Imperva SecureSphere Database Security vs Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) comparison

The compared Imperva and Informatica solutions aren't in the same category. Imperva is ranked #2 in DS , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 31.2% mindshare in the category. Informatica is ranked #2 in DMPD , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 13.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Imperva users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Informatica users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Imperva SecureSphere Databa...

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (2nd)

Informatica Intelligent Dat...

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

180

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (3rd), Data Quality (1st), Business Process Management (BPM) (5th), Business-to-Business Middleware (3rd), API Management (8th), Cloud Data Integration (3rd), Data Governance (2nd), Test Data Management (3rd), Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions (1st), Data Management Platforms (DMP) (2nd), Data Masking (2nd), Metadata Management (1st), Test Data Management Services (3rd), Product Information Management (PIM) (1st), Data Observability (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Database Development and Management Tools solutions, they serve different purposes. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is designed for Database Security and holds a mindshare of 31.2%, up 30.9% compared to last year.
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), on the other hand, focuses on Data Management Platforms (DMP), holds 13.5% mindshare, up 12.9% since last year.

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Data Management Platforms (DMP)

Featured Reviews

Arnab

Data Analyst at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Jun 26, 2023

The tool has good database reporting features, but setup and licensing are quite expensive

The solution helps us with monitoring the databases, servers, and activities Using the product is a good experience. Database reporting features are valuable to us. The GUI is bad. The product must focus on improving its reporting features and the dashboard. I have been using the solution for…

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Artur-Kowalczyk

Technology Director at HCL Technologies

Mar 29, 2024

Offers cloud version, good connectivity and data profiling features

We had proof of concepts where certain test cases were given to improve the functionality of the vendor regarding the supply chain. So, it was a proof of concept. It was not applied in production. It was just illustrating the capabilities of the platform, and we were comparing it with other…

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

Pros

"The tool happens to be very intelligent when it comes to processing policies and sounding alerts. It allows us to implement policies and measure actions against them, raising alerts accordingly."

"It has a very user-friendly interface that's very detailed."

"A solution which does what other name brand products do for a lower cost."

"The solution provides significant benefits such as compliance and security. Its data risk analytics tool helps reduce numerous events to more manageable incidents."

"There are three major main use cases of this solution. The first one is to fulfill compliance regulations. Customers—especially the banks, health sector, and manufacturing—need to comply with the regulations in different countries. They have to fulfill compliance regulations around the privacy of data. In order to fulfill those requirements, they're using Imperva. It helps them to fulfill these requirements, and they are not fined by the regulators. That is the first use case why people buy Imperva."

"The beauty of it is that it provides segregation of duties. Typically, in the traditional environment, DBAs administer the database, and they have too much access. We are in the process of implementing other Oracle solutions, and it brings some kind of segregation. Just because someone is a DBA does not mean that he or she should have access to all of the data. Some of the data can be masked so that privacy and security are enhanced, especially when it is customer data for an institution like a bank."

"The initial setup is very simple."

"The audit feature is great. It is totally encrypted."

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"The most valuable features of Informatica MDM are the IDQ and RDM data management."

"The best thing about Informatica Axon is that it integrates with the Electronic Data Capture and the Axon system."

"I like the number of options that are presented with Informatica, fuzzy matching, and your screen."

"It is a scalable product."

"The most valuable features of Informatica MDM are its reliability, match functions, and integration capabilities. The out-of-box functionality of deduplication and built-in data models ensure faster implementation."

"Offers data lineage feature"

"It is quite easy to use and flexible."

"It is a very stable solution. I rate its stability a ten out of ten...It is a scalable solution...Informatica Axon's technical support is good."

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Cons

"Reporting could be improved."

"I would like to see improvement in the integration part of the tool. This should be an easy process."

"Data encryption. Yeah, Imperva needs to pull up on data encryption and make it a standard feature to allow maybe for tokenization, encryption of data, and things like that."

"I would like to see integration such that there is support for different kinds of environments, such as on-premises versus cloud."

"Once we read the activity logs on the platform, we cannot open them anywhere else as they are stored in a proprietary format."

"Database security from the access management perspective could be better."

"There is sometimes lost communication and it can take a lot of troubleshooting to solve."

