Fortinet FortiDB [EOL] vs IDERA SQL Compliance Manager comparison

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Fortinet and IDERA are both solutions in the Database Security category. Additionally, 75% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IDERA users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiDB [EOL]

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75% willing to recommend

IDERA SQL Compliance Manager

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiDB [EOL] and IDERA SQL Compliance Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiDB [EOL]

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IDERA SQL Compliance Manager

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

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Database Security (9th)

Featured Reviews

Vasanth Chellappa

CEO & Technical Head Executive at ChellSoft Technologies

Stable with a good interface and excellent technical support

The solution overall is good. All of the features are useful and working well for us. The technical support provided is excellent. The solution is very good at preventing intrusions. You can definitely rely on this solution to cover your security. The pricing of the solution is fair. The interface of the solution is quite stable.

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reviewer1659528

VP Enterprise Data Management at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

A valuable independent view of elevated access but the solution could be more organized

Our primary use case for this solution is for controls, which we deploy on-premises The independent view of elevated access and elevated instructions sent to our SQL are very valuable because they act as a secondary pair of eyes. The solution could be improved by using the proper filtration,…

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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 use it to protect files and to prevent users from browsing them while they are being used."

"The solution is very good at preventing intrusions. You can definitely rely on this solution to cover your security."

"24 x 7 database activity monitoring captures all forms of database activity to detect erroneous or malicious activity."

"When you implement FortiDB in your environment, you get the benefit of three important features: VA, Auditing and Alerting."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the security aspects."

"It is a very good solution, and every day the company is updating and developing its devices."

"The solution overall is good, all of the features are useful and working well for us, the technical support provided is excellent, the solution is very good at preventing intrusions, you can definitely rely on this solution to cover your security, the pricing of the solution is fair, and the interface of the solution is quite stable."

"It is extremely stable, and can expand as per our needs due to its stability."

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"The initial setup was straightforward."

"Peace of mind - you can't really place a price tag on that."

"The tool can track logins and login failures. I made my own alert so that if there is a certain number of login failures for a server, it emails me. That is really useful. If I want logins to automatically lock out after a certain number of failed attempts, I can know when that happens."

"It's nice to have Idera where it clicks everything into central Repository, a central server, and you can just query that."

"The ability to track activity including the SQL statements is definitely valuable. I really like how the database is laid out. It's straightforward. I can query the back-end tables. I've made a few of my own email alerts based on the data and the tables. It's accessible."

"The independent view of elevated access and elevated instructions sent to our SQL are very valuable because they act as a secondary pair of eyes."

"Compliance Manager really was the only product, at that point, that was exactly doing what it was promising."

"It's cheaper than other applications I researched and it has the auditing capabilities needed for SOX compliance."

Cons

"We had some issues trying to fix some critical bugs, such as the SSL encryption."

"They need to improve the web filter to make it more user-friendly."

"I'm an old-school guy. I really don't like web GUI interfaces. They're always slow and laggy and their design is restricted, whereas a binary deployment for an admin tool is always faster, easier, more flexible. I would like that kind of functionality from Fortinet."

"I would like better APIs and integration with other products, like Python and SQL."

"We had many issues with the performance and the appliance resource management."

"I'm an old-school guy. I really don't like web GUI interfaces."

"Some use case analyses could be improved."

"The pricing of this solution is a little bit on the high side and can be improved."

"We have a lot of problems that have existed for a very long time. We have a lot of feature requests and several bugs that haven't been fixed for more than a year now."

"I submitted a ticket (last year) about archiving/grooming of old records because the GUI functionality was not working. Per their recommendation, I ended up using a command line to do it."

"There is an agent that collects the data on SQL Server. Sometimes it will stop collecting."

"The solution is good, but its filtration and navigation are not the best and could be improved."

"What would really a good thing is if you could refer to an external list or table for filtering on, say, certain applications, IP addresses, or host names; or perhaps even combinations of host name and application name."

"There is an agent that collects the data on SQL Server. Sometimes it will stop collecting. I'm not exactly sure what's happening but I have to go in and manually restart the agent. It would be nice if the central collection server could send a request to the agent to restart."

"The set up is kind of clunky, in my opinion. It's not really intuitive. If they had either a smoother install or better instructions, that would be nice."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In the licensing model, the licenses are a little bit expensive."

"The cost needs to be reduced."

"It is not expensive."

"It's relatively inexpensive in comparison to everything else that has the same functionality. If you're looking at SonicWall or if you're looking at WatchGuard, their prices are about a third higher with relatively the same functionality."

"It is not costly."

"The product is cheaper than other products I checked but it is still a good idea to check again and compare."

"It's a good price value... The other tools weren't cheaper."

"The pricing is pretty good."

"I feel the product's pricing is a good value."

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Also Known As

FortiDB, FortiGuard Database Security

IDERA SQL CM

Overview

FortiDB software is a comprehensive database security and compliance platform that helps large enterprises and cloud-based service providers protect their databases and applications from internal and external threats. Its flexible policy framework allows you to quickly and easily implement internal IT control frameworks for database activity monitoring, IT audit and regulatory compliance.

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IDERA SQL Compliance Manager is an efficient auditing tool focusing on tracking and storing SQL activities for compliance and security purposes.

IDERA SQL Compliance Manager offers a comprehensive database tracking approach, allowing for custom queries and email alerts. It effectively retains trace data for monitoring applications, aiding in security and SOX compliance by providing insights into elevated access. Its reports and cost-effectiveness stand out, although improvements are needed in data collection reliability, installation process, and rule creation flexibility.

What are the key features of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager?

Activity Tracking: Monitors SQL statements and database activities.
Custom Queries: Allows tailored queries for specific auditing needs.
Email Alerts: Notifies users of significant events via email.
Trace Data Storage: Maintains trace data for thorough application monitoring.
Report Generation: Provides valuable insights through detailed reports.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers a competitive pricing advantage.
Security: Enhances database security through comprehensive auditing.
Compliance Support: Aids in meeting SOX compliance standards.
Customizability: Offers flexibility in reporting and query creation.

IDERA SQL Compliance Manager is widely used in industries for auditing non-admin database activities and tracking changes by database administrators. Audit teams focus on auditing critical tables with sensitive data to ensure SOX compliance. By employing custom counters and risk assessments, organizations can identify potential issues, supported by tools like IDERA SQL Secure and Diagnostic Manager to ensure system integrity.

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Sample Customers

Chunghwa Telecom

Hanger; AmerisourceBergen; CMS Energy; Manulife Financial; Patterson Companies; Pfizer; Rockwell Automation; TrialCard; Unum; Verizon Communications; Skygen USA; Calpine Energy Solutions; Standard Chartered PLC; TrialCard, Inc.; Raffles Hospital; Houston Methodist; Community America Credit Union; Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC; QuikTrip Corporation; HUK COBURG; OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd.

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