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Imperva SecureSphere Database Security vs Trustwave DbProtect comparison

Imperva and Trustwave are both solutions in the Database Security category. Imperva is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3, while Trustwave is ranked #10. Imperva holds a 26.3% mindshare in DS, compared to Trustwave’s 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Imperva users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trustwave users who would recommend it.
Imperva SecureSphere Databa...
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92% willing to recommend
Trustwave DbProtect
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Imperva SecureSphere and Trustwave DbProtect compete in the database security market, providing robust solutions to protect sensitive data. Imperva SecureSphere generally has better customer satisfaction though Trustwave DbProtect's advanced features make it a strong contender for businesses prioritizing these capabilities.

Features: Imperva SecureSphere offers comprehensive database monitoring, extensive compliance capabilities, and efficient data masking. Trustwave DbProtect is notable for its advanced threat detection, vulnerability management, and effective audit trails.

Room for Improvement: Imperva SecureSphere could enhance its GUI, streamline configuration processes, and improve policy customization. Trustwave DbProtect may benefit from simplifying its setup, reducing false positives in threat detection, and enhancing its reporting system.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Imperva SecureSphere is known for its efficient deployment and responsive customer support, making it accessible to users. Trustwave DbProtect's powerful features demand a more complex setup and support, which could be a barrier for some users.

Pricing and ROI: Imperva SecureSphere displays a competitive pricing structure with a strong return on investment appreciated by diverse users. Trustwave DbProtect involves higher upfront costs but offers a high-value proposition for organizations focusing on deep security features that result in targeted ROI outcomes.

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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
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trustwave DbProtect
Ranking in Database Security
10th
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 September 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is 26.3%, down from 32.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trustwave DbProtect is 4.4%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security26.3%
Trustwave DbProtect4.4%
Other69.3%
Database Security
 

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PrashantParab - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Marcelo Raza - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
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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

"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 Data Masking."
"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."
"We use it for database security, vulnerability analysis, discovery, and handling requests from applications and users."
"The integration with CounterBreach is great."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"The technical support for Imperva is super, super, super."
"The product’s most valuable feature is real-time highlights."
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"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."
"Transfer and vulnerability scanning are the most valuable features of this product."
"This solution helps our clients to monitor their database use, and detect violations of the policy."
 

Cons

"I'd like to see some sort of solution for storage."
"The solution is expensive."
"The firewall features are not very strong and should be improved."
"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."
"The interface is not user-friendly."
"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."
"The GUI for this solution could use some improvement."
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"I have seen that the tool's installation phase has some problems regarding the versions, specifically the version of SQL."
"The product does not have encryption or data masking."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The pricing is reasonable and competitive."
"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 price of the solution is reasonable and it requires a license."
"Pricing is low and scalable to add features and volume."
"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"The cost of support for this solution is very expensive."
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"I rate the pricing a five on a scale from one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest."
"The licensing fees, including support, are approximately $5,000 USD per database, per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
24%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Insurance Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise29
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Questions from the Community

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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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Trustwave DbProtect is a security platform designed for consistent monitoring and management of enterprise databases within the data center.

Built on a centrally managed and distributed architecture, DbProtect uncovers database weaknesses. This includes configuration mistakes, identification and access control issues, missing patches, or any toxic combination of settings that could lead to escalation of privileges attacks, data leakage, denial-of-service (DoS), or unauthorized modification of data held within data stores – both relational databases and big data stores.

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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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