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IDERA SQL Secure vs Imperva Data Security Fabric comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

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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) (11th), Data Security Platforms (DSP) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of IDERA SQL Secure is 2.6%, up from 1.1% 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%
IDERA SQL Secure2.6%
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.
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

"Shut up and pay."
"It is probably the best solution out there in terms of data security."
"We have seen our security risk decreased due to customization and meeting all the security needs for every application."
"Imperva is a product leader in this line, and it is very good."
"In terms of regulatory compliance, one of the key requirements is to ensure that our core databases are monitored, and SecureSphere allows us to generate details to prove that we're compliant with all requirements."
"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 had a high ROI with this product."
"Imperva's most valuable features are ease of use and log correlation. I also like the ability to trace activity from the host machine to the server access, the user details, and the exact query that they executed. If a database administrator or application process executes a query on the database, people know exactly what was executed, including all the variables."
"Flexible reporting allows for customization that keeps the admins from having to interact with system automation."
 

Cons

"Usability and installation procedure could be made easier."
"The updates could be better."
"Capacity management is a major issue with the application."
"Technical support for this solution needs improvement."
"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."
"All areas of this product have room for improvement."
"It would be better if it were more user-friendly. Right now, it's a little bit of a complicated product to use. Another problem that we have is with encrypted traffic on Oracle. This is because it requires a database outage. That's a pain in the butt because you're monitoring critical systems, and they don't like outages."
"The solution could improve by having more integration."
 

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."
"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."
"The price of the solution is reasonable and it requires a license."
"The pricing is reasonably good in South Africa."
"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."
"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."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. The cost of the solution depends on the customer, they have the flex protect licensing which can vary in price."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
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Top Industries

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

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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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