SecureSphere WAF AV2500 Gateway for AWS (On-Demand)

The solution functions just like a firewall, but it operates in the cloud. It is designed to protect web applications and environments hosted on the cloud. 

It helps protect applications from DDoS attacks and other types of attacks. I handle a wide range of business requirements with it.

The solution can be configured in just a couple of minutes. It ensures 99.7% availability for my applications. It provides an additional layer of security for web applications and other applications, including mobile applications. It protects my environment and helps maintain my reputation in the market.

It is not a personal firewall, however, I can log my traffic to the Web Application Firewall  if my hardware is available on-premise. I am satisfied with all the features available. There is nothing specific where the application firewall is falling short.

I have been working with Imperva solutions personally since last month.

I would rate the solution ten out of ten in terms of stability.

The solution is highly scalable. I can configure this firewall to expand based on my needs and revert to my basic configuration when traffic is over.

Technical support is divided into two categories: partner side and OEM side. It is easy to contact them, and my queries are resolved efficiently.

Positive

The initial setup is very easy. I just need to route the traffic, similar to configuring an IP on the application firewall. It typically takes no more than a day and is easy, rated at nine out of ten.

The pricing is competitive in the market. The solution helps improve my security posture and operational costs.

There are other solutions available in the market, however, Imperva Web Application Firewall  is a good solution.

I would recommend Imperva Web Application Firewall  to others. 

Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten as it is a good solution. However, there are other solutions in the market.

We are a premier partner with Imperva. We usually recommend Imperva Web Application Firewall  (WAF ) more because our customers sometimes get a better deal, and many already have Imperva solutions on-premises. We help them move to the cloud and other related tasks.

Customers enjoy the rules implemented in Imperva WAF , which are updated automatically any time a new breach is discovered. This eliminates the need for backend changes or manual updates, making the system straightforward.

The valuable features of Imperva WAF include its effective security breach prevention through automatically updating rules. The support team answers cases quickly as well.

The product's customization capabilities are a bit problematic, requiring support cases for backend modifications. 

Additionally, the handling of high-traffic volumes could be better, as it doesn't cut you off if you exceed your purchased traffic. Our clients like the guarantee that they won't be charged for exceeding traffic during peak periods. Users also need to be more attentive to false alerts, as the marketing might give a false sense of trust.

I have been dealing with Imperva for three years, while my company has been involved for more years.

Imperva WAF does not appear to handle high traffic volumes optimally during peaks as it only notifies clients if they exceed their purchased amount of traffic. However, it does not immediately cause any issue unless the excess persists over time.

Their technical support is rated nine out of ten. Support cases are answered quickly.

Positive

The setup is straightforward. Clients often manage it themselves, and no action is required on their end for implementation.

On occasion, we help our clients get on the cloud as part of our partnership with Imperva.

The pricing tends to be expensive. As premier partners, we get good deals, however, without such deals, it is usually quite costly. The cost also varies based on the plan that clients choose.

Imperva Web Application Firewall is recommended for companies needing a robust cloud-based solution. For on-premises versions, it might be considered outdated.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

I use the service for protection due to the fact that it has profile functionality.

Protection is the best solution since it has profile functionality.

Interesting alternatives are Akamai and some cloud solutions do exist.

We use Imperva for our web applications that we have hosted to protect them.

With our deployment setup, the benefit is regarding the security and how threats have been blocked. It's not studied in terms of resources or speed. The threat prevention is the aspect we are monitoring.

Empower administration is user-friendly, and we do not need much for managing day-to-day operations. It is easy to use and has good security. Also, it is very customizable, especially for controlling web browsers and devices.

I would prefer AI integrations for user administration, visualization, log analytics, and risk analysis. If they can bring i n generative AI features, that would be useful.

I am working with Imperva at the moment and have been using it for maybe six to seven years.

It's very stable. We haven't had any issues.

Scalability is not a problem since we have enough resources as it's an on-premises version.

We have escalated to tech support and it's quite good. I would rate them a seven point five out of ten.

We didn't use any WAF  product before Imperva.

The initial deployment was seamless, and there weren't many complexities.

The deployment was done by a separate company within the company.

I do not have much understanding about F5 yet as I am currently evaluating their solution.

I suggest looking for a cloud-based solution rather than on-premises, which might improve availability, stability, and security.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.