IBM Security Guardium Data Protection vs Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting 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 27.5% mindshare in the category. Oracle is ranked #15 in DM , and holds a 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Guardium Data ...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (1st)

Oracle Data Masking and Sub...

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

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Data Masking (15th)

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 27.5%, down 33.0% compared to last year.
Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting, on the other hand, focuses on Data Masking, holds 3.6% mindshare, up 2.0% since last year.

Database Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Security Guardium Data Protection	27.5%
Imperva Data Security Fabric	26.0%
Oracle Audit Vault	11.7%
Other	34.8%

Database Security

Data Masking Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting	3.6%
Perforce Delphix	10.8%
Broadcom Test Data Manager	7.3%
Other	78.3%

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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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reviewer1164618

Program Manager at a energy/utilities company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Stable with good support but the single-sign on could be improved

Once the data masking was complete, we were not confident that the data was good. A lot of data modeling needed to be added to make sure that the quality of the data was satisfactory. The definition phase was very slow, but that was due to a lack of knowledge that the client had. We were fortunate to locate the correct resources. Finding the correct resources on the market is a problem. We were very fortunate. Some of the issues we were experiencing were with setting up the single sign-on in the beginning. There are not a lot of templates available to use, so we had to start many things from scratch. It wasn't difficult but I would have preferred it. They may have already improved or added more, as it's been a year from when we needed it. Generally speaking, I would like to see more templates available.

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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

"The possible number of databases and database servers which can be monitored by Guardium is high. For me, this is a differentiator of IBM."

"The best feature is how many databases we can protect with one solution because it has compatibility with different databases, including Oracle, SQL, and DB2."

"Good data encryption and data masking features."

"Ability to define reports based on SQL query, especially when you have complex report criteria."

"IBM Guardium Data Protection has better integration options than most of the leading competitors on the market, and the price is always better."

"The reporting side is also very, very good, especially its flexibility which allows you to tailor the reports to whatever information you want."

"The most valuable features have been how easy it is to deploy and use, as well as the comprehensive monitoring options. These are a few things that customers like most about this product."

"The tool helps detect invalid login attempts within a specific time frame."

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"This solution delivers the value that it is supposed to deliver."

Cons

"We have had some issues with patches breaking things unexpectedly in our environments."

"There are areas that need improvement, such as the documentation."

"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."

"The analysis part of this product could be improved. It's a very comprehensive product, so the features it has complement customer requirements. But I would like to see more emphasis on analytics, and it would be great if they added machine learning. They already have analysis insights, but a comprehensive analytical feature that's already incorporated into the solution would be very helpful."

"Performance and the ability to use resources could be improved."

"The most important requirements for us are integration with new database solutions and the ability to manage things like Jailbreak or something like that. Its reduction feature can also be improved. It has a functionality called reduction, which is like masking data, but it is just a replacement of characters. Sometimes the customer needs more than this. It would be good if it was more advanced or complete. We also have a problem with this solution because the IBM aggregator isn't working very well. IBM has created big data intelligence for Guardium, and occasionally, customers need three or four months of data, but they can't run it from the collectors. It can have a better dashboard and more pre-defined use cases for those customers who don't have any idea about data protection or don't have expert personnel in this area. For example, they can include five use cases for banks and five use cases for retail."

"The solution lacks control over database security."

"An area for improvement would be the user interface - currently, it takes around two to three months to become comfortable using it."

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"There are not a lot of templates available to use, so we had to start many things from scratch."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"It is not an expensive product. We purchase its yearly license."

"One of the deployments that I know of had three databases, and the yearly fees are approximately $50,000 USD."

"Guardium has not saved us time or money."

"IBM Guardium Data Protection charges you based on the number of users, e.g. based on the number of licenses, and it's either on a per-license or a per-data basis."

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

"If you are researching this type of solution, work with IBM."

"It's an expensive solution"

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

25%

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Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	44

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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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Compared 55% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 3% 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 Data Masking and Subsetting extracts entire copies or subsets of application data from the database, and masks sensitive data so that the data can be safely shared with test, development, and partners.

Oracle

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