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Imperva Data Security Fabric vs Own Data Platform 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)
Own Data Platform
Ranking in Database Security
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (42nd), SaaS Backup (15th), Application Testing Services (3rd)
 

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 Own Data Platform is 1.7%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.8%
Own Data Platform1.7%
Other73.5%
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.
DS
Salesforce Consultant at Girikon LLCGirikon
Efficient data management with robust restore feature and room for improved anonymization
We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operations Own Data Platform provides a comprehensive backup and recovery solution, allowing us to manage…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The audit feature is great. It is totally encrypted."
"It has a very user-friendly interface that's very detailed."
"The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are the user-friendliness, easy-to-use interface compared to competitors, database operations do not need a specialist, and simple to manage for our security team. Additionally, the solution can show all the databases and the level of sensitivity. It can show what is more sensitive or less sensitive."
"Flexible reporting allows for customization that keeps the admins from having to interact with system automation."
"The most valuable features include a great level of automation, machine learning for attack validation, and a very flexible and comfortable management console."
"The best features of Imperva Data Security are that it's a complete solution and it safeguards company reputation."
"We use it for database security, vulnerability analysis, discovery, and handling requests from applications and users."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"The reliable backup and restoring of the Salesforce data is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature for our customers is the restore functionality."
 

Cons

"The updates could be better."
"There are delays in responses from technical support, but you do get a response per SLA."
"The technical support is not offered by the company itself. Rather, you can only get technical support via partners. It isn't that good and because of this, we want to leave the product."
"One area for improvement is the inclusion of a load balancer in on-premises solutions."
"The product needs to perform better in extremely busy databases; it does not do really well where the DB is extremely, extremely busy."
"They have to put more focus on the administrative part of the application, especially on upgrades."
"The firewall features are not very strong and should be improved."
"There is room for improvement in the firewall capabilities when it comes to additional features such as Traffic Shaping, Connection Pooling and Load Balancing."
"The anonymization feature can be improved."
"There is need to do the same for the other SaaS applications."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."
"The product is expensive."
"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"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."
"I know it's not cheap."
"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 cost of support for this solution is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
12%
Healthcare Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
No data available
 

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 Own Data Platform?
The pricing is somewhat high, rated at an eight out of ten. However, the value provided justifies the cost compared to other tools.
What needs improvement with Own Data Platform?
The anonymization feature can be improved. It’s currently not straightforward and often requires a technical person to operate, which can be challenging for non-technical users.
What is your primary use case for Own Data Platform?
We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operati...
 

Also Known As

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
Own Data Archiving, Own Data Security, Own Data Seeding
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

BlueCross BlueShield, eHarmony, EMF Broadcasting, GE Healthcare, Metro Bank, The Motley Fool, Siemens
Workiva, HR Owen, Tommy Bakama, Kanshoo, NTN, Athena Health, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Pauley Financial
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