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Imperva SecureSphere Database Security vs jSonar comparison

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and jSonar are both solutions in the Database Security category. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.5, while jSonar is ranked #11. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security holds a 30.1% mindshare in DS, compared to jSonar’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of jSonar users who would recommend it.
Imperva SecureSphere Databa...
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92% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and jSonar are competing in database security. jSonar seems to have the upper hand due to its adaptability and cost-related satisfaction.

Features: Imperva offers robust threat intelligence, real-time protection, and extensive security policies. jSonar delivers scalable architecture, advanced analytics, and enhanced visibility across databases.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: jSonar is known for simple deployment and responsive customer service. Imperva, while more complex in setup, provides dependable assistance.

Pricing and ROI: Imperva has higher initial costs with strong long-term ROI due to its features. jSonar offers a more affordable initial investment with high ROI thanks to lower costs and flexibility.

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Categories and Ranking

Imperva SecureSphere Databa...
Ranking in Database Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
jSonar
Ranking in Database Security
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is 30.1%, down from 32.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of jSonar is 1.5%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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PrashantParab - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides cluster management and has the ability to receive alerts if anyone tries to tamper a database
It would be more efficient if we could manage the consoles of management servers from a single location. Currently, if the management server for our DR environment is separate from the production management server, we have to log in to each server individually. For example, to check the status of production servers integrated with Infowa, I need to log in to the production management server. Similarly, I have to log in to the DR management server to check the status of the DR servers. Connecting both servers and managing them through a single console would make it easier to handle all alerts in one place.
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reviewer1633014 - PeerSpot reviewer
Serves as a data lake for database activity and helps to centralize and normalize data
I rate the solution an eight out of ten. It can be simplified as it is a little complicated. However, it has a lot of flexibility and capability. My advice to users considering the solution is to look at their requirements and see if they align with their needs. Ensure that some use cases are tested on the solution before purchasing because it is important to ensure the monitoring works.
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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

"This solution has helped secure our Internet-based services, protecting us against DoS and other types of web-based attacks."
"The solution provides significant benefits such as compliance and security. Its data risk analytics tool helps reduce numerous events to more manageable incidents."
"Flexible reporting allows for customization that keeps the admins from having to interact with system automation."
"The performance of the solution is good."
"The company focuses on and has a passion for security."
"The solution is very stable."
"The integration with CounterBreach is great."
"The most valuable feature is the Data Masking."
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"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 allows us to run models against it and do reports against it without understanding the different database technologies."
 

Cons

"The only challenge I see is that SecureSphere is deployed on servers or databases which are held on physical infrastructure. However, there are databases which are hosted on cloud platforms and Imperva has a separate tool altogether for that, not SecureSphere."
"The agent does not monitor databases in the containers."
"Improvements can be made in data enrichment and enhancing the GUI (Graphical User Interface) for a better user experience."
"Database security from the access management perspective could be better."
"Performance can be slow under heavy loads, but this should be adjusted by scaling."
"The solution is expensive."
"Technical support for this solution needs improvement."
"Imperva SecureSphere Database Security can improve something in all the versions I have used."
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"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."
"It can be simplified as it is a little complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"The price of the solution is reasonable and it requires a license."
"The product is expensive."
"They have introduced new price models, which makes the product more affordable now."
"The cost of support for this solution is very expensive."
"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."
"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."
"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
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"I know it's not cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
27%
Computer Software Company
14%
Insurance Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
38%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Imperva SecureSphere Database Security?
The tool's pricing is flexible and affordable for small and medium enterprises.
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Overview

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security:

  • Audits all access to sensitive data.
  • Alerts or blocks database attacks and unauthorized activities, in real time.
  • Detects and virtually patches database vulnerabilities.
  • Identifies excessive user rights and dormant users, and enables a complete rights review cycle.
  • Accelerates incident response and forensics investigations with advanced analytics.
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At JSonar we're passionate about solving today's complex and costly approach to database security. We empower enterprise organizations to meet the needs of their transforming business by delivering a 360-degree view of their database security and compliance program across any on-premise and cloud environments. We rapidly deploy a comprehensive database security platform at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions, delivering greater database coverage and richer, actionable security intelligence, all out of the box!

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Sample Customers

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