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Imperva Data Security Fabric vs McAfee Vulnerability Manager for Databases [EOL] comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Imperva Data Security Fabric
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Database Security (2nd), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (14th), Data Security Platforms (DSP) (5th)
McAfee Vulnerability Manage...
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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.
Wahidur Rahman - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Executive Officer at United Commercial Bank Limited
The solution's activity monitoring is valuable, but it should have more integrations and updates overall
Our primary use case for this solution is activity, authentication, and scans for audit purposes and priority assessments The feature I have found most valuable is activity monitoring. McAfee has not had many legacy features. They are not updating their value adjustment.In the next feature, I'd…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution enables clients to achieve data security, whether on cloud or on prem."
"The ROI based on the number of prevented, and detected, information security incidents can be classified as high."
"It is very easy to use, and it helps us to discover the databases."
"Scalability is one of the most powerful features of Imperva."
"I like almost everything about the solution, including sensitive data scanning, which is the most important, the data discovery is great as well, and I like the activity monitoring, which was the main reason we purchased the tool."
"They have very good documentation and knowledgebase resources that add to the depth of their support."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"Imperva Security Sphere is something that I recommend any day, anytime because they are very much focused on security as a passion."
"The support is very good. They are very quick to respond when we have issues."
"The feature I have found most valuable is activity monitoring."
"The technical support is good; they are knowledgeable."
"For the most part, technical support has been great."
"This is a product that I can recommend to others who are interested in using it."
 

Cons

"A disadvantage of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, particularly relevant for ex-Soviet Union countries where there is Russian influence, is that we don't cover Russian types of databases."
"It is quite expensive. We wanted it in my former organization, but the price was very high."
"Rebranding this is a pain in the current environment."
"Imperva SecureSphere Database Security could improve the database defense feature called camouflage. This feature was responsible for the data mask but now it does not work well and we need another solution. All our banks have teams that are regarded with care and they need to mask sensitive data in order to provide testing to developers."
"Due to restrictions because of sanctions in Iran, we do not have support for this solution."
"Technical support for this solution needs improvement."
"There were many stability issues with the upgrade procedure. The technical support team didn't know how to handle them."
"I have worked with IBM before, and I prefer its ease of deployment and management. Imperva SecureSphere Database Security has tricky deployment, whereas IBM's deployment is straightforward because of the UI."
"Technical support could be more responsive."
"The endpoint security is terrible."
"In the next feature, I'd like to see more integrations and updates overall, specifically bottom tech."
"The UI needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"I know it's not cheap."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."
"The pricing is reasonable and competitive."
"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."
"It is very expensive."
"The product is expensive."
"It's not expensive compared to other products that are available."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
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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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