DataSunrise Database Security vs IBM Security Guardium Data Protection comparison

DataSunrise and IBM are both solutions in the Database Security category. DataSunrise is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. DataSunrise holds a 5.8% mindshare in DS, compared to IBM’s 27.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of DataSunrise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

IBM Security Guardium Data Protection and DataSunrise Database Security compete in data protection and security. DataSunrise appears to have the upper hand due to superior features and price value.

Features: IBM Security Guardium is known for comprehensive compliance management, real-time data monitoring, and risk reporting for complex data environments. DataSunrise provides dynamic data masking, sensitive data discovery, and performance optimization, focusing on feature flexibility and adaptability to varied security needs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Security Guardium involves a traditional deployment model with a dedicated setup period and strong customer support. DataSunrise offers an agile deployment process with faster installation and configuration, suitable for businesses prioritizing speed and flexibility.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Security Guardium requires higher initial setup costs emphasizing long-term ROI through comprehensive data governance. DataSunrise balances cost-effectiveness and functionality, offering attractive ROI for companies seeking essential protection with fast returns.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

DataSunrise Database Security

Ranking in Database Security

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM Security Guardium Data ...

Ranking in Database Security

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of DataSunrise Database Security is 5.8%, up from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Guardium Data Protection is 27.6%, down from 33.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Security Guardium Data Protection	27.6%
DataSunrise Database Security	5.8%
Other	66.6%

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reviewer2335380

Cryptography and IM&G Engineer at NS

Useful for monitoring database activities but improvement is needed in distributor networks

I believe there's room for improvement in their distributor network, especially in Turkey. This is why I was exploring alternatives to DataSunrise Database Security. However, the product itself is quite good. One suggestion for enhancement could be adding an encryption module on top of the masking features, perhaps a more permanent form of preservative encryption. It functions as a proxy for database access. However, this could be an area for improvement. Currently, it doesn't use agents to integrate with databases; instead, all database instances must connect through DataSunrise Database Security as a proxy. While this setup is mostly done on our Windows server, using an agent approach might sometimes be more convenient for companies compared to a proxy approach.

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Marylennis Franco

Jefe De Continuidad Operacional at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees

Has improved data visibility and streamlined compliance reporting across multiple database platforms

The best feature is how many databases we can protect with one solution because it has compatibility with different databases, including Oracle, SQL, and DB2. The data activity monitoring feature is very good because we can check the PDS and have the information for that. We can schedule the reporting and receive it by email, which provides very important information for different areas of the company. We don't need to have a seat and a case or access to the portal, we just receive the report. The user-friendly interface is very good.

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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

"We have a law in Turkey similar to the GDPR in the European Union. It's almost like a replica. Complying with this law is crucial, and the service plays a significant role. Many customer inquiries revolve around not retaining their data. The service addresses this by providing functionality for masking data within the databases. So, if a user requests data deletion, we can remove any information we have on them within the database, ensuring compliance with the law."

"The most valuable feature of DataSunrise Database Security is Dynamic Masking. You don't need to build copies of the database and is highly customizable. It is a very good unique feature. It also has built-in algorithms, or machine learning, which is quite helpful, because it understands the user's behaviors and patterns to apply certain policies."

"Our ability to see when users are accessing sensitive data."

"It allows us to put in controls to make sure that only the right persons access the proper records in the database."

"It protects sensitive data and blocks unauthorized access to the data."

"The solution has definitely saved us time, because if you want to monitor this kind of vast environment of different products, it's going to take a lot of time. Let's say one database server has 100 database instances running on it; I don't need to install 100 data instances, I just need to install on the one database server and that will cover all of my instances on that particular database."

"The vulnerability assessment is a valuable feature."

"The ability to collect the data without database administers being able to modify it."

"The most valuable feature for me, in my role as systems DBA, is the expediting of internal and external audits."

"Its ability to find data."

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Cons

"The solution has many features but I would like to see vulnerability assessments in the next release."

"I believe there's room for improvement in their distributor network, especially in Turkey. This is why I was exploring alternatives to DataSunrise Database Security. However, the product itself is quite good. One suggestion for enhancement could be adding an encryption module on top of the masking features, perhaps a more permanent form of preservative encryption."

"The price of this solution is quite high for smaller organizations, so they should release a version that is affordable for small and medium-sized businesses."

"It was difficult implementing it, configuring it, getting it up and running and in production. However, since then, I believe it has stabilized."

"Since we are resellers we do not have enough information about the technical aspects and the areas of improvement. However, one consistent report that we receive from our customers is that IBM does not offer timely support due to the size of the organisation. It would be great if they could improve their response time."

"I would like to see IBM Guardium have other encryption algorithms employed."

"More predictive, using Watson AI would be good."

"We deal with updates manually on Sundays and sometimes face bugs with the newer versions."

"Guardium's storage capabilities could use some improvement. I'd also like to have some better integration using digital technology or a connector."

"It will not go as fast as you want. "

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."

"It is a very costly product."

"IBM Guardium Data Protection charges you based on the number of users, e.g. based on the number of licenses, and it's either on a per-license or a per-data basis."

"The price of the solution could be better."

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

"Guardium has not saved us time or money."

"It is not an expensive product. We purchase its yearly license."

"It's an expensive solution"

"Its cost is good. With the new metric of licensing, such as PDO not being available now, customers are expecting a good price for the solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

18%

Retailer

Government

Financial Services Firm

27%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	28
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	45

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about DataSunrise Database Security?

We have a law in Turkey similar to the GDPR in the European Union. It's almost like a replica. Complying with this law is crucial, and the service plays a significant role. Many customer inquiries ...

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What needs improvement with DataSunrise Database Security?

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What is your primary use case for DataSunrise Database Security?

Most of our users, including customers, use it primarily as a Database Activity Monitor. They utilize it to track who is logging into which database and monitor their activities. This includes task...

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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 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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InfoSphere Guardium, Guardium, IBM Guardium

Overview

DataSunrise Database Security is a comprehensive solution that provides real-time protection for databases against internal and external threats. Its primary use case is Dynamic Masking, which includes masking on the go, firewalling, and auditing. It is highly customizable and eliminates the need to build database copies.

The solution also has built-in algorithms or machine learning that understands user behavior and patterns to apply policies. With DataSunrise Database Security, organizations can ensure their sensitive data's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

DataSunrise

IBM Security Guardium Data Protection automatically discovers and classifies sensitive data from across the enterprise, providing real-time data activity monitoring and advanced user behavior analytics to help discover unusual activity around sensitive data.

Deploy the solution to help discover regulated data in your data stores and use pre-built templates for regulations such as PCI, SOX, HIPAA, CCPA and many more, to streamline and automate compliance workflows.

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Sample Customers

Amplify, Ivanti, Kreditech, CloudAlly

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