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Imperva SecureSphere Database Security vs Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform comparison

Imperva and Protegrity are both solutions in the Database Security category. Imperva is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.7, while Protegrity is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.5. Imperva holds a 30.7% mindshare in DS, compared to Protegrity’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Imperva users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Protegrity users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security and Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform are competing products in the data security solutions category. Imperva has the upper hand in terms of ease of deployment and customer support experiences, while Protegrity’s comprehensive feature set offers a potentially more versatile solution.

Features: Imperva SecureSphere provides advanced database activity monitoring, real-time protection, and detailed auditing capabilities. Protegrity focuses on end-to-end data protection with tokenization and encryption, ensuring security both in storage and transit. Imperva's strength is database protection, whereas Protegrity offers a broader data protection scope.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Imperva SecureSphere is noted for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. Protegrity’s platform may be more complex during deployment due to its comprehensive features but offers extensive support to assist with integration challenges. Imperva provides a faster implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Imperva SecureSphere generally has a lower initial setup cost with a strong ROI due to its targeted database security approach. Protegrity, while potentially more expensive upfront, provides value through extensive data protection capabilities, suggesting a different ROI model.

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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
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Protegrity’s Data Protectio...
Ranking in Database Security
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Data Governance (18th), Data Masking (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is 30.7%, down from 32.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is 0.7%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Andrew_Kampolo - PeerSpot reviewer
The fine-grained auditing available on the platform makes life easier and helps explain anything happening in your database
Imperva's most valuable features are ease of use and log correlation. I also like the ability to trace activity from the host machine to the server access, the user details, and the exact query that they executed. If a database administrator or application process executes a query on the database, people know exactly what was executed, including all the variables. For example, it will tell you how many rows they were trying to select on which table, and you get the OS information, network details, IPs, and the user. That fine-grained auditing available on the platform makes life easier and helps explain anything happening in your database.
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Vinoth Raj Prabhakaran - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial data security, good support, and straightforward initial setup
The initial setup of Protegrity Data Security was straightforward. However, we had a few problems, it's not multi-tenanted. It does not have a hierarchy of roles and differential priorities. To have the initial sandbox version of Protegrity Data Security up and running, took approximately one week. However, it needed to be set up in a resilient way because if it fails, then it is going to be a challenge bringing back the lost information. We have to be particular in terms of architecting it correctly which is taking us a bit of time. We are anticipating anywhere between four to six weeks to be finished.
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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

"This solution has helped secure our Internet-based services, protecting us against DoS and other types of web-based attacks."
"The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are the user-friendliness, easy-to-use interface compared to competitors, database operations do not need a specialist, and simple to manage for our security team. Additionally, the solution can show all the databases and the level of sensitivity. It can show what is more sensitive or less sensitive."
"The most valuable feature is the automatic reports on new databases, which gives us up-to-date inventory management."
"The integration is great."
"The tool's pricing is flexible and affordable for small and medium enterprises."
"The company focuses on and has a passion for security."
"The performance of the solution is good."
"Imperva's most valuable features are ease of use and log correlation. I also like the ability to trace activity from the host machine to the server access, the user details, and the exact query that they executed. If a database administrator or application process executes a query on the database, people know exactly what was executed, including all the variables."
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"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"The product is stable."
"Its technical support team is helpful."
 

Cons

"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."
"It is quite expensive. I would prefer a lower price."
"The agent does not monitor databases in the containers."
"The GUI for this solution could use some improvement."
"The firewall features are not very strong and should be improved."
"Database security from the access management perspective could be better."
"Its reporting can be improved. The reporting feature is currently not good enough for our clients."
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"The solution's UI could be better."
"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."
"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."
 

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 setup and license are quite expensive."
"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"The price of the solution is reasonable. The cost of the solution depends on the customer, they have the flex protect licensing which can vary in price."
"The cost of support for this solution 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."
"They have introduced new price models, which makes the product more affordable now."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
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"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
15%
Insurance Company
7%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
36%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?
My recommendation is Imperva.
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What do you like most about Imperva SecureSphere Database Security?
The tool's pricing is flexible and affordable for small and medium enterprises.
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What do you like most about Protegrity Data Security?
The product is stable.
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What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?
Protegrity is using a different OS, which has some bugs. Sometimes, it's causing an initialization error.
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What is your primary use case for Protegrity Data Security?
We use the solution to encrypt sensitive data like PII data. Any unauthorized person cannot find the exact sensitive value in case of data issues. We are using that tool to protect sensitive data.
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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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Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform offers robust data security solutions tailored for enterprises seeking advanced data protection measures.

Designed for businesses needing comprehensive data protection, Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform provides encryption, anonymization, and monitoring to secure sensitive data across multiple environments. Its adaptability allows organizations to handle complex data privacy regulations.

What are the key features of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform?
  • Encryption: Safeguards data both at rest and in transit with sophisticated encryption technologies.
  • Anonymization: Ensures compliance and privacy by anonymizing personal data.
  • Monitoring: Continuous data activity monitoring helps in detecting suspicious activities and preventing breaches.
What benefits and ROI should users consider?
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets standards like GDPR and CCPA, reducing legal risks.
  • Cost Efficiency: Minimizes data breach costs through effective data protection.
  • Scalability: Supports growing data needs without compromising security.

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is particularly beneficial in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail, providing tailored security measures that protect sensitive customer data and foster trust. Its industry-specific solutions enhance data integrity and privacy, supporting organizations in maintaining competitive advantages.

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Sample Customers

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