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DataSunrise Database Security vs IBM Security Guardium Data Protection comparison

DataSunrise and IBM are both solutions in the Database Security category. DataSunrise is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.7. DataSunrise holds a 6.0% mindshare in DS, compared to IBM’s 31.7% 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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Categories and Ranking

DataSunrise Database Security
Ranking in Database Security
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Security Guardium Data ...
Ranking in Database Security
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of DataSunrise Database Security is 6.0%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Guardium Data Protection is 31.7%, up from 31.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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reviewer1131528 - PeerSpot reviewer
Useful dynamic masking, effective machine learning, and simple to manage
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. I would recommend others to use this solution for small to medium enterprises, which are looking to protect their databases and don't have a very large team.
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Ahmer Faisel Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers mature agents, compliance reporting and reliable database security
The solution should allow the data to shift to a centralized repository with elastic servers and big data infrastructure. If a customer searches for old logs for retention purposes, there are limitations on appliances once they are set with specific hardware, so they can only be changed by uninstalling or reinstalling the hardware. The solution's aggregator feature allows data aggregation, but for instance, if a customer wants a project ready in two years, having an Elasticsearch in DB or the capacity to store huge amounts of data would be beneficial in data investigation or evaluation at an affordable cost. Some AI features should be added to IBM Security Guardium Data Protection. For example, the AI features implemented in the solution can be anomaly detection or suspicious activity identification.
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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 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."
"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."
"We also use IBM Guardium to support security initiatives and compliance policies. For example, our audit area can verify if someone has access to information that they shouldn't have, for their regular job functions."
"Accelerators is one of the big functions they have out there. It gives you canned reports that you don't have to make yourself, they're out there by being part of the patch. You just have to fill your information in to some of the already built groups, for your environment, and it automates a lot of that. That has definitely helped improve things."
"I like the reporting mechanism. It's very good."
"Ability to define reports based on SQL query, especially when you have complex report criteria."
"The most valuable feature is the visualization of data and the ability to monitor our databases."
"Setting up Guardium was easy and straightforward."
"The possible number of databases and database servers which can be monitored by Guardium is high. For me, this is a differentiator of IBM."
"The solution supports a lot of databases."
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Cons

"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 solution has many features but I would like to see vulnerability assessments in the next release."
"There could be a feature to integrate and protect multiple databases. The local support services need improvements as well."
"One of the limitations that everyone who uses Guardium knows is its ability for back-end reporting. The ability to collect it sometimes is easier than the ability to retrieve it, use it, or give a good representation of it for incidence response or questions which come from the different people who want to use the data."
"The ability for Central Managers to talk to one another could be improved. I have 26 Central Managers and 26 silos which are independent."
"I have already mentioned to IBM that a primary need is to improve the number of records in the reports above 65,535."
"The documentation could be better."
"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."
"The one thing that I would like to see improved, but I don't think it's going to be in the next release, is its reporting capabilities. I think that's been offloaded to another third-party product that I think IBM actually endorses for that."
"Right now, we're in the development phase for IBM Guardium Data Protection, so I don't have any recommendations about additional features and room for improvement in the solution. We're very excited to work on IBM Guardium Data Protection because we are new to the solution, and we're still exploring product features. We're very excited about integrations and use case creation, and it's only after six to eight months that I'll be able to share my recommendations in terms of additional features the solution should have. We did find some difficulty in deploying IBM Guardium Data Protection here in Pakistan because of the lack of resources."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."
"The tool is not cheap, but it is not expensive."
"Guardium won mostly because of our scope and scale. It was able to perform at the scale that we wanted to use it. ​"
"It's an expensive solution"
"Guardium is most suitable for large scale enterprises because the pricing model is better if you are implementing a large number of databases."
"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."
"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."
"One of the deployments that I know of had three databases, and the yearly fees are approximately $50,000 USD."
"The price of Guardium is higher than the main competitor, Imperva. In addition, it's complex as the calculation of the licensing is done by Processor Value Unit (PVU). However, before purchasing a DAP solution, it is important to analyze specific points to evaluate the cost-benefit of each tool. For example: Does the environment to be monitored have mainframes? If so, it's a point for Guardium. If not, a point for Imperva. Note: IBM is looking into a new licensing policy and reducing the price of Guardium."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Retailer
7%
Financial Services Firm
30%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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?
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 ...
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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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Also Known As

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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.
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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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