# Best Database Security Software

  *By [Lauren Worth](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/lauren-worth)*

   Database security software protects data within databases by controlling access and ensuring safe data handling. These platforms are used across industries to protect sensitive information by monitoring database activities and verifying that only authorized users have access.

Database security platforms incorporate security assessment and testing, which help maintain robust security standards by simulating potential threats. Encryption is also critical to database security tools, ensuring data remains secure even in a breach. These versatile security solutions secure on-premise, cloud, or hybrid databases and offer additional layers of protection that complement other security measures.

While there are overlaps with broader [data security solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-security), database security tools specifically focus on database protection, making them indispensable for enterprises aiming to strengthen their data security framework.

To qualify for inclusion in the Database Security software category, a product must:

- Integrate with on-premise, cloud, or hybrid databases
- Enforce database access control policies
- Encrypt data at rest
- Monitor or record database activity





## Best Database Security Software At A Glance

- **Leader:** [Satori Data Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/satori-data-security-platform/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [DBHawk](https://www.g2.com/products/dbhawk/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [DBHawk](https://www.g2.com/products/dbhawk/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Satori Data Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/satori-data-security-platform/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault/reviews)


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## Top-Rated Products (Ranked by G2 Score)
  ### 1. [Satori Data Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/satori-data-security-platform/reviews)
  Satori is a Data Security Platform (DSP) that enables self-service data and analytics. Unlike the traditional manual data access process, with Satori, users have a personal data portal where they can see all available datasets and gain immediate access to them. Satori’s DSP dynamically applies the appropriate security and access policies, and the users get secure data access in seconds instead of weeks. Satori’s comprehensive DSP manages access, permissions, security, and compliance policies - all from a single console. Satori continuously discovers sensitive data across data stores and dynamically tracks data usage while applying relevant security policies. Satori enables data teams to scale effective data usage across the organization while meeting all data security and compliance requirements.


  **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 87

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Commvault](https://www.g2.com/sellers/commvault)
- **Company Website:** https://www.commvault.com
- **Year Founded:** 1996
- **HQ Location:** Eatontown, New Jersey, United States
- **Twitter:** @Commvault (64,738 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/163166/ (3,456 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Computer & Network Security
  - **Company Size:** 56% Mid-Market, 24% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (16 reviews)
- Security (14 reviews)
- Access Control (13 reviews)
- Data Protection (11 reviews)
- Features (11 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (7 reviews)
- Complexity Management (5 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (4 reviews)

  ### 2. [Oracle Data Safe](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-data-safe/reviews)
  Data Safe is a unified control center for your Oracle Databases which helps you understand the sensitivity of your data, evaluate risks to data, mask sensitive data, implement and monitor security controls, assess user security, monitor user activity, and address data security compliance requirements. Whether you’re using Oracle Autonomous Database or Oracle Database Cloud Service (Exadata, Virtual Machine, or Bare Metal), Data Safe delivers essential data security capabilities as a service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 62

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 45% Enterprise, 29% Small-Business


  ### 3. [DataSunrise Database Security](https://www.g2.com/products/datasunrise-database-security/reviews)
  DataSunrise Database Security is a comprehensive, high-performance software solution designed to protect sensitive data across diverse database environments, including SQL and NoSQL databases, both on-premises and in the cloud. By integrating advanced security features, DataSunrise ensures real-time protection against external and internal threats, helping organizations maintain compliance with various regulatory standards. Key Features and Functionality: - Database Activity Monitoring (DAM): Continuously tracks and audits all database activities to detect unauthorized access and potential security breaches. - Database Firewall: Provides real-time defense against SQL injections and other malicious attacks by monitoring and controlling database traffic. - Dynamic and Static Data Masking: Protects sensitive information by dynamically obscuring data in real-time or statically masking data in non-production environments. - Sensitive Data Discovery and Classification: Automatically identifies and categorizes sensitive data to prioritize protection efforts. - Vulnerability Assessment: Proactively identifies and addresses potential database vulnerabilities to strengthen security posture. - Regulatory Compliance Management: Automates compliance processes for standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX, simplifying adherence to regulatory requirements. Primary Value and Problem Solved: DataSunrise addresses the critical need for robust database security by offering a unified platform that combines multiple security functions. It enables organizations to protect their sensitive data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and compliance violations. By providing real-time monitoring, threat detection, and automated compliance management, DataSunrise helps businesses mitigate risks, prevent data breaches, and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of their data assets.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [DataSunrise](https://www.g2.com/sellers/datasunrise)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Seattle, WA
- **Twitter:** @datasunrise (194 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/datasunrise-inc (129 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Data Security (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)
- Security (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

