We use the solution to protect applications.
Principal Cloud Architect at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Protects applications and provides a complete picture of how the applications are being used
Pros and Cons
- "Imperva has a complete picture of how the applications are utilizing it. It is handy. DDoS is good. It has an internally managed database. It is very easy to integrate. We have integrated it with SIEM services."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Imperva has a complete picture of how the applications are utilizing it. It is handy. DDoS is good. It has an internally managed database. It is very easy to integrate. We have integrated it with SIEM services.
What needs improvement?
Apart from predefined templates, it would be helpful if the solution provided an option to customize any new rules or additions based on the requirement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Imperva Web Application Firewall for three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is pretty scalable. Around 1,000 users are using this solution.
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used Barracuda. We switched to Imperva because Barracuda was not user-friendly and didn't offer predefined data.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product's pricing is flexible.
I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Flag as inappropriateGlobal Network and Cyber Security Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to operate
Pros and Cons
- "The configurability of the tools and the ease of operation to be the most valuable feature of Imperva."
- "Imperva Web Application Firewall is very expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We use the latest version with all the functionality, not only WAF. Additionally, we use all the security capability that is possible to enable on Imperva including device security tools like API security.
We use this solution to protect the website for the company.
What is most valuable?
I find the configurability of the tools and the ease of operation to be the most valuable feature of Imperva.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have three years of experience with Imperva Web Application Firewall.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is very good.
How are customer service and support?
Imperva's technical support is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used to work with Fortinet Web Application Firewall but it was not good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Imperva is easy to do and only takes a few minutes to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Imperva Web Application Firewall is very expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have worked with Azure and find both solutions good. However, Imperva does have more advanced features than Azure.
What other advice do I have?
I am very happy with this solution. I would rate the technical aspect a 10 out of 10, however because of the financial cost, I rate it an 8 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Security Architect at a individual & family service with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable and easy-to-manage solution with good technical support service
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is scalable."
- "It is complicated to integrate the solution's on-cloud version with other platforms."
What needs improvement?
It is complicated to integrate the solution's on-cloud version with other platforms.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. We have 20 applications hosted on its on-premises version and around five applications on mobile infrastructure. A team of three administrators manages the operations.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used F5 and Barracuda before. Both solutions are easy to use.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is easy and takes two or three days to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution with the help of its reseller.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is stable and easy to manage. I rate it a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Software Developer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable, protects well against a variety of attacks, especially DDoS
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has been quite stable. I have not seen any bugs at all."
- "Sometimes our web application firewall will slow down."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for database security.
Basically, the solution is a web application firewall that is used to protect against multiple types of attacks online. It is used for web attacks - mostly DDoS attacks, cross-site scripting attacks, or SQL injection attacks.
There is also multiple HTTP protocol compliance. If there is any violation it will be detected by this application. It is used for detecting an illegal file type, illegal URL, or bots.
The solution can prevent a geolocation attack also. If any application is not allowed from certain countries, it will not allow access. We can detect everything via the web application firewall.
What is most valuable?
The solution offers good security against a variety of web attacks.
The protection from DDoS attacks is very useful. The DDoS attack is a very powerful attack that can harm a company's services. If an application is deployed to any web server or database our service will slow and will go down. A user would not be able to access our service until we can fix the issue. It's a deal if a company can avoid getting hit with DDoS attacks and having something that can effectively protect a company is extremely useful.
The solution has been quite stable. I have not seen any bugs at all.
What needs improvement?
Until now, it is good. There are no issues. As an analyst, I simply monitor. I don't really get too far into the technical aspects of the solution.
Occasionally, I've noticed that the web application firewall was down. If we are not using proper storage, proper memory, proper CPU, and if multiple attacks happen at one time, they will be detected by our web application firewall. Sometimes our web application firewall will slow down. In that sense, it needs some improvement. We do have a precaution for if the solution goes down. We basically, need to increase the memory and the storage and the CPU utilization, so that we can prevent our company from malicious activity.
