Imperva Data Security Fabric Reviews

Our primary use case for the solution is as a data lake for database activity, so it centralizes and normalizes all the data.

All the data in different databases and activities are centralized and normalized, making reporting easy. Additionally, it allows us to run models against it and do reports against it without understanding the different database technologies. We find all these features and capabilities valuable.

We have been using the solution for approximately three years.

The solution is stable, but currently, we only have three people supporting the entire platform for maintenance which is not ideal.

I cannot comment on scalability as we are yet to scale and have not had issues with it. Approximately 100 different users on application teams are utilizing the solution for database activities, audit-related data and reports.

We have had a good experience with technical support, and we don't have any complaints. We have contacted them through IBM because they're the reseller and also directly. The technical support team is solid.

The initial setup is straightforward. I rate it a nine out of ten.

I cannot comment on the overall pricing of the solution because we purchased it through IBM, but IBM is quite expensive, so we are considering moving to another solution.

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.

We use Imperva Data Security for API security and to protect data from various threats. It plays a crucial role in application security, bot protection, and safeguarding our database. It is used for both application and database security, leveraging machine learning for automation and providing flexible implementation options.

Imperva Data Security has significantly advanced our database and application security, automated many processes, and reduced the human error risk. It offers a stable, scalable solution that simplifies management and enhances data and application protection. Our clients have experienced improved API security and overall data threat protection.

The most valuable features include a great level of automation, machine learning for attack validation, and a very flexible and comfortable management console. It is very useful for both application and data security. Additionally, it has the nearest false positive rate, ensuring that good traffic is not blocked while protecting against attacks.

One area for improvement is the inclusion of a load balancer in on-premises solutions. Some customers have found the pricing to be high, although the subscription model has made it more flexible. Also, better integration of load balancers for application security could be an added advantage.

We have been using Imperva Data Security to distribute and manage database and application security for approximately ten years.

The solution is very stable. We have had no issues with the hardware devices breaking down, indicating its robustness and reliability.

Imperva Data Security offers excellent scalability. It is very flexible and can handle different sizes and requirements efficiently, scaling from smaller implementations to larger, more complex deployments.

Customer support from Imperva is very good, rated nine to ten points. They provide first-line support for the Russian-speaking region and a big team of security experts who are available twenty-four-seven to assist customers.

Positive

We have knowledge of IBM Guardium but are primarily focused on Imperva Data Security. Other solutions do not offer the comprehensive functionality that Imperva Data Security provides.

The initial setup of Imperva Data Security is generally straightforward but may take some effort. For most deployments, it takes about one to two weeks, with involvement from various departments to tune and switch the traffic.

Implementation is usually managed internally, with two engineers supporting all solutions in countries with hundreds of installations. Assistant by partner firms is also commonplace based on customer requirements.

Pricing can be considered high by some customers, but the subscription model helps in making it more flexible. Imperva offers value for its price because it invests significantly in research and development.

IBM Guardium is a competitor, particularly for data activity monitoring and Data Security. However, it doesn't match the comprehensive functionality of Imperva Data Security.

The solution scales very flexibly and is generally easy to maintain. It is a very automated system, making it less complex to manage. The reporting and compliance tools are very powerful and flexible. The solution's stability and reliability are exceptional.

The solution provides significant benefits such as compliance and security. Its data risk analytics tool helps reduce numerous events to more manageable incidents.

The product's most valuable features are PPA auditing and database assessments. It has an efficient real-time alert functionality as well.

The platform doesn’t support some newer databases, such as Oracle on Ubuntu or databases running on Gatsby. Coverage for certain banking databases, like T24, needs enhancement as well.

Additionally, its encryption capabilities need improvement. 

We have been using Imperva SecureSphere Database Security for four years. 

The technical support services could improve in terms of response times. It often takes too long to get issues resolved. They could provide live support sessions as well. 

Neutral

The pricing is reasonable and competitive. It is affordable for most enterprises, although costs can vary depending on the modules. There are additional costs for support services. 

The solution's data masking feature is excellent and works very well. It effectively supports compliance needs. It has improved visibility and real-time alerting, making it easier to identify and respond to malicious activity.

It uses database profiling to learn normal behavior and detect anomalies. It creates a baseline for detecting unusual activities.

The interface has remained the same for years, and an update would be beneficial.

I rate it a nine out of ten. 

We are using Imperva SecureSphere Database Security for database protection.

The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are vulnerability assessment, enrichment security policy, and security

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security can improve something in all the versions I have used.

In an upcoming release, there should be a more simplistic way to learn the policy. The security policies can be complex, you need to know the attacks in order to give the portal a security policy. They should be more user-friendly to a level you do not need an expert.

I have been using Imperva SecureSphere Database Security for approximately 10 years.