  ### 4. [IBM Guardium Data Detection and Response](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-guardium-data-detection-and-response/reviews)
  IBM Guardium DDR (Data Detection and Response) is a data security solution that helps organizations detect, analyze, and respond to potential data threats in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It provides centralized visibility, advanced threat detection, and automated response capabilities to protect sensitive data and minimize security risks across diverse IT infrastructures. Key Features and Benefits: • Complete Data Visibility: See everything happening across your data, whether it’s stored on premises, in the cloud or in hybrid environments. Consolidate fragmented security tools in a single view, monitor every data interaction and quickly identify suspicious activity • AI-Powered Threat Detection: Detect potential threats before they escalate. Leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to continuously monitor for unusual data patterns, unauthorized access attempts or changes in behavior. • Automated Incident Response: Prioritize threats by severity and focus on the most important issues. Immediately identify abnormal activity in near realtime and automate incident response workflows, minimizing potential damage and downtime. As part of IBM® Guardium® Data Security Center, Guardium DDR can address the security challenges you face with a holistic strategy that focuses on early risk detection, threat prioritization, and protecting data in motion and at rest. Availability: IBM Guardium DDR is available for purchase on AWS Marketplace and IBM Marketplace.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 32

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm)
- **Year Founded:** 1911
- **HQ Location:** Armonk, NY
- **Twitter:** @IBM (708,000 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/ (324,553 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** SWX:IBM

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 41% Enterprise, 41% Mid-Market


  ### 5. [Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-audit-vault-and-database-firewall/reviews)
  Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall monitors Oracle and non-Oracle database traffic to detect and block threats, as well as improves compliance reporting by consolidating audit data from databases, operating systems, directories, and other sources.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 24

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 52% Enterprise, 28% Mid-Market


  ### 6. [SAP SQL Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sql-anywhere/reviews)
  SAP® SQL Anywhere® solutions deliver enterprise-level data management and synchronization capabilities. The solutions are designed to run in remote and mobile environments on a wide range of small-footprint devices and in real-world conditions.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 79

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SAP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sap)
- **Year Founded:** 1972
- **HQ Location:** Walldorf
- **Twitter:** @SAP (297,024 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/ (141,341 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:SAP

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Data Scientist
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 41% Enterprise, 36% Mid-Market


  ### 7. [Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-data-masking-and-subsetting/reviews)
  Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting helps database customers improve security, accelerate compliance, and reduce IT costs by sanitizing copies of production data for testing, development, and other activities and by easily discarding unnecessary data.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 20

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 57% Enterprise, 24% Mid-Market


  ### 8. [Oracle Advanced Security](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-advanced-security/reviews)
  Oracle Advanced Security provides two important preventive controls to protect sensitive data at the source: encryption and redaction. Together, these two controls form the foundation of Oracle's defense-in-depth, multi-layered database security solution.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 17

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (826,383 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 55% Enterprise, 35% Mid-Market


  ### 9. [Trellix Database Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-database-security/reviews)
  Maximum data security, minimal impact on hardware resources


