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IDERA SQL Compliance Manager vs Imperva Data Security Fabric comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

IDERA SQL Compliance Manager
Ranking in Database Security
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Imperva Data Security Fabric
Ranking in Database Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of IDERA SQL Compliance Manager is 2.3%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 25.6%, down from 32.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric25.6%
IDERA SQL Compliance Manager2.3%
Other72.1%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1659528 - PeerSpot reviewer
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,…
GO
Group Head of Information Security at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Automated monitoring and real-time alerts improve security incident response and compliance tasks while customizable controls need enhancements
The Imperva SecureSphere Database Security offers excellent functionalities, with numerous best features from my perspective.The simplicity of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security comes out of the box. I have utilized the detailed audit logs feature in the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, and it has proven to be highly effective. The Imperva SecureSphere Database Security has significantly aided my organization in forensic investigations and compliance audits. The real-time alerts and remediation actions available in Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have helped me promptly address security incidents. Their customizable security controls in Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have tailored the protection level for my organization's specific needs. The automated monitoring and reporting features of the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have contributed to simplifying compliance with regulatory standards for my organization.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Compliance Manager really was the only product, at that point, that was exactly doing what it was promising."
"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 initial setup was straightforward."
"It's cheaper than other applications I researched and it has the auditing capabilities needed for SOX compliance."
"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."
"It's nice to have Idera where it clicks everything into central Repository, a central server, and you can just query that."
"It is very effective, and we are using four main features. The first feature is cluster management, which allows me to redirect an agent to another gateway if one goes down."
"The most valuable feature is the automatic reports on new databases, which gives us up-to-date inventory management."
"This is a fine product, and one of the best."
"The integration with CounterBreach is great."
"Flexible reporting allows for customization that keeps the admins from having to interact with system automation."
"This solution has helped secure our Internet-based services, protecting us against DoS and other types of web-based attacks."
"As we are very sensitive to financial impacts, this product provides great protection for our organization."
"The most valuable features include a great level of automation, machine learning for attack validation, and a very flexible and comfortable management console."
 

Cons

"Its filtration and navigation are not the best."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The set up is kind of clunky, in my opinion. It's not really intuitive."
"I submitted a ticket (last year) about archiving/grooming of old records because the GUI functionality was not working."
"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."
"The only challenge I see is that SecureSphere is deployed on servers or databases which are held on physical infrastructure."
"The updates could be better."
"The solution is expensive."
"The development mode on the platform needs improvement."
"Most of the feedback I receive relates to clients wanting to see an improvement in the reporting. They like the ability and functionality of the solution but they feel the reporting is lacking."
"I would like to see integration such that there is support for different kinds of environments, such as on-premises versus cloud."
"Areas of Imperva Data Security have room for improvement."
"It is quite expensive. I would prefer a lower price."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is pretty good."
"The product is cheaper than other products I checked but it is still a good idea to check again and compare."
"I feel the product's pricing is a good value."
"It's a good price value... The other tools weren't cheaper."
"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."
"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."
"Imperva SecureSphere Database Security was quite expensive several years ago, but now they provide a subscription plan for licensing. It is available now for smaller and medium-sized companies, not only large enterprises."
"Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies. The British pound is valued way more than the currency of most African countries. A better or cheaper pricing model for Nigerian and African customers would be better. It has a per-year subscription model. You pay exactly for what you need. That's all. You don't have to buy what you don't need."
"The product is expensive."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"It is very expensive."
"I know it's not cheap."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
 

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Also Known As

IDERA SQL CM
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
 

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Sample Customers

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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