Head-to-head · Database Security Software
Imperva Data Security vs DB Audit and Security 360
Imperva Data Security leads on 0 checks, DB Audit and Security 360 on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreImperva Data Security · 9.2/10
- Free trialonly DB Audit and Security 360
- Most featuresImperva Data Security · 5 of 5
Imperva Data Security scores higher on our rubric for database security software: 9.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #13.
On deployment, Imperva Data Security gives you Hybrid where DB Audit and Security 360 offers On-premises.
Imperva Data Security is the better fit for enterprise data security and governance. DB Audit and Security 360 is the better fit for low-cost on-premises database auditing.
- Imperva Data Security fits best
Enterprise data security and governance
- DB Audit and Security 360 fits best
Low-cost on-premises database auditing
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Imperva Data Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | DB Audit and Security 360 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Database Security Software | #13 in Database Security Software |
| Best for | Enterprise data security and governance | Low-cost on-premises database auditing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 260+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Imperva Data Security 5/5 · DB Audit and Security 360 4/5 | ||
| Activity monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access governance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data masking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Threat detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | On-premises |
| Database coverage | Broad platform | Broad platform |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Imperva Data Security is an enterprise platform for organizations protecting structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data across on-premises, cloud, multicloud, and hybrid environments. It brings together discovery and sensitive-data… Read the review → |
DB Audit and Security 360 is an installed database security and auditing solution for database administrators, security administrators, auditors, and operators. It tracks access, usage, data creation, changes, and deletions across multiple… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Imperva Data Security — where it wins
- Covers monitoring, discovery, risk analytics, governance, masking, and blocking
- Supports structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data environments
- Connects with Splunk, SIEM, CMDB, SOAR, and WAF tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than self-serve purchase
- Broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller teams' requirements
- Advanced coverage is divided across three paid packages
DB Audit and Security 360 — where it wins
- Audits database access, usage, changes, creations, and deletions
- Supports Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, and IBM DB2
- Combines alerts, reports, privilege management, and PCI/PII search
Where it doesn't
- Requires on-premises deployment on Windows or Linux
- No free plan; the trial period is limited to 30 days
- Annual maintenance renewal pricing is separate from the license
- Imperva Data Security9.2/10 · Pricing on request
Broad enterprise coverage for monitoring, governance, risk analysis, and data protection.
Visit ImpervaFull verdict → - DB Audit and Security 3608.1/10 · 30-day trial
A broad, low-cost on-premises database auditing suite with centralized controls and reporting.
Visit SoftTreeFull verdict →
More comparisons
- DataSunrise vs Imperva Data Security
- Aurva Database Activity Monitoring vs Imperva Data Security
- Imperva Data Security vs DSGuard
- Imperva Data Security vs DBHawk
- Imperva Data Security vs Oracle Data Safe
- Imperva Data Security vs Kron Database Access Manager
- Imperva Data Security vs Satori Data Security Platform
All database security software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update