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Imperva Data Security Fabric vs Oracle Database Vault comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2025

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

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) (11th)
Oracle Database Vault
Ranking in Database Security
6th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 25.6%, down from 32.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database Vault is 3.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric25.6%
Oracle Database Vault3.7%
Other70.7%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

Samuel Adeyemi - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time data monitoring and policy-based activity blocking enhance security and awareness
The development mode on the platform needs improvement. For example, the archiving functionalities should be enhanced to allow easy conversion of archived logs into CSV or Excel formats for data analysis. When I need to investigate with archived data, the inability to export to these formats can be limiting. Making this process easier would be beneficial for reviews.
AjayKumar13 - PeerSpot reviewer
Setup challenges and user experience issues persist
I primarily use Oracle Database Vault for encryption during data transit. The data is encrypted as it travels across the network, and I have previously used it for backup purposes I use Oracle Database Vault mainly for encryption at transit. It encrypts data traveling across the network.…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool happens to be very intelligent when it comes to processing policies and sounding alerts. It allows us to implement policies and measure actions against them, raising alerts accordingly."
"The time to detect vulnerabilities has gotten a lot quicker."
"I would overall rate the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security as a product very positively with a score of 10 out of 10."
"The technical support for Imperva is super, super, super."
"This solution has helped secure our Internet-based services, protecting us against DoS and other types of web-based attacks."
"The tool's pricing is flexible and affordable for small and medium enterprises."
"It has a very user-friendly interface that's very detailed."
"This is a stable product."
"The product is easy to use and provides good performance."
"It encrypts data traveling across the network."
"Oracle Database Vault has been valuable for database security in maritime companies and ports."
"I haven’t seen any other database perform as well as Oracle."
"The product is fairly easy to implement."
 

Cons

"The GUI is bad."
"Overall, it's a very good product but they could do with some modifications log-wise."
"I would like to see integration such that there is support for different kinds of environments, such as on-premises versus cloud."
"SecureSphere activity log can be used with Imperva CounterBreach in an effort to protect enterprise data from theft and loss caused."
"They can maybe look at its pricing model. Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies."
"Imperva needs to improve their cloud capabilities."
"Some cloud versions are not supported by the agent."
"The development mode on the platform needs improvement."
"The solution is relatively expensive."
"Oracle's technical support could be improved."
"The solution is excessively expensive. There is a lot of room for improvement, considering the pricing model of the solution."
"The product's cost could be better."
"Oracle Database Vault is not easy to set up, and if I lose the key, it can lead to significant issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonably good in South Africa."
"I know it's not cheap."
"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."
"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."
"The product is expensive."
"Imperva is too expensive for small and medium-sized enterprises. They're missing out on technology that helps them manage their data security better. Data security is essential because even the strongest network may be attacked from the inside without it."
"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 price of the solution is reasonable and it requires a license."
"The product is more costly than its competitors."
"I rate the product's pricing a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Oracle Database Vault?
The product is easy to use and provides good performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database Vault?
I do not handle pricing, so I am not aware of pricing details related to Oracle Database Vault.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database Vault?
Oracle Database Vault is not easy to set up, and if I lose the key, it can lead to significant issues. A more user-friendly setup process would be beneficial.
 

Also Known As

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
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Sample Customers

BlueCross BlueShield, eHarmony, EMF Broadcasting, GE Healthcare, Metro Bank, The Motley Fool, Siemens
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