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 33

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Trellix](https://www.g2.com/sellers/trellix)
- **Year Founded:** 2004
- **HQ Location:** Milpitas, CA
- **Twitter:** @Trellix (241,624 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/44195/ (811 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 36% Small-Business, 33% Enterprise


  ### 10. [IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault/reviews)
  IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) tightly controls access to secrets and encryption keys by authenticating against trusted sources of identity such as Active Directory, LDAP, Kubernetes, CloudFoundry, and cloud platforms. Vault enables fine grained authorization of which users and applications are permitted access to secrets and keys. Some of Vault's main use cases include: - Secrets Management - Identity Brokering - Data Encryption


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 45

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [HashiCorp](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hashicorp)
- **Company Website:** https://www.hashicorp.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Twitter:** @hashicorp (102,020 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2830763/ (2,193 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 41% Mid-Market, 35% Enterprise


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (1 reviews)
- Easy Management (1 reviews)
- Integrations (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive (1 reviews)

  ### 11. [DBHawk](https://www.g2.com/products/dbhawk/reviews)
  Zero Trust Database Access with Unified Web-Based IDE. With Datasparc's patented flagship product DBHawk, users only receive access to the data they need. DBHawk provides zero trust database access to on-premise and cloud databases. DBHawk supports a wide array of SQL and NoSQL databases, including AWS Athena, Amazon Redshift, Cassandra, Greenplum, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP Hana, and Teradata. DBHawk integrates with SAML, LDAP, SSO, and OKTA. Its comprehensive object access control policy, dynamic data masking and auditing features allow logging all database activities, making it ideal for organizations seeking to comply with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 24

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Datasparc](https://www.g2.com/sellers/datasparc)
- **HQ Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Twitter:** @DBHawkSQLTool (162 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/9488234/ (10 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 52% Mid-Market, 32% Enterprise


  ### 12. [Acra](https://www.g2.com/products/cossack-labs-acra/reviews)
  Acra security suite is the first choice proactive security toolbox for preventing real-world data leakage risks, encrypting and decrypting data between application and database, and complying to encryption-demanding regulations that large and small companies face nowadays. Acra builds data defense in depth layers and serves to transform companies’ infrastructure into Zero Trust infrastructure for data security. It prevents data breaches by encryption, firewalling, IDS, gives searchable data encryption without changing app code, and works with modern cloud. Acra is best suited for corporate infrastructures and applications working for large enterprises, startups, and tech-savvy SMEs from healthcare, traditional and embedded financing, as well as unbundled banking, modern fintech, critical infrastructures, and other industries. Acra is a flagship data security software product created by Cossack Labs, a British company, headquartered in London, with R&D in Kyiv, Ukraine.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Cossack Labs](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cossack-labs)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** London, England
- **Twitter:** @cossacklabs (2,524 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10959787 (41 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 43% Mid-Market, 36% Small-Business


  ### 13. [IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-guardium-vulnerability-assessment/reviews)
  IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment scans data infrastructures (databases, data warehouses and big data environments) to detect vulnerabilities, and suggests remedial actions. The solution identifies exposures such as missing patches, weak passwords, unauthorized changes and misconfigured privileges. Full reports are provided as well as suggestions to address all vulnerabilities. Guardium Vulnerability Assessment detects behavioral vulnerabilities such as account sharing, excessive administrative logins and unusual after-hours activity. It identifies threats and security gaps in databases that could be exploited by hackers.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm)
- **Year Founded:** 1911
- **HQ Location:** Armonk, NY
- **Twitter:** @IBM (708,000 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/ (324,553 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** SWX:IBM

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 58% Enterprise, 25% Mid-Market


  ### 14. [SQL Secure](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-secure/reviews)
  SQL Secure does not install any components, DLLs, scripts, stored procedures or tables on the SQL Server instances being monitored.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 21

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Idera, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/idera-inc-6c9eda01-43cf-4bd5-b70c-70f59610d9a0)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Houston, TX
- **Twitter:** @MigrationWiz (484 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/bittitan (69 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 52% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market


