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IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption vs Vormetric Application Crypto Suite comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

IBM Security Guardium Data ...
Ranking in Data Masking
12th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (9th)
Vormetric Application Crypt...
Ranking in Data Masking
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Masking category, the mindshare of IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption is 2.1%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vormetric Application Crypto Suite is 2.8%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Muzzamil  Hussain - PeerSpot reviewer
Performs well and key management excels but integration challenges persist
Overall, Guardium is a good solution. However, given the challenges with encryption, we have started considering other solutions. IBM should work on enhancing integration and usability with different databases. I can recommend this solution, however, our organization has faced implementation challenges, leading to a rating of six out of ten.
reviewer2537625 - PeerSpot reviewer
Useful to encrypt sensitive data or crown jewel data stored in various places within organizations
One of the most valuable features is the solution's integration with many leading industry solutions, both on-premises and cloud-based. It has API integration with a large number of technologies. The key management capability supports security protocols by providing an additional layer of security by separating duties. It's more secure to store encryption keys in a separate system like Thales rather than locally. If a database is compromised, the keys in Thales remain protected, making it harder for attackers to access the information.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The key management functionality in Guardium performs well and integrates easily with SIEM."
"One of the most valuable features is the solution's integration with many leading industry solutions, both on-premises and cloud-based. It has API integration with a large number of technologies."
"Transfer encryption is a great feature of Crypto Suite."
 

Cons

"There is a need for an improvement in native masking functionality, especially for databases like Oracle."
"Could be more agent-led with options for simplifying implementation."
"Some feature sets could be improved, particularly alerting, reporting, and monitoring capabilities."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption?
Upon purchasing CP4S, which includes IBM Guardium, we had to purchase additional plugins for encryption, leading to extra costs. I would rate the cost effectiveness seven out of ten.
What needs improvement with IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption?
There is a need for an improvement in native masking functionality, especially for databases like Oracle. We face challenges with masking features that require developing kernels and take a long ti...
What is your primary use case for IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption?
We use IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption for the testing of our systems in the UAT environment. When providing data outside of the organization, we use Guardium encryption. We also use the tool...
What needs improvement with Vormetric Application Crypto Suite?
Some feature sets could be improved, particularly alerting, reporting, and monitoring capabilities.
What is your primary use case for Vormetric Application Crypto Suite?
I use the system to encrypt sensitive data or crown jewel data stored in various places within organizations. For example, we can encrypt databases with it. We store and manage the encryption keys ...
 

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