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Imperva Data Security Fabric vs Oracle Database Vault comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

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) (12th)
Oracle Database Vault
Ranking in Database Security
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 24.8%, down from 30.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database Vault is 2.9%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.8%
Oracle Database Vault2.9%
Other72.3%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Michael Raz - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Discount Bank
Centralized data controls have protected sensitive banking workloads and support strict SLA targets
The implementation of Oracle Database Vault can be simple, but if you want to provide DB services for more complex applications, it gets complex. You can start with a simple deployment, but if you aim for real volumes, response times, and work with many applications, the deployment can be quite complex. It really depends. The time frame for deployment of Oracle Database Vault depends on various factors, and it can vary significantly for different solutions and complexities, making it impossible to give a specific number. In an environment, implementation could take as little as two weeks, and I do not think it can be more than that—the maximum, I think.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Flexibility provides the option of deployment architectures."
"Imperva Security Sphere is something that I recommend any day, anytime because they are very much focused on security as a passion."
"Ability to send event monitoring and administrative activities."
"The integration is great."
"The time to detect vulnerabilities has gotten a lot quicker."
"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."
"The immediate return is that we are saving money by having a lower cost for the same functionality."
"If it's used for security, this, or systems like this, are the last line of defence, and you will prevent incursions, or at least know what happened, and what was stolen."
"I haven’t seen any other database perform as well as Oracle."
"I use Oracle Database Vault mainly for encryption at transit; it encrypts data traveling across the network, and I have also used it for backup purposes."
"Oracle Database is one of the most reliable structured databases, making it highly trustworthy."
"The product is fairly easy to implement."
"It encrypts data traveling across the network."
"Oracle Database Vault has been valuable for database security in maritime companies and ports."
"Oracle Database Vault is a robust, high-quality DBMS capable of providing solutions for database management for many different application systems."
"The product is easy to use and provides good performance."
 

Cons

"Performance can be slow under heavy loads, but this should be adjusted by scaling."
"I would like to see more parameters configurable for the kernel reverse proxy."
"I would like to see integration such that there is support for different kinds of environments, such as on-premises versus cloud."
"Capacity management is a major issue with the application."
"The firewall features are not very strong and should be improved."
"Some cloud versions are not supported by the agent. For example, we had a client that wanted to move to the cloud and wanted to use AWS, however, it was not possible."
"There were many stability issues with the upgrade procedure. The technical support team didn't know how to handle them."
"It is quite expensive. We wanted it in my former organization, but the price was very high."
"The implementation of Oracle Database Vault can be simple, but if you want to provide DB services for more complex applications, it gets complex."
"The solution is excessively expensive. There is a lot of room for improvement, considering the pricing model of the solution."
"I have over thirty years of experience and recommend having experience when using Oracle Database Vault. If errors occur, a complete database restoration may be required."
"Oracle's technical support could be improved."
"The solution is relatively expensive."
"Oracle Database Vault is not easy to set up, and if I lose the key, it can lead to significant issues."
"The product's cost could be better."
"The integration aspect could be improved through additional APIs to integrate with various SAML protocols and Active Directory protocols, which would be more helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."
"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."
"I know it's not cheap."
"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."
"They have introduced new price models, which makes the product more affordable now."
"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 product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"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."
"I rate the product's pricing a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"The product is more costly than its competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Retailer
6%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise4
 

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database Vault?
I do not handle pricing, so I am not aware of pricing details related to Oracle Database Vault.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database Vault?
The implementation of Oracle Database Vault can be simple, but if you want to provide DB services for more complex applications, it gets complex. You can start with a simple deployment, but if you ...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Vault?
Oracle Database Vault is employed for approximately 300 different applications in a large banking system, catering to 300 different business needs, resulting in a very long list of diverse business...
 

Also Known As

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
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Sample Customers

BlueCross BlueShield, eHarmony, EMF Broadcasting, GE Healthcare, Metro Bank, The Motley Fool, Siemens
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