  ### 15. [IDERA SQL Compliance Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/idera-sql-compliance-manager/reviews)
  SQL Compliance Manager is a comprehensive database auditing solution that monitors and tracks changes to SQL Server objects and data, and sends alerts on suspicious activity. SQL Compliance Manager also generates audit reports to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and data security requirements such as GDPR, SOX, PCI, and HIPAA.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Idera, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/idera-inc-6c9eda01-43cf-4bd5-b70c-70f59610d9a0)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Houston, TX
- **Twitter:** @MigrationWiz (484 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/bittitan (69 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business


  ### 16. [MyDiamo](https://www.g2.com/products/mydiamo/reviews)
  The Leading Security Solution for Open Source Database


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Penta Security Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/penta-security-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1997
- **HQ Location:** Seoul
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/penta-security-inc/about/ (85 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 42% Small-Business


  ### 17. [Assure Security](https://www.g2.com/products/assure-security/reviews)
  Enabling your organization to comply with cybersecurity regulations and strengthen IBM i security by controlling access to systems and data, enforcing data privacy, monitoring for compliance, and assessing risks.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Precisely](https://www.g2.com/sellers/precisely-0b25c016-ffa5-4f51-9d9e-fcbc9f54cc55)
- **HQ Location:** Burlington, Massachusetts
- **Twitter:** @PreciselyData (3,966 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/64863146/ (2,962 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise


  ### 18. [Aryson SQL Password Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/aryson-sql-password-recovery/reviews)
  SQL Server Password is very crucial for the SQL Server Administrators regarding database security. Loss of such password causes a pathetic situation. But, Don't worry, here is an authentic and reliable solution to recover SQL SA Password. This SQL Server Password Recovery software tool allows to remove and reset or change SQL Server user password. It enables to crack or remove users as well as SQL Server Administrator account password successfully.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Aryson Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aryson-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- **Twitter:** @Arysontec (46 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/13397311/ (107 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 64% Enterprise, 27% Small-Business


  ### 19. [Immuta](https://www.g2.com/products/immuta/reviews)
  Immuta enables organizations to unlock value from their cloud data by protecting it and providing secure access. The Immuta Data Security Platform provides sensitive data discovery, security and access control, data activity monitoring, and has deep integrations with the leading cloud data platforms. Immuta is now trusted by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies around the world to secure their data. Founded in 2015, Immuta is headquartered in Boston, MA.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 15

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Immuta](https://www.g2.com/sellers/immuta)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Boston, Massachusetts
- **Twitter:** @immuta (38,117 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/immuta/ (196 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 67% Enterprise, 20% Mid-Market


  ### 20. [Covax Polymer](https://www.g2.com/products/covax-polymer/reviews)
  Our Polymer platform is a first-of-its- kind data security and control solution. We secure any type of data, anywhere it goes, with always-on protection – leveraging the latest in artificial intelligence, machine and deep learning, and a patented form of blockchain. By making data effectively self-aware – organizations control and get full transparency into when, where, and by whom data is accessed. The Polymer platform is essentially “plug and play,” making deployment and implementation quick and easy.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Covax Data](https://www.g2.com/sellers/covax-data)
- **Year Founded:** 2019
- **HQ Location:** Tucson, US
- **Twitter:** @covaxdata (16 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/29290810 (4 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market


  ### 21. [Imperva Data Security Fabric](https://www.g2.com/products/imperva-data-security-fabric/reviews)
  Hidden risks expose your data. Imperva Discovery and Assessment discovers unknown databases, classifies sensitive data and detects database vulnerabilities.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 7

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Thales Group](https://www.g2.com/sellers/thales-group)
- **HQ Location:** Austin, Texas
- **Twitter:** @ThalesCloudSec (6,933 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/22579/ (1,369 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** EPA:HO
- **Total Revenue (USD mm):** $15,854

