IBM Security Guardium vs. Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Security Guardium
Score 8.5 out of 10
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IBM Security Guardium is IBM's data security posture management solution, that aims to offer organizations comprehensive visibility, actionable insights and real-time controls to help users comply with regulations, preserve privacy and secure your sensitive data — no matter where it is stored.N/A
Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Oracle's Audit Vault and database firewall is a database security option.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Security GuardiumOracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPricing is dependent based on data source environment.
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Community Pulse
IBM Security GuardiumOracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall
Considered Both Products
IBM Security Guardium
Chose IBM Security Guardium
somehow cheaper and having a much capliars to use it and having experience in it.
Chose IBM Security Guardium
The architecture of IBM Guardium give us flexibility to access activities, create policies and management. Easy deployment and stabilization of product can be other reason for preference. Can be easy manage and track activities' backup node of databases in a disaster recovery …
Chose IBM Security Guardium
IBM Guardium has sufficient platform supports comparing the others. The IBM Guardium users are very happy in Turkey, so it is a defacto. Agent stability is better than others. It has more capabilities than others(Vulnerability Assessment,Database Discovery, Data Classification, …
Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall

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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 7.0 out of 10
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Score 8.8 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 7.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
IBM Security GuardiumOracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(29 ratings)
7.0
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.8
(26 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Security GuardiumOracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
IBM Guardium is an ideal solution for the financial sector, providing data protection, regulatory compliance, insider threat detection and fraud prevention. Its comprehensive approach and advanced capabilities make it an essential tool for ensuring data security and integrity in financial institutions.
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Oracle
Any serious small or large business that is utilizing a mainstream database, purchase ordering system, and web platform should look into this software - especially if you're using softwares compliant with this protector. It really does do an outstanding job of addressing all weaknesses through auditing and vaulting the potential virus concerns.
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Pros
IBM
  • It's easy to implement, you don't need to be an expert.
  • The database is controlled and secure; its access is restricted to only authorized personnel.
  • The detection of threats is very good since the data will not be damaged because the monitoring of the software is very attentive, so the errors are analyzed before something can be damaged.
  • It has wonderful technical support willing to help at all times.
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Oracle
  • Error messages are very understandable, providing you are in the loop.
  • The more you [use] it, the more comfortable you feel with the product.
  • It is logical.
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Cons
IBM
  • Although it is a relatively simple software to use, it requires a bit of knowledge, which a new user cannot do without consolidating some previous knowledge.
  • The technical support team is not ideal; although, on many occasions we have not needed their help, the times we have interacted it has left us wanting more.
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Oracle
  • Ability to drive lower than metadata levels
  • Cost issues with coverage to multiple targets
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Likelihood to Renew
IBM
It is a perfect system to detect problems that we do not see manually, it is light, with a very simple learning curve and with great protection of our data, we will use it forever.
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Oracle
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Usability
IBM
It might look complex in the beginning but once you get hold of it by going through all of the documentation then it seems to be very smooth. The configuration is comparatively easy and the user can understand it on their own without any external help. The overall learning curve is Ok.
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Oracle
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Support Rating
IBM
There has been great support coming from IBM. It is easy to use and a great way to keep our data secure. I would recommend this to other possible users and if I were to move companies, I would recommend we use this there too. Thank you
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Oracle
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
IBM Security Guardium has extended capabilities of automatically locating databases and assessing the vulnerabilities and configuration flaws in them. IBM Security Guardium stacks up against other products due to the additional features that can be easily added to your IT systems after installation. Additionally, Guardium has the ability to monitor a mainframe database environment which makes it the best choice!
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Oracle
We did not evaluate other alternatives since most of our related products are Oracle.
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Return on Investment
IBM
  • Helps protect sensitive and confidential data, reducing the risk of data breaches and their financial and reputational consequences.
  • Provides regulatory compliance capabilities, helping organizations comply with regulations and standards specific to their industry.
  • Provides complete visibility and control over data access and usage activities.
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Oracle
  • Systems Infrastructure Protection
  • Multi-faceted Security for Complex Infrastructures
  • Favorable Internal User Experience & Management
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