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Imperva SecureSphere Database Security vs Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform comparison

Imperva and Protegrity are both solutions in the Database Security category. Imperva is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.7, while Protegrity is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.5. Imperva holds a 31.2% mindshare in DS, compared to Protegrity’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Imperva users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Protegrity users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform are competing products in the data security solutions category. Imperva has the upper hand in terms of ease of deployment and customer support experiences, while Protegrity’s comprehensive feature set offers a potentially more versatile solution.

Features: Imperva SecureSphere provides advanced database activity monitoring, real-time protection, and detailed auditing capabilities. Protegrity focuses on end-to-end data protection with tokenization and encryption, ensuring security both in storage and transit. Imperva's strength is database protection, whereas Protegrity offers a broader data protection scope.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Imperva SecureSphere is noted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. Protegrity’s platform may be more complex during deployment due to its comprehensive features but offers extensive support to assist with integration challenges. Imperva provides a faster implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Imperva SecureSphere generally has a lower initial setup cost with a strong ROI due to its targeted database security approach. Protegrity, while potentially more expensive upfront, provides value through extensive data protection capabilities, suggesting a different ROI model.

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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
Protegrity’s Data Protectio...
Ranking in Database Security
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Data Governance (18th), Data Masking (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is 31.2%, down from 32.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is 0.7%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Andrew_Kampolo - PeerSpot reviewer
The fine-grained auditing available on the platform makes life easier and helps explain anything happening in your database
Imperva's most valuable features are ease of use and log correlation. I also like the ability to trace activity from the host machine to the server access, the user details, and the exact query that they executed. If a database administrator or application process executes a query on the database, people know exactly what was executed, including all the variables. For example, it will tell you how many rows they were trying to select on which table, and you get the OS information, network details, IPs, and the user. That fine-grained auditing available on the platform makes life easier and helps explain anything happening in your database.
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Vinoth Raj Prabhakaran - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial data security, good support, and straightforward initial setup
The initial setup of Protegrity Data Security was straightforward. However, we had a few problems, it's not multi-tenanted. It does not have a hierarchy of roles and differential priorities. To have the initial sandbox version of Protegrity Data Security up and running, took approximately one week. However, it needed to be set up in a resilient way because if it fails, then it is going to be a challenge bringing back the lost information. We have to be particular in terms of architecting it correctly which is taking us a bit of time. We are anticipating anywhere between four to six weeks to be finished.
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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

"The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are vulnerability assessment, enrichment security policy, and security"
"Imperva's most valuable features are ease of use and log correlation. I also like the ability to trace activity from the host machine to the server access, the user details, and the exact query that they executed. If a database administrator or application process executes a query on the database, people know exactly what was executed, including all the variables."
"Database reporting features are valuable to us."
"They have very good documentation and knowledgebase resources that add to the depth of their support."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"I like Imperva SecureSphere platform forms. Imperva SecureSphere is the foundation for SecureSphere data, file and web application solutions."
"The solution is very stable."
"The company focuses on and has a passion for security."
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"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."
"Its technical support team is helpful."
"The product is stable."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
 

Cons

"Imperva needs to improve their cloud capabilities."
"SecureSphere activity log can be used with Imperva CounterBreach in an effort to protect enterprise data from theft and loss caused."
"Reporting could be improved."
"Sometimes the reports are cumbersome, and you have to drill down to get more information."
"The solution needs local support."
"Once we read the activity logs on the platform, we cannot open them anywhere else as they are stored in a proprietary format."
"Integration with other databases or third-party products would be useful."
"It would be more efficient if we could manage the consoles of management servers from a single location"
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"The solution's UI could be better."
"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."
"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. The cost of the solution depends on the customer, they have the flex protect licensing which can vary in price."
"The setup and license are quite expensive."
"Pricing is low and scalable to add features and volume."
"The price of the solution is reasonable and it requires a license."
"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 very expensive."
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"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
29%
Computer Software Company
14%
Insurance Company
6%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
36%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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My recommendation is Imperva.
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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 Protegrity Data Security?
The product is stable.
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What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?
Protegrity is using a different OS, which has some bugs. Sometimes, it's causing an initialization error.
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What is your primary use case for Protegrity Data Security?
We use the solution to encrypt sensitive data like PII data. Any unauthorized person cannot find the exact sensitive value in case of data issues. We are using that tool to protect sensitive 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.
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Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform offers robust data security solutions tailored for enterprises seeking advanced data protection measures.

Designed for businesses needing comprehensive data protection, Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform provides encryption, anonymization, and monitoring to secure sensitive data across multiple environments. Its adaptability allows organizations to handle complex data privacy regulations.

What are the key features of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform?
  • Encryption: Safeguards data both at rest and in transit with sophisticated encryption technologies.
  • Anonymization: Ensures compliance and privacy by anonymizing personal data.
  • Monitoring: Continuous data activity monitoring helps in detecting suspicious activities and preventing breaches.
What benefits and ROI should users consider?
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets standards like GDPR and CCPA, reducing legal risks.
  • Cost Efficiency: Minimizes data breach costs through effective data protection.
  • Scalability: Supports growing data needs without compromising security.

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is particularly beneficial in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail, providing tailored security measures that protect sensitive customer data and foster trust. Its industry-specific solutions enhance data integrity and privacy, supporting organizations in maintaining competitive advantages.

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Sample Customers

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