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 57% Enterprise, 43% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customization (1 reviews)
- Customization Features (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)
- Scalability (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)

  ### 22. [Protegrity](https://www.g2.com/products/protegrity/reviews)
  Protegrity’s data protection solutions and products can improve your business capabilities through protected and dynamic data sharing. Our comprehensive range of methods enable you to unlock your data and bring it to life. The Protegrity Data Protection Software provides the most comprehensive range of protection no matter where your data rests, moves, or is used including on-prem, in the cloud, and everywhere in between.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Protegrity](https://www.g2.com/sellers/protegrity)
- **Year Founded:** 1996
- **HQ Location:** Stamford, US
- **Twitter:** @Protegrity (4,470 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/15741 (373 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 43% Mid-Market, 29% Enterprise


  ### 23. [SecuPi Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/secupi-platform/reviews)
  SecuPi helps enterprises protect and take control of their data, ensuring it is discovered, monitored, governed, and secured in a compliant way. The SecuPi Data Security Platform gives organizations clarity into where sensitive data lives, who is accessing it, and how it is being used. By unifying discovery, monitoring, access control, and enforcement into one consistent approach, SecuPi embeds security directly into business applications, analytics, cloud platforms, and AI workloads, so data remains protected at every stage: in motion, in use, and at rest. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies across financial services, insurance, telecom, retail, and beyond, SecuPi helps security and compliance leaders reduce risk, simplify regulatory demands, and accelerate digital transformation with confidence.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SecuPi](https://www.g2.com/sellers/secupi)
- **Company Website:** https://www.secupi.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** New York, US
- **Twitter:** @Secu_Pi (259 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/secupi (72 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 33% Enterprise, 25% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Security (7 reviews)
- Data Protection (5 reviews)
- Data Security (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (3 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (4 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (3 reviews)
- Integration Issues (3 reviews)
- Complexity Issues (2 reviews)
- Complexity Management (2 reviews)

  ### 24. [DBArtisan](https://www.g2.com/products/dbartisan/reviews)
  DBArtisan is a comprehensive database administration solution to manage multiple DBMSs from one central console.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Idera, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/idera-inc-6c9eda01-43cf-4bd5-b70c-70f59610d9a0)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Houston, TX
- **Twitter:** @MigrationWiz (484 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/bittitan (69 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 45% Enterprise, 27% Mid-Market


  ### 25. [iSecurity Safe-Update](https://www.g2.com/products/isecurity-safe-update/reviews)
  iSecurity Safe-Update protects IBM i business critical data against updates by unauthorized programs. Such programs are those who come from a library which is not used to store production programs, file editors, DFU and Start SQL (STRSQL). It ensures that updates are made by pre-confirmed programs or by programs that are not known as file editors.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Data Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Access Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Supported Databases:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [iSecurity Field Encryption](https://www.g2.com/sellers/isecurity-field-encryption)
- **Year Founded:** 1983
- **HQ Location:** Nanuet, NY
- **Twitter:** @razleesecurity (495 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/raz-lee-security/ (20 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Small-Business, 40% Mid-Market




## Parent Category

[Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-security)



## Related Categories

- [Data Masking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-masking)
- [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security)
- [Sensitive Data Discovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sensitive-data-discovery)



---

## Buyer Guide

### What You Should Know About Database Security Software

### What is Database Security Software?

Database security software is crucial for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information within databases, adhering to the CIA triad—a core principle in information security. 

By employing advanced [encryption](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-encryption) and tokenization techniques, database security platforms ensure that sensitive data remains protected from unauthorized access, solidifying their role as essential database security solutions. These tools are pivotal in safeguarding [data integrity](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-integrity) by preventing unauthorized modifications, whether from internal threats, external hackers, or accidental errors caused by employees.

To maintain availability, the best database security software ensures that databases remain operational and are quickly recoverable in case of disruptions. These platforms continuously monitor and analyze database activity, whether on-premises or in the cloud, offering detailed audit reports for security teams to evaluate. 