"Integration with other databases or third-party products would be useful."

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"Database access is highly restricted particularly if you're using the cloud version."

"The cloud version of the Informatica, it's a very substandard product. They might say it's enterprise-ready but it's not at all ready. They need to add more features, such as improved data replication features. If you look at other tools, such as Matillion they are now cloud-native and flexible. Additionally, Informatica Cloud Data Integration should have a good migration strategy from Informatica PowerCenter to Informatica Cloud Data Integration."

"It can be improved in terms of performance and execution. I'm expecting better performance. It currently has some restrictions in terms of execution. For example, if we want to run it in the command mode and execute it, there are some restrictions, and we are facing some issues with a huge volume of data. These restrictions are not there in Informatica PowerCenter because we are able to execute a huge volume of data, and there are more ways to execute it."

"Their support should be improved. We have had some trouble with their support from time to time. Its scalability should also be improved. I would also like to have a bit more modern and friendly UI for the end-users. There should definitely be a simplified way to configure and set it up."

"The integration could be a bit better. The process is something new."

"The solution is quite expensive."

"They need more feature flexibility, as it is not fully developed."

"We currently have issues with real-time integration."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."

"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."

"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."

"The cost of support for this solution is very expensive."

"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."

"The setup and license are quite expensive."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."

"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."

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"Informatica MDM's pricetag should come down. They have to cut some costs."

"The product is highly-priced."

"Licensing is difficult to understand, but the team is always available to explain anything. They are very helpful."

"Cost-wise, I think it is on the higher side, and that is why we are looking for some better options. Licensing costs are huge compared to other players in the market and for my company."

"I rate the product's pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest price and ten is the highest price."

"I have no idea what the price actually is. It is probably not going to be the cheapest, but it is a pretty stable and robust platform from the backend standpoint."

"Informatica MDM's pricing is not cheap but comparable to other vendors."

"Informatica Cloud Data Integration is famously known for its high price. The vendor targets large enterprises, and not medium or small companies. These large companies, and organizations, handle large amounts of data. If you go into any large bank, such as American or Canadian banks, these banks use this solution because it is more reliable, secure, and has more functionality."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

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By reviewers

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ActiveVOS, Active Endpoints, BPM, Address Verification, Persistent Data Masking, Cloud Test Data Management, PIM, , Enterprise Data Catalog, Data Integration Hub, Cloud Data Integration, Data Quality, Cloud API and App Integration

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Imperva

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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.

Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) is a robust platform used by banks, financial institutions, and health sector organizations for data management, governance, and compliance.

IDMC provides comprehensive tools for data discovery, profiling, masking, and transformation. It supports Salesforce integration, real-time data streaming, and scalable data management solutions. Health organizations manage national product catalogs while financial entities focus on data protection and regulatory compliance. Its intuitive interface, flexible features, and robust tools make it valuable across sectors, though enhancements in data integration and human workflow are being sought.

What are the most important features?

Data discovery: Facilitates identifying and understanding data sources.
Data profiling: Analyzes old databases for data quality.
Data and platform masking: Ensures data protection.
Salesforce integration: Seamless connectivity with Salesforce.
Mastering data: Centralizing and standardizing data.
UI intuitiveness: User-friendly interface.
Feature map flexibility: Adapts to user needs.
Business glossary creation: Defines business terms.
Data lineage: Tracks data flow and transformations.
Automation: Streamlines data processes.
Enterprise data cataloging: Organizes extensive data assets.
Scalability: Supports expanding data requirements.
Easy setup: Quick deployment process.
Bulk upload: Efficiently handles large data volumes.
Customizable data management: Tailors data solutions.
Real-time data streaming: Manages live data streams.
Integration with Hadoop and NoSQL: Connects with big data platforms.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Regulatory compliance: Ensures adherence to regulations.
Data protection: Safeguards sensitive information.
Enhanced data quality: Improves accuracy and reliability.
Centralized data: Consolidates data for better management.
Process automation: Reduces manual tasks and errors.

Banks and financial institutions use IDMC for data masking, transformation, and compliance, while health sector organizations leverage it for national product catalogs. Industry applications focus on automating business processes, centralizing data, and managing data catalogs to meet regulatory demands and ensure data protection.

Sample Customers

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

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