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is stable.

Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is suitable for small, medium, and enterprise companies.

The support of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security has good support.

The initial setup of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security is straightforward if you have the experience. If you are able to configure the solution well it can be implemented in one day.

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.

My advice to others is before they go and implement a database security device, you need to know exactly what you need. You need to do the right review on your network and see what is the case study that you will need in order to protect the database in the best way. 

I rate Imperva SecureSphere Database Security a nine out of ten.

The use case is for database services, security purposes, and access capabilities. In DAM, we cannot use inline mode due to the blocking that is there. Details can be shared and accessed to see, for example, information about the DB, who's using it, its applications, et cetera. There are all kinds of reporting that can be accessed. We submit reports to the customer.

The audit feature is great. It is totally encrypted. Nobody can tamper with the details. For example, a DB admin can change the audit, however, if they are using the DAM product, that is totally different infrastructure so that the log, since it is an agent-based solution, whatever the activity will be done in the server regarding the database audit will be captured by the audit and that agent. The communication is totally encrypted and nobody can tamper with that data.

The initial setup is not overly complex.  

Some cloud versions are not supported by the agent. For example, we had a client that wanted to move to the cloud and wanted to use AWS, however, it was not possible. Imperva should have every kind of agent.

I've used the solution for around three years. I've used it for a while now. 

The solution is stable. It's very reliable and the performance is good.

It's a scalable solution. It's good. If we can just change the gateway or if it is a VM right now, we can upgrade the resources, or we can install many more agents in the server, in other servers, and we can take more servers behind it so that we can capture all the data for any of the server.

Technical support is good. Sometimes we have to raise a ticket and we get good, proper support. There's no issue.

The the setup itself is not too complex, it's conceptual. You have to understand at least the basics of the database. That's it. You don't have to be a DB admin, however, as a security engineer, you just need some small knowledge of a database, for example, what the database is, what the table is, et cetera.

We are partners. 

I'd recommend the solution. If a company has a plan for the Imperva DAM solution, it can, while still not using the Imperva WAF solution. The WAF solution is also good. We can use the WAF as well as DAM. We have a box, a gateway, or management that is used for both cases.

If an organization wants to do both the cases like I have a database, I have a web server, I want to secure both the infrastructures, I know I can strictly go for the Imperva, and Imperva will give management of two gateways for two different solutions, and that's it. It can be a complete package.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

The tool's most valuable features are DDoS protection, database security, and web application firewall. 

The benefits are operational. The outcome comes from preventing an attack on the organization. On the operational side, you generally have good, decent security measures for your application, database, and digital assets.

The tool's enrichment policy is doing a great job monitoring the database.

Imperva Data Security needs to improve first-level support. 

I have been working with the product for ten years. 

I would recommend the product to others and rate it a nine out of ten. 

The solution is very important for security. Some of our clients do not understand what they need to do and how to do it. We use Imperva’s PoV and demo platforms to explain it to the clients easily and see where it fits into the process.

It is easy to get the solution to the clients. The real-time monitoring capability makes it easy for our clients to get the tool. The tool meets our requirements. The time to detect vulnerabilities has gotten a lot quicker. We have a faster reaction time when something goes wrong within the data environment.

The deployment is not easy.

I have been using the solution for three months.

Imperva data centers are stable, and we can switch between any one of them. However, internet connections in South Africa are not always stable. A client that needs international connectivity will find the tool to be reasonably stable. As a partner, I consider the tool stable because I know how the data centers switch between each other. However, the network is not stable.

I rate the product’s scalability an eight out of ten. Our clients are usually medium and enterprise-level businesses.

The deployment is not difficult, but it is not easy because I am new to the product. I rate the ease of setup a six out of ten. I had to get help. The deployment took three days.

The pricing is reasonably good in South Africa. We can speak to our channel partner for the pricing.

I have good access to some consoles and live streams of threat analysis. I can warn the clients about things that are not yet happening within the environment to start taking mitigation actions. Users can be guided to start looking for the threats and configuring their security network. If there is a big vulnerability, we can start working on mitigation factors using Imperva. I understand how Large Language Models work. A quick analysis of models and behavior can be done. Globally, data can be shared much quicker with the analytics that can be done within the big data centers where Imperva is located. I will recommend the tool to others.

Many people do not know where their data is and how to protect it. With a little bit of experience, the product will help them understand that they can find and protect data a lot quicker, whether it is in a database or in someone's computer on a network that nobody knows about. If set up correctly, we can be more proactive in preventing security leaks or data leaks rather than only finding out about them three to four months after the breach has taken place.

Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

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.

I have been using the solution for three years.

The tool's pricing is flexible and affordable for small and medium enterprises.

I rate the product an eight out of ten.