Furthermore, database security tools proactively scan for and address vulnerabilities, such as configuration errors.

### What are the Common Features of Database Security Software?

Database security software offers comprehensive protection to safeguard sensitive data across businesses of all sizes. These solutions offer essential features that defend against threats and also provide compliance, scalability, and seamless integration with broader security frameworks.

Some of the core features of database security software include:

- **Real-time monitoring and auditing:** Database security software monitors database activities to detect suspicious behavior, providing features like auditing user actions, logging database queries, and triggering alerts for anomalous activities.
- **Access control and authentication:** These tools implement strong access control measures by using [role-based access control (RBAC)](https://www.g2.com/articles/role-based-access-control), [multi-factor authentication (MFA)](https://www.g2.com/articles/multi-factor-authentication), and [single sign-on (SSO)](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-single-sign-on) to ensure secure and authorized database usage.
- **Data encryption:** Comprehensive encryption capabilities are offered, protecting data at rest and in transit using industry-standard algorithms while providing essential key management features.
- **Vulnerability assessment:** Database security solutions can scan databases for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, helping organizations proactively identify and address potential security weaknesses.
- **Intrusion detection and prevention:** Advanced database security tools come equipped with [intrusion detection systems (IDS)](https://www.g2.com/articles/intrusion-detection-system) and [intrusion prevention systems (IPS)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/intrusion-prevention-system-definition) to actively defend against malicious threats, such as [SQL injection attacks](https://learn.g2.com/sql-injection).
- **Data masking:** To safeguard sensitive information, these tools can dynamically mask or tokenize data, preventing unauthorized users from accessing it while still allowing authorized access.
- **Patch management:** Automated patching features ensure that database systems remain up-to-date, securing them against vulnerabilities with the latest security patches.
- **Compliance management:** Database security platforms often include features to help organizations meet regulations like [GDPR](https://www.g2.com/glossary/gdpr-definition), HIPAA, and PCI DSS, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- **Reporting and analytics:** Comprehensive reporting tools are provided to deliver insights into database security posture and assist with forensic analysis when needed.
- **Scalability and integration:** The best database security solutions are built to scale with organizational needs and integrate smoothly with existing security infrastructures to enhance overall data protection.

### What are the Benefits of Database Security Software?

The best database security software not only protects data assets but also provides benefits such as:

- **Protection against** [data breaches](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-breach) **.** Database security platforms implement strong security measures to defend against unauthorized access.
- **Cost efficiency.** Investing in robust database security tools can prevent the repercussions associated with non-compliance, offering businesses a prudent financial safeguard.
- **Reputation management.** Maintaining a secure database helps organizations protect their reputation by ensuring customer trust and confidence.
- **Simplified compliance.** Database security solutions simplify compliance with various industry regulations, minimizing the administrative burden and reducing the risk of sanctions.
- [Business continuity](https://www.g2.com/articles/business-continuity) **.** These solutions guarantee that business operations continue smoothly during security incidents by providing reliable backup and recovery functions.
- [Risk management](https://www.g2.com/articles/risk-management) **and mitigation.** By proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, organizations can more effectively manage and mitigate security risks, promoting a secure business environment.

### Who Uses Database Security Software?

Database security solutions serve a diverse range of industries and roles, such as:

- **Infosec teams** monitor network traffic and database usage to prevent malicious uses of a company’s data, whether from external hackers or insider threats.
- **Database administrators** are responsible for the day-to-day operations and availability of the database and may use database security software.
- **Financial institutions** use database security solutions to protect customer financial data and adhere to strict regulatory standards.
- **Healthcare providers** rely on these tools to secure patient records and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA.
- **Retail and e-commerce** companies need database security platforms to safeguard customer data during online transactions.
- **Government agencies** utilize these solutions to secure sensitive data and protect citizen information.

### Challenges with Database Security Software

Software solutions can come with their own set of challenges. 

