Imperva SecureSphere Database Security vs jSonar comparison

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and jSonar are both solutions in the Database Security category. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.5, while jSonar is ranked #11. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security holds a 30.1% mindshare in DS, compared to jSonar’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of jSonar users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and jSonar are competing in database security. jSonar seems to have the upper hand due to its adaptability and cost-related satisfaction.

Features: Imperva offers robust threat intelligence, real-time protection, and extensive security policies. jSonar delivers scalable architecture, advanced analytics, and enhanced visibility across databases.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: jSonar is known for simple deployment and responsive customer service. Imperva, while more complex in setup, provides dependable assistance.

Pricing and ROI: Imperva has higher initial costs with strong long-term ROI due to its features. jSonar offers a more affordable initial investment with high ROI thanks to lower costs and flexibility.

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Categories and Ranking

Imperva SecureSphere Databa...

Ranking in Database Security

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

jSonar

Ranking in Database Security

11th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is 30.1%, down from 32.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of jSonar is 1.5%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PrashantParab

Security Analist at HDFC Bank

Provides cluster management and has the ability to receive alerts if anyone tries to tamper a database

It would be more efficient if we could manage the consoles of management servers from a single location. Currently, if the management server for our DR environment is separate from the production management server, we have to log in to each server individually. For example, to check the status of production servers integrated with Infowa, I need to log in to the production management server. Similarly, I have to log in to the DR management server to check the status of the DR servers. Connecting both servers and managing them through a single console would make it easier to handle all alerts in one place.

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reviewer1633014

DBA at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Serves as a data lake for database activity and helps to centralize and normalize data

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. It can be simplified as it is a little complicated. However, it has a lot of flexibility and capability. My advice to users considering the solution is to look at their requirements and see if they align with their needs. Ensure that some use cases are tested on the solution before purchasing because it is important to ensure the monitoring works.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They have very good documentation and knowledgebase resources that add to the depth of their support."

"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."

"I like Imperva SecureSphere platform forms. Imperva SecureSphere is the foundation for SecureSphere data, file and web application solutions."

"I would overall rate the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security as a product very positively with a score of 10 out of 10."

"The integration with CounterBreach is great."

"The product’s most valuable feature is real-time highlights."

"The company focuses on and has a passion for security."

"The audit feature is great. It is totally encrypted."

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"It allows us to run models against it and do reports against it without understanding the different database technologies."

"The centralization of the data is probably the most useful feature because we span multiple database technologies. We also find the GBDI portion of it very helpful."

Cons

"Data encryption. Yeah, Imperva needs to pull up on data encryption and make it a standard feature to allow maybe for tokenization, encryption of data, and things like that."

"The only challenge I see is that SecureSphere is deployed on servers or databases which are held on physical infrastructure. However, there are databases which are hosted on cloud platforms and Imperva has a separate tool altogether for that, not SecureSphere."

"They can maybe look at its pricing model. Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies."

"Sometimes the reports are cumbersome, and you have to drill down to get more information."

"Reporting could be improved."

"Its reporting can be improved. The reporting feature is currently not good enough for our clients."

"Imperva needs to improve their cloud capabilities."

"I would like to see integration such that there is support for different kinds of environments, such as on-premises versus cloud."

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"It can be simplified as it is a little complicated."

"It would be better if it were more user-friendly. Right now, it's a little bit of a complicated product to use. Another problem that we have is with encrypted traffic on Oracle. This is because it requires a database outage. That's a pain in the butt because you're monitoring critical systems, and they don't like outages."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual licensing fee for upgrading the device."

"The pricing is reasonable and competitive."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."

"The setup and license are quite expensive."

"The product is expensive."

"The cost of support for this solution is very expensive."

"It is very expensive."

"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."

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"I know it's not cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

27%

Computer Software Company

14%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

38%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

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Small Business

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Overview

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security:

Audits all access to sensitive data.
Alerts or blocks database attacks and unauthorized activities, in real time.
Detects and virtually patches database vulnerabilities.
Identifies excessive user rights and dormant users, and enables a complete rights review cycle.
Accelerates incident response and forensics investigations with advanced analytics.

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At JSonar we're passionate about solving today's complex and costly approach to database security. We empower enterprise organizations to meet the needs of their transforming business by delivering a 360-degree view of their database security and compliance program across any on-premise and cloud environments. We rapidly deploy a comprehensive database security platform at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions, delivering greater database coverage and richer, actionable security intelligence, all out of the box!

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Sample Customers

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

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