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Imperva Data Security Fabric vs LevelBlue DbProtect comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 24, 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

Imperva Data Security Fabric
Ranking in Database Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (14th), Data Security Platforms (DSP) (6th)
LevelBlue DbProtect
Ranking in Database Security
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 24.4%, down from 25.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LevelBlue DbProtect is 3.8%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.4%
LevelBlue DbProtect3.8%
Other71.8%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

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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.
Marcelo Raza - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Architect at Oakmount
A tool that offers a proper view and division of all databases while also allowing users to do continuous monitoring
I have seen that the tool's installation phase has some problems regarding the versions, specifically the version of SQL. Trustwave DbProtect doesn't accept some versions of SQL. Some credentials when you are installing give some problems, but all of them did pass through the installation phase but gave a certain amount of hard work to be done during the installation phase. The aforementioned area needs to be considered for improvement. The pain points with Trustwave DbProtect were about the installation and problems with the different versions not being accepted. A more compatible version of the product with other databases and operating systems should be possible.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Our primary use for this product is as an application firewall."
"The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are vulnerability assessment, enrichment security policy, and security."
"The solution is very good for auditing purposes, including collecting and archiving logs, and we appreciate that we can use it on the DB server without harming the performance of the database is fantastic."
"The best features of Imperva Data Security are that it's a complete solution and it safeguards company reputation."
"Currently, we have audit features for auditing databases, for example, granular auditing, which we really enjoy. We've been using it to check what users do."
"The functionality is very useable and easy to understand."
"I like Imperva SecureSphere platform forms. Imperva SecureSphere is the foundation for SecureSphere data, file and web application solutions."
"We are very satisfied with this product; it's simple to use, customize and administer, and installation is simple and easy, even on mainframe."
"Knowing what is in your enterprise and its vulnerabilities can save you from being the next headline."
"Its automation functionality and ease of use."
"This solution helps our clients to monitor their database use, and detect violations of the policy."
"Database activity monitoring is valuable because it helps monitor and identify any fraudulent or suspicious activities that are executed on the database."
"We are happy with the product overall, including its features and support."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that you can have a good view which is provided with a proper division of all your databases, which you can see in Trustwave DbProtect."
"I have found that transfer and vulnerability scanning are the most valuable features of this product."
 

Cons

"The GUI for this solution could use some improvement."
"They can maybe look at its pricing model. Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies."
"There is sometimes lost communication and it can take a lot of troubleshooting to solve."
"Syslog size for transferring data should be increased."
"Technical support for this solution needs improvement."
"There are delays in responses from technical support, but you do get a response per SLA."
"The product is under high development and the amount of bugs is bit disappointing."
"The support we get struggles a bit to provide solutions. They take additional time to respond to support requests."
"The other main disadvantage is that the product does not have encryption or data masking, unlike other companies' versions."
"Regarding stability, I would give it a rating of 3.5/5."
"The system that is running scans can become slow to respond. Thus, you should be able to say, don't consume more than a particular amount of resources when scanning."
"I have seen that the tool's installation phase has some problems regarding the versions, specifically the version of SQL."
"We encountered issues with stability, especially during database upgrades and migration."
"We have not been able to integrate this product with a lot of standard incident response solutions, so an open API would help in this regard."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is quite expensive. We wanted it in my former organization, but the price was very high. So, we couldn't purchase it. I moved to a different organization, and this organization has purchased it."
"The product is expensive."
"Pricing is low and scalable to add features and volume."
"The pricing is reasonably good in South Africa."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."
"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."
"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"The cost of support for this solution is very expensive."
"I rate the pricing a five on a scale from one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest."
"The licensing fees, including support, are approximately $5,000 USD per database, per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Construction Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
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Also Known As

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
Application Security DbProtect, Trustwave DbProtect
 

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Sample Customers

BlueCross BlueShield, eHarmony, EMF Broadcasting, GE Healthcare, Metro Bank, The Motley Fool, Siemens
Pax World Investments, Crest Savings Bank, Magnolia Hotels
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