The solution is being used for communication.
Senior Cyber Security Specialist Architect at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Provides out-of-the-box security for web applications
Pros and Cons
- "There is a quick switch between any of the the nodes if something goes wrong, where there's a there's an attack against a specific area. The security setup is reasonably easy. It's not a problem to do setups and rules and integrations. And, yeah, just the the back end team is also very willing to insist if there's questions that that we cannot answer or with these questions that we do have"
- "The UI interface needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
If something goes wrong, there is a quick switch between nodes, wherever there's an attack against a specific area. The security setup is reasonably easy. It's easy to do setups, rules, and integrations. The backend team is also willing to help if there are questions that we cannot answer.
What needs improvement?
The UI interface needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Imperva Web Application Firewall for six months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. I would rate it a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. The deployment depends on the customer's solution but does not take more than a few hours. I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a very affordable solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would definitely recommend the solution. I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Manager- Secure Web Defense- Perimeter Security at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
A fairly stable solution that can be used for DDoS protection and security
Pros and Cons
- "Imperva DDoS is fairly stable, and its availability is quite high."
- "Imperva DDoS does not provide version control."
What is our primary use case?
We use Imperva DDoS for DDoS protection and security.
What is most valuable?
Imperva DDoS is fairly stable, and its availability is quite high. I haven't faced any downtime or system instability issues with the solution.
What needs improvement?
Imperva DDoS does not provide version control. After I make any changes on any portal, I would want to roll back my changes and go back to a stable version if something goes wrong. That particular feature is not there on the UI portal.
They have this roundabout way wherein I can use different tools to integrate, do the versioning, and manage it on my own. It's not directly available, but I can use it indirectly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Imperva DDoS for two to three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Imperva DDoS is a scalable product.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is a bit difficult and not very easy. It's not that time-consuming if you have expertise. Once you get your hands on it, it's pretty straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
Imperva DDoS is deployed on-cloud in our organization.
I would recommend Imperva DDoS to users because it's a fairly stable product.
Overall, I rate Imperva DDoS an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Technology Operations Manager, Global IT at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Deploys easily; good, responsive customer service
Pros and Cons
- "I have had a positive experience with Imperva Web Application Firewall's tech support so far. They are knowledgeable and respond on time."
- "The Imperva Web Application Firewall feature I have found the most valuable is the ease of deployment."
- "The Imperva Web Application Firewall automations are good, but there is still room for improvement with them."
- "The Imperva Web Application Firewall automations are good, but there is still room for improvement with them."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for the solution is securing our applications and customer-facing website.
What is most valuable?
The Imperva Web Application Firewall feature I have found the most valuable is the ease of deployment. The solution's customer service is good as well.
What needs improvement?
The Imperva Web Application Firewall automations are good, but there is still room for improvement with them. Fast rule propagation could also be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
My company has been using Imperva Web Application Firewall for four years. But, personally, I have been using it for three years. It was already operational in the organization when I joined.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not had any issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I think Imperva Web Application Firewall is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have had a positive experience with Imperva Web Application Firewall's tech support so far. They are knowledgeable and respond on time.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
I was not with the company when Imperva Web Application Firewall was initially deployed but I believe the process was straightforward.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
F5 firewalls are clunky and that is why we do not use them. They are good and powerful, but it takes quite a bit to set them up. They are not as easy to set up as Imperva Web Application Firewall.
What other advice do I have?
I would say: take Imperva Web Application Firewall into consideration because of its simplicity.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Security Consultant at FPG Technologies and Solutions LTD
Useful database monitoring, simple dashboards, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Imperva Web Application Firewall are the monitoring of databases and the dashboards are easy to understand."
- "The most valuable features of Imperva Web Application Firewall are the monitoring of databases and the dashboards are easy to understand."
- "Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the API integration. It was complex for us. Additionally, The onboarding could be better."
