SQL Secure
Database security software
Data security software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
Take the quiz to check if SQL Secure and its alternatives fit your requirements.
$647.00 per instance per year
Free Trial
Free version unavailable
Small
Medium
Large
- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Energy and utilities
What is SQL Secure
SQL Secure is a database security assessment and auditing product focused on Microsoft SQL Server environments. It helps security and database administrators inventory SQL Server instances, review configuration and permission risks, and generate reports to support internal controls and compliance activities. The product emphasizes security posture assessment and access/privilege analysis rather than runtime data masking or application-layer policy enforcement.
SQL Server-focused assessments
The product is purpose-built for assessing Microsoft SQL Server security posture, including configuration and permission-related risk areas. This focus can simplify deployment and interpretation for teams standardizing on SQL Server. It aligns well with audit preparation workflows where evidence and repeatable checks matter.
Permission and access visibility
SQL Secure centers on analyzing who can access what within SQL Server, including roles and effective permissions. This supports least-privilege reviews and periodic access recertification processes. It is particularly useful when multiple instances exist and manual permission review becomes error-prone.
Reporting for audit workflows
The product provides reporting outputs intended for security reviews and compliance documentation. Standardized reports can reduce the effort required to compile evidence across instances. This is helpful for organizations that need consistent, repeatable security baselines.
Narrow database platform scope
SQL Secure is primarily associated with Microsoft SQL Server, which limits applicability in heterogeneous database estates. Organizations running multiple database engines may need additional tools to achieve consistent coverage. This can increase operational overhead compared with platforms designed for broad multi-database support.
Less emphasis on data controls
Compared with data security platforms that focus on classification, masking, tokenization, or centralized policy enforcement, SQL Secure is more oriented to assessment and auditing. If the primary requirement is runtime data protection or fine-grained data access governance, additional products may be required. This can complicate end-to-end data security programs.
Unclear current vendor status
Publicly verifiable, up-to-date information about the current owner, roadmap, and official support channels is not consistently available. This can create procurement and risk-management challenges for enterprises that require clear vendor accountability. Buyers may need to validate maintenance, support SLAs, and product lifecycle before standardizing on it.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription | $647.00 per instance (annual) | Annual license (12-month term). Pricing includes 1 year of support & maintenance; purchasable from IDERA Store. |
| Perpetual License | $1,295.00 per instance (one-time) | Perpetual (one-time) license option (includes first year of support/maintenance); available via IDERA Store/partners storefront. |
