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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 7.9, while jSonar is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security holds a 30.5% mindshare in DS, compared to jSonar’s 1.4% 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
jSonar
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and jSonar based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Database Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Imperva SecureSphere Databa...
Ranking in Database Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
jSonar
Ranking in Database Security
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is 30.5%, down from 31.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of jSonar is 1.4%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

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

Pros

"It has a very user-friendly interface that's very detailed."
"The solution provides significant benefits such as compliance and security. Its data risk analytics tool helps reduce numerous events to more manageable incidents."
"A solution which does what other name brand products do for a lower cost."
"Database reporting features are valuable to us."
"This solution has helped secure our Internet-based services, protecting us against DoS and other types of web-based attacks."
"The company focuses on and has a passion for security."
"We use it for database security, vulnerability analysis, discovery, and handling requests from applications and users."
"The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are vulnerability assessment, enrichment security policy, and security"
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"It allows us to run models against it and do reports against it without understanding the different database technologies."
"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."
 

Cons

"Database security from the access management perspective could be better."
"The solution needs local support."
"I would like to see improvement in the integration part of the tool. This should be an easy process."
"SecureSphere activity log can be used with Imperva CounterBreach in an effort to protect enterprise data from theft and loss caused."
"The updates could be better."
"The GUI is bad."
"The solution could improve by having more integration."
"The firewall features are not very strong and should be improved."
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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 is expensive."
"The setup and license are quite expensive."
"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."
"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."
"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 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."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
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"I know it's not cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
39%
Insurance Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?
My recommendation is Imperva.
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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 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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What do you like most about jSonar?
It allows us to run models against it and do reports against it without understanding the different database technologies.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for jSonar?
I cannot comment on the overall pricing of the solution because we purchased it through IBM, but IBM is quite expensive, so we are considering moving to another solution.
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What is your primary use case for jSonar?
Our primary use case for the solution is as a data lake for database activity, so it centralizes and normalizes all the data.
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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.

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!

 

Sample Customers

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