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Imperva Data Security Fabric vs Trustwave DbProtect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

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
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (12th)
Trustwave 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 June 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 24.8%, down from 30.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trustwave DbProtect is 3.1%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.8%
Trustwave DbProtect3.1%
Other72.1%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1876449 - PeerSpot reviewer
BDM at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Has provided wide data coverage and supports flexible implementation for growing database environments
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security offers the most comprehensive coverage range of database types, which is a significant advantage. It has very flexible implementation modes and an understandable console. Even someone who is not a database administrator could work with it, understand the security events, and comprehend the data activity monitoring events.Data is the most important asset in any organization and the primary target of hackers. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security provides one of the best solutions to analyze data, maintain GDPR compliance, and help investigate any incidents. It is user-friendly and can start with a small scope. Unlike competitors such as IBM Guardium and Oracle, customers can start with a small scope and scale every year. This advantage allows them to invest less money initially while learning the solution. Year after year, they can add value scope and cover more databases in their organization with high quality. We have been working with Imperva SecureSphere Database Security for about 10 years. I started working with this project about five years ago.
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

"The solution is very stable."
"This is a stable product."
"They have very good documentation and knowledgebase resources that add to the depth of their support."
"Flexible reporting allows for customization that keeps the admins from having to interact with system automation."
"The company focuses on and has a passion for security."
"The functionality is very useable and easy to understand."
"It is probably the best solution out there in terms of data security."
"We have seen our security risk decreased due to customization and meeting all the security needs for every application."
"I have found that transfer and vulnerability scanning are the most valuable features of this product."
"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."
"Knowing what is in your enterprise and its vulnerabilities can save you from being the next headline."
"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."
 

Cons

"The GUI needs to be improved and made more user-friendly. This solution is a little complicated compared with other solutions for database auditing because of the GUI interface."
"Setup is actually complex due to the nature of the product and needs deep knowledge of the solution to get things working with minor effort."
"The deployment is not easy."
"SecureSphere activity log can be used with Imperva CounterBreach in an effort to protect enterprise data from theft and loss caused. Since such is core to its function, I would like to see future versions to integrate such options."
"It can be simplified as it is a little complicated."
"All areas of this product have room for improvement."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"Its reporting can be improved. The reporting feature is currently not good enough for our clients."
"I have seen that the tool's installation phase has some problems regarding the versions, specifically the version of SQL."
"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."
"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."
"We encountered issues with stability, especially during database upgrades and migration."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They have introduced new price models, which makes the product more affordable now."
"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."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"Pricing is low and scalable to add features and volume."
"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."
"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 is very high but compared to the price of the overall solution, then I think it's a good deal because the solution itself is great."
"The licensing fees, including support, are approximately $5,000 USD per database, per year."
"I rate the pricing a five on a scale from one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
10%
Government
9%
Performing Arts
6%
 

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
 

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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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