- **Balancing usability and security:** The most common challenge with database security is striking the right balance between data usability and security. The more accessible a company’s data is, the more vulnerable it is to misuse and security threats. Ensuring that legitimate uses are streamlined while guaranteeing the overall database is secure is a balance each company must find to meet its own needs.
- **Database threats:** No company wants to suffer from data breaches. Databases are desirable targets for cyber threats, including [SQL or NoSQL](https://www.g2.com/articles/sql-vs-nosql) attacks, denial of service (DoS) or [DDoS attacks](https://www.g2.com/articles/ddos-attack), exploiting software vulnerabilities, malware, employee errors, and insider threats. Combating these threats requires a multi-layered, advanced security approach. Relying solely on database security to address these risks may not be enough.  
- **Physical security:** In addition to software protecting company assets, physical security risks at data center locations must be considered. The company’s data access plan should include both software and physical permissions. If the business uses cloud databases, its cloud provider will be responsible for the physical security of servers. However, the company is always responsible for the overall security posture.

### Database Security Software Pricing Models

Database security solutions are offered through various pricing models, each catering to organizational needs and budget considerations. Here's an overview:

- **Subscription-based pricing:** Many vendors offer a subscription model, typically billed monthly or annually. This model scales based on the number of users, databases, or features required. 
- **Perpetual licensing:** This model involves a one-time upfront payment for a perpetual license to use the software. Additional costs may include ongoing maintenance and support fees, usually a percentage of the initial license cost. 
- **Usage-based pricing:** Some vendors offer usage-based models, where costs are determined by the volume of data processed or stored. This model can appeal to organizations with fluctuating data volumes, allowing for scaling up or down based on need.
- **Freemium and tiered pricing:** Vendors may offer a freemium model, providing a basic set of features for free with the option to upgrade to more comprehensive features at a cost. Tiered pricing lets users choose a plan that suits their needs, with higher tiers offering more advanced functionality and support.
- **Customized pricing:** For enterprises with specific needs, vendors may provide custom quotes based on a detailed assessment of their requirements, ensuring the solution aligns closely with their business objectives.

### How to Buy the Best Database Security Software

#### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Database Security Software

Begin the process by thoroughly understanding your organization's specific needs concerning database security solutions. 

- **Identify business goals:** Clearly define the purpose behind acquiring database security software and the desired outcomes.
- **Classify data sensitivity:** Determine the data type needing protection and any relevant compliance requirements.
- **Determine protection needs:** Decide if protection is needed at the cell, row, file, or database level.
- **Specify encryption requirements:** Outline the encryption standards needed and consider any regulatory impacts.
- **Evaluate additional security tools:** Assess your organization's data tokenization or masking need.
- **Choose deployment models:** Decide whether an on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environment best suits your needs, including multi-cloud considerations.
- **Plan for integration:** List any existing software the new solution must integrate to ensure seamless operation.
- **Define access and audit policies:** Establish access policies, identify privileged users, and audit requirements to support compliance.
- **Consider implementation support:** Determine if cybersecurity consulting services are necessary for deployment.

#### Compare Database Security Software Products

- **Compile a long list:** Research platforms such as G2 to gather information on potential database security tools that meet your requirements.
- **Create a shortlist:** Refine your list based on requirement alignment, user reviews, and specific features the tools offer.
- **Conduct product demos:** Engage with vendors to view demonstrations that show how the software meets your needs, focusing on integrations and pricing models.

#### Selection of Database Security Software

- **Assemble a selection team:** Include infosec, IT, and finance team members to evaluate and implement the software.
- **Negotiate terms:** Discuss licensing costs and service agreements, considering current and future security needs.
- **Make a final decision:** With input from key stakeholders, choose the solution that best meets technical specifications, usability requirements, budget considerations, and overall organizational goals.

_Researched and written by_ [_Lauren Worth_](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/lauren-worth)