I cannot say which type of memory or storage should be improved. The requirements depend on the organization. What organizations need and which type of configurations would work best as per their requirements depend completely on that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with the solution for about three years or so. It's been a while. I've been mostly working with it over the last 12 months or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. There are no bugs or glitches - or at least, I haven't seen any problems on that front. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Right now, it depends on the company and its needs. I can't speak to if there are plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never been in touch with technical support. I can't speak to how knowledgeable and responsive they are, having never communicated with them directly. As an analyst, it's not my responsibility to deal with technical issues directly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
It's my understanding that this company has only used this solution. However, if I move somewhere else, it's possible that something else may be used.
How was the initial setup?
I wasn't part of the initial setup. I can't speak to how easy or difficult the process was.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not sure of the exact licensing costs of the solution. The licensing is a management decision. The costs and payments are handled by them.
What other advice do I have?
We use the solution's latest version.
We have a partnership with Imperva within our company.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been mostly quite happy with its capabilities.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Solutions Architect at Uni Systems
A stable and state-of-the-art solution that helps to meet security requirements
Pros and Cons
- "I am impressed with the product's scalability, availability, easy management, and security. We were able to integrate the product with Azure and Sentinel."
- "I would like the solution to improve its support response time."
What is our primary use case?
The tool helps us to meet security requirements.
What is most valuable?
I am impressed with the product's scalability, availability, easy management, and security. We were able to integrate the product with Azure and Sentinel.
What needs improvement?
I would like the solution to improve its support response time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am working on the solution for two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the solution's scalability a nine out of ten. We have more than eight to nine sites that are covered by the tool.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's deployment gets completed in less than 15 minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the product a nine out of ten. I discussed with the security teams and they consider the tool a state-of-the-art product.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
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Security Consultant at FPG Technologies and Solutions LTD
Useful database monitoring, simple dashboards, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Imperva Web Application Firewall are the monitoring of databases and the dashboards are easy to understand."
- "Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the API integration. It was complex for us. Additionally, The onboarding could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Imperva Web Application Firewall to monitor databases.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Imperva Web Application Firewall are the monitoring of databases and the dashboards are easy to understand.
What needs improvement?
Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the API integration. It was complex for us. Additionally, The onboarding could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Imperva Web Application Firewall for approximately three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Imperva Web Application Firewall is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is complex.
I rate the initial setup of Imperva Web Application Firewall a four out of five.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Imperva Web Application Firewall a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
CTO at Sorint.Lab
It's easy to use and deploy
Pros and Cons
- "Imperva is easy to use and deploy. The UI is excellent."
- "I'd like the option to pick your bot protection."
What is most valuable?
Imperva is easy to use and deploy. The UI is excellent.
What needs improvement?
I'd like the option to pick your bot protection.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Imperva for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Imperva is stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Imperva is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Imperva support is good.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Imperva is easy, and it takes two days.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost is reasonable. W have 50 clients and 10 websites per customer.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Imperva Web Application Firewall nine out of 10.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Presales Engineer at SNSIN
Flexible, good performance, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of the Imperva Web Application Firewall are performance and flexibility. We can extend or customize the box itself."
- "Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the console by making it easier to use."
What is our primary use case?
Imperva Web Application Firewall is used for protecting web applications.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the Imperva Web Application Firewall are performance and flexibility. We can extend or customize the box itself.
What needs improvement?
Imperva Web Application Firewall could improve the console by making it easier to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Imperva Web Application Firewall for approximately six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Imperva Web Application Firewall is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The stability of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is good.
We have approximately three or four clients using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
The support from Imperva Web Application Firewall is very good. They are handling support well, giving suggestions, and solving the issues.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the Imperva Web Application Firewall is straightforward. The process for us is simple, we have been doing it for years.
What about the implementation team?
We have one person that does the deployment of the Imperva Web Application Firewall.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We sell three-year licenses for Imperva Web Application Firewall to our customers. The price is a little expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution to others.
I rate Imperva Web Application Firewall an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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