- "Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the API integration. It was complex for us."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Imperva Web Application Firewall to monitor databases.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Imperva Web Application Firewall are the monitoring of databases and the dashboards are easy to understand.
What needs improvement?
Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the API integration. It was complex for us. Additionally, The onboarding could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Imperva Web Application Firewall for approximately three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Imperva Web Application Firewall is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is complex.
I rate the initial setup of Imperva Web Application Firewall a four out of five.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Imperva Web Application Firewall a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Principal Security Architect at Nagarro
Strong detection of threats and vulnerabilities but tendency for false positives
Pros and Cons
- "Imperva WAF's strongest features are the detection of web application threats and vulnerabilities in the source code."
- "Imperva WAF's strongest features are the detection of web application threats and vulnerabilities in the source code."
- "An improvement for Imperva WAF would be to reduce the number of false positives and create more strong use cases based on AI/ML or behavioral analytics."
- "An improvement for Imperva WAF would be to reduce the number of false positives and create more strong use cases based on AI/ML or behavioral analytics."
What is most valuable?
Imperva WAF's strongest features are the detection of web application threats and vulnerabilities in the source code.
What needs improvement?
An improvement for Imperva WAF would be to reduce the number of false positives and create more strong use cases based on AI/ML or behavioral analytics. In the next release, Imperva WAF should include more use cases for Advanced Persistent Threats and next emission sophisticated attacks.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Imperva WAF for six to seven months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Imperva WAF is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Imperva's technical support is very good.
What other advice do I have?
I'd recommend Imperva WAF as a good product in terms of occupation perspective and strong WAF. I'd rate it as seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CTO at Sorint.Lab
It's easy to use and deploy
Pros and Cons
- "Imperva is easy to use and deploy. The UI is excellent."
- "Imperva is easy to use and deploy, and the UI is excellent."
- "I'd like the option to pick your bot protection."
- "I'd like the option to pick your bot protection."
What is most valuable?
Imperva is easy to use and deploy. The UI is excellent.
What needs improvement?
I'd like the option to pick your bot protection.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Imperva for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Imperva is stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Imperva is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Imperva support is good.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Imperva is easy, and it takes two days.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost is reasonable. W have 50 clients and 10 websites per customer.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Imperva Web Application Firewall nine out of 10.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Presales Engineer at SNSIN
Flexible, good performance, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of the Imperva Web Application Firewall are performance and flexibility. We can extend or customize the box itself."
- "The most valuable features of the Imperva Web Application Firewall are performance and flexibility, and we can extend or customize the box itself."
- "Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the console by making it easier to use."
- "Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the console by making it easier to use."
What is our primary use case?
Imperva Web Application Firewall is used for protecting web applications.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the Imperva Web Application Firewall are performance and flexibility. We can extend or customize the box itself.
What needs improvement?
Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the console by making it easier to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Imperva Web Application Firewall for approximately six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Imperva Web Application Firewall is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The stability of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is good.
We have approximately three or four clients using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
The support from Imperva Web Application Firewall is very good. They are handling support well, giving suggestions, and solving the issues.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is straightforward. The process for us is simple, we have been doing it for years.
What about the implementation team?
We have one person that does the deployment of the Imperva Web Application Firewall.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We sell three-year licenses for Imperva Web Application Firewall to our customers. The price is a little expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution to others.
I rate Imperva Web Application Firewall an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CTO at Sorint.Lab
The Setup is easy, scalable, and great pricing
Pros and Cons
- "The setup of Imperva DDoS was easy."
- "The setup of Imperva DDoS was easy and we are satisfied with the pricing."
- "I would like to see automated reporting to improve visibility."
- "I would like to see automated reporting to improve visibility."
What needs improvement?
I would like to see automated reporting to improve visibility.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Imperva DDoS for two years now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Imperva DDoS is scalable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The setup of Imperva DDoS was easy and we are satisfied with the pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Imperva DDoS a nine on a scale of one to ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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