IBM Security Guardium Data Protection vs Oracle Advanced Security comparison

The compared IBM and Oracle solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #1 in DS , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 27.3% mindshare in the category. Oracle is ranked #12 in EE , and holds a 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Guardium Data ...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (1st)

Oracle Advanced Security

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Encryption (12th), Data Masking (12th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Database Development and Management Tools solutions, they serve different purposes. IBM Security Guardium Data Protection is designed for Database Security and holds a mindshare of 27.3%, down 32.5% compared to last year.
Oracle Advanced Security, on the other hand, focuses on Endpoint Encryption, holds 3.0% mindshare, up 1.6% since last year.

Database Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Security Guardium Data Protection	27.3%
Imperva Data Security Fabric	25.6%
Oracle Audit Vault	10.5%
Other	36.599999999999994%

Database Security

Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle Advanced Security	3.0%
Microsoft BitLocker	17.8%
ESET Endpoint Encryption	8.0%
Other	71.2%

Endpoint Encryption

Featured Reviews

David Plazer

Chief Executive Officer at Kipustec

Ensures data security and compliance with reliable alerts and protections

The manuals should be clearer. There needs to be an online course or tutorial for faster management training. The maintenance was slightly complicated. I had to read the manuals carefully and even failed the Guardium certification exam due to insufficient information or time. Improving the tool learning process would be beneficial.

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reviewer1458726

Manager at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Good support, stable, and offers encryption at both the column and table level

The most valuable feature is the data encryption option for columns and tables. We are also getting the benefit of detection data. If I want to share data with another Oracle user then the data sharing is automatically detected. We don't need to modify anything. This is a complete security solution and all of the features that we are using are available off the shelf.

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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

"I rate Guardium 10 out of 10 for data activity monitoring and nine for vulnerability assessment. It's easy to implement and does its job. But I would rate it seven out of 10 in terms of advanced features."

"he solution offers trouble-free access."

"We use this product to protect our information, and it provides the added feature of including some protective marking rules on the data."

"You could easily throw it onto a VM or add additional hardware. One central manager supports about a hundred managed units, so scalability is excellent."

"Gathering the data works very well. "

"We are able to identify who does what, when, and we are able to go back to them and say, "Is this an authorized activity? Is it not an authorized activity?""

"Setting up Guardium was easy and straightforward."

"The maturity of the agent is the most valuable feature of the solution"

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"The most valuable feature is the data encryption option for columns and tables."

"The features that are the most used by the customers and partners are, at the moment, for GDPR, so obviously data encryption and data reduction. Our customers also like the partitioning option."

"Overall, it is a good solution and I can recommend it to anybody who wants to encrypt columnar data and protect it against theft."

"The features that are the most used by the customers and partners are, at the moment, for GDPR, so obviously data encryption and data reduction are the most valuable to them."

Cons

"The support is not as good as it should be, and when it comes to backup or restoration activity, they can take months to respond."

"Right now we're having some issues where it's using a high CPU, we don't know why. So, better testing before the product is ready would help."

"Initially, from 32-bit to 64-bit was a nightmare, but the latest 64-bit versions are pretty straightforward."

"It was difficult implementing it, configuring it, getting it up and running and in production."

"More automation, user guides, and tips would make this solution better."

"Personally, I would not recommend this product."

"I would like to see streamlining of some of the agent features, some of the patches; make it a little bit more user-friendly on the documentation."

"Setup can be complex. The documentation is in so many different locations, and a lot of times we have to leverage support and higher level resources to figure out the right steps to take."

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"Encrypting a single column is straightforward, but encrypting at the table level requires more work and takes longer to complete."

"It is really constrained as an environment because you cannot change something that would be useful."

"It is really constrained as an environment because you cannot change something that would be useful. It is a very good product because it is very similar to what you have on-premises. Yes, it is constrained, but it is expected because it is a platform as a service so it has to be constrained."

"Having a single command to encrypt a table would be an improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We haven't talked much about pricing and licencing. But it is not cheap for sure"

"Reasonable cost but could be lower."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is low price, and ten is very high price, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"The cost depends on the number of databases. You can purchase advanced licenses, but the standard license is calculated based on the number of databases you have to onboard."

"Guardium won mostly because of our scope and scale. It was able to perform at the scale that we wanted to use it. "

"The biggest challenge is the cost associated with the product, and the cost of maintaining. Everything is not translated directly to the benefits we see. There are benefits, yes, but if I were writing the check, would I buy Guardium? No."

"Guardium's pricing is quite high, but it gives good value for money for all sizes of enterprises, especially for partners."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

21%

Insurance Company

Construction Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	44

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Guardium Data Protection?

I don't remember the exact prices, but Guardium is an expensive tool because it is targeted towards corporate enterprises.

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What do you like most about IBM Security Guardium Data Protection?

The features I like are the robust policies, which allow us to create customized monitoring based on specific activities.

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Comparisons

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Compared 53% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

IDERA SQL Secure vs IBM Security Guardium Data Protection

Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 28% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption vs Oracle Advanced Security

Compared 15% of the time

Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting vs Oracle Advanced Security

Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

InfoSphere Guardium, Guardium, IBM Guardium

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Overview

IBM Security Guardium Data Protection offers automatic discovery and classification of sensitive data, real-time monitoring, and advanced analytics to identify unusual activities around data.

IBM Security Guardium Data Protection is designed to safeguard sensitive data across enterprises with real-time activity monitoring and comprehensive security features. Its capabilities include data discovery, classification, and compliance automation with pre-built templates for regulations like PCI, SOX, HIPAA, and CCPA. Supporting a variety of platforms, it facilitates seamless monitoring, making it a valuable asset for diverse environments in maintaining data security and compliance.

What are the key features?

Real-Time Monitoring: Provides alerts for unauthorized activities.
Data Masking: Protects data through masking techniques.
Access Control: Ensures only authorized users gain access.
Query Rewriting: Alters queries to maintain data integrity.
Platform Support: Monitors across multiple environments.

Why consider this for ROI?

Ease of Deployment: Simplifies the setup process for enterprises.
Robust Reporting: Enhances transparency through detailed audit trails.
Compliance Automation: Streamlines compliance with regulatory requirements.
Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates potential risks efficiently.

Industries like banking and finance utilize IBM Security Guardium Data Protection to enhance database security and compliance efforts. Enterprises employ it to detect incidents and manage vulnerabilities, focusing on protecting customer data and maintaining privacy standards. The technology aids in incident detection and supports adherence to security regulations.

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Oracle Advanced Security provides data encryption and strong authentication services to the Oracle database, safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized access from the network and the operating system. It also protects against theft, loss, and improper decommissioning of storage media and database backups.

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