Protection is a mature product. There is a lot of encryption that is not owned by IBM and is done by a third party and is not an integral part of the solution."

"Many clients inquire if the solution includes a database firewall, which it doesn’t."

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"Having a single command to encrypt a table would be an improvement."

"It is really constrained as an environment because you cannot change something that would be useful. It is a very good product because it is very similar to what you have on-premises. Yes, it is constrained, but it is expected because it is a platform as a service so it has to be constrained."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is good for the quality of the solution."

"The cost depends on the number of databases. You can purchase advanced licenses, but the standard license is calculated based on the number of databases you have to onboard."

"Guardium has not saved us time or money."

"Its cost is good. With the new metric of licensing, such as PDO not being available now, customers are expecting a good price for the solution."

"Guardium is most suitable for large scale enterprises because the pricing model is better if you are implementing a large number of databases."

"The tool is not cheap, but it is not expensive."

"Guardium's pricing is quite high, but it gives good value for money for all sizes of enterprises, especially for partners."

"The product's pricing is reasonable and affordable. It is in the moderate range."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

22%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	45

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Questions from the Community

How does IBM Guardium Data Protection compare with Imperva SecureSphere Database Security?

IBM Security Guardium Data Protection is a solution for database security from IBM that gives complete visibility, control, and analysis to secure sensitive data and comply with regulations. IBM S...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Guardium Data Protection?

I don't remember the exact prices, but Guardium is an expensive tool because it is targeted towards corporate enterprises.

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What do you like most about IBM Security Guardium Data Protection?

The features I like are the robust policies, which allow us to create customized monitoring based on specific activities.

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Comparisons

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Compared 55% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

IBM InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy vs IBM Security Guardium Data Protection

Compared 3% of the time

ACF2 vs IBM Security Guardium Data Protection

Compared 1% of the time

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OpenText Data Privacy and Protection Foundation (Voltage) vs Oracle Advanced Security

Compared 33% of the time

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption vs Oracle Advanced Security

Compared 13% of the time

Microsoft BitLocker vs Oracle Advanced Security

Compared 13% of the time

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform vs Oracle Advanced Security

Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Also Known As

InfoSphere Guardium, Guardium, IBM Guardium

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Overview

IBM Security Guardium Data Protection offers automatic discovery and classification of sensitive data, real-time monitoring, and advanced analytics to identify unusual activities around data.

IBM Security Guardium Data Protection is designed to safeguard sensitive data across enterprises with real-time activity monitoring and comprehensive security features. Its capabilities include data discovery, classification, and compliance automation with pre-built templates for regulations like PCI, SOX, HIPAA, and CCPA. Supporting a variety of platforms, it facilitates seamless monitoring, making it a valuable asset for diverse environments in maintaining data security and compliance.

What are the key features?

Real-Time Monitoring: Provides alerts for unauthorized activities.
Data Masking: Protects data through masking techniques.
Access Control: Ensures only authorized users gain access.
Query Rewriting: Alters queries to maintain data integrity.
Platform Support: Monitors across multiple environments.

Why consider this for ROI?

Ease of Deployment: Simplifies the setup process for enterprises.
Robust Reporting: Enhances transparency through detailed audit trails.
Compliance Automation: Streamlines compliance with regulatory requirements.
Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates potential risks efficiently.

Industries like banking and finance utilize IBM Security Guardium Data Protection to enhance database security and compliance efforts. Enterprises employ it to detect incidents and manage vulnerabilities, focusing on protecting customer data and maintaining privacy standards. The technology aids in incident detection and supports adherence to security regulations.

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Oracle Advanced Security provides data encryption and strong authentication services to the Oracle database, safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized access from the network and the operating system. It also protects against theft, loss, and improper decommissioning of storage media and database backups.

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