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IDERA SQL Secure vs Imperva Data Security Fabric comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IDERA SQL Secure
Ranking in Database Security
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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 IDERA SQL Secure is 2.4%, up from 1.6% 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%
IDERA SQL Secure2.4%
Other73.2%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

it_user530130 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Enginner at a tech company with 51-200 employees
It provides printable reports and security configuration advice.
We were about to receive a group level audit when we deployed Idera SQL Secure. In a previous audit, we had received some bad ratings and advice on security for our SQL Server instances. Idera SQL Secure comes bundled with the best practices rules, advice and polices from Microsoft and other standards organizations. It is able to take snapshots of the current state of the servers for which it was configured to monitor, match that state against these best practice rules, and present you with a report. With that report, you can take action on what is right or wrong. With this tool at hand, we were able to fix all of our issues, but there were a few which didn't apply to our specific case. Furthermore, our Information Security Officer and internal auditing department are now able to monitor better and have a clear picture on the security state of our SQL Server instances at any point in time.
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

"Shut up and pay."
"Imperva Security Sphere is something that I recommend any day, anytime because they are very much focused on security as a passion."
"The centralization of the data is probably the most useful feature because we span multiple database technologies. We also find the GBDI portion of it very helpful."
"It has a user-friendly interface. It is a stable and scalable product."
"They have very good documentation and knowledgebase resources that add to the depth of their support."
"Before SecureSphere was used, the native auditing tools were used, and now there is a segregation of duties when managing audit data from DBAs and DBS teams."
"Flexibility provides the option of deployment architectures."
"It has a very user-friendly interface that's very detailed."
"The functionality is very useable and easy to understand."
 

Cons

"Usability and installation procedure could be made easier."
"It would be more efficient if we could manage the consoles of management servers from a single location"
"I have worked with IBM before, and I prefer its ease of deployment and management. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security has tricky deployment, whereas IBM's deployment is straightforward because of the UI."
"Database security from the access management perspective could be better."
"They can maybe look at its pricing model. Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies."
"The updates could be better."
"Rebranding this is a pain in the current environment."
"Imperva SecureSphere Database Security can improve something in all the versions I have used."
"The solution needs local support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"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."
"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."
"The pricing over-all depends on the entry level. For example, if support and maintenance are about $20,000 - $25,000, the initial cost can be five times more. It is less expensive for the company to maintain the client than to make the deployment."
"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."
"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
"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 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%
 

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

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Also Known As

SQL Secure
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
 

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Sample Customers

Charles Schwab; Old National Bank; Sharp; Premera; HomeServer USA; Target Australia Pyt Ltd.; Skygen USA; South African National Blood Service
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