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Imperva
Imperva provides application and data security solutions to over 6,200 enterprises, recognized as a leader in Forrester and KuppingerCole reports.
Imperva
Imperva is a cybersecurity company that provides application security, data security, and bot management solutions to enterprises worldwide. It was founded to protect applications and APIs from DDoS, bot, API, and supply chain attacks while ensuring data compliance and privacy. The firm serves clients across industries, including those with sensitive national infrastructure like India's Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which uses Imperva Application Security and Data Security to safeguard critical systems (per the firm's case study, 2025). Imperva's product portfolio spans Web Application Firewalls (WAF), API Security & Management, Data Security Platforms, and DDoS mitigation. The company has been recognized as a leader in multiple analyst reports: Forrester Wave for WAF in Q1 2025, KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for WAAP in 2025, and SecureIQLab for WAAP Vulnerability Assessment. Its technology also protects customer data across on-premises and cloud environments, with a focus on PCI DSS 4.0 compliance and data governance. The company operates from its San Mateo headquarters and serves a global customer base of over 6,200 enterprises. In 2023, Imperva merged with Thales, a French multinational defense and technology company, strengthening its data security portfolio (per Thales, 2023). The integration positions Imperva as part of a larger cybersecurity ecosystem alongside Thales's cloud protection and digital identity offerings. Imperva's structural differentiator lies in its operational focus on application and data protection, distinguishing it from broader cybersecurity firms that lack specialized depth in these areas. The company's merger with Thales provides access to a global sales channel and R&D resources while maintaining a dedicated product brand.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Mateo
Corporate office
San Mateo, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who are Imperva's primary competitors?
Imperva competes with cloud-native security providers like Cloudflare, Akamai, and AWS WAF in the web application firewall and bot management space. It also competes with data security platforms from vendors like Symantec (Broadcom) and IBM.
What is Imperva's relationship with Thales?
Imperva merged with Thales in 2023, becoming part of Thales's digital security business. The integration combines Imperva's application security with Thales's data encryption and key management products, though Imperva continues to operate as a distinct brand (per Thales, 2023).
Does Imperva serve specific industries?
Yes, Imperva serves sectors including financial services (e.g., BSE in India), travel (e.g., Sabre), and government, where compliance with regulations like PCI DSS 4.0 and data governance is critical.
How does Imperva protect against bots?
Imperva's bot management solution identifies and mitigates automated traffic, stopping credential stuffing, web scraping, and malicious bot attacks. It uses behavioral analysis and machine learning to distinguish bots from legitimate users.
What compliance frameworks does Imperva support?
Imperva supports PCI DSS 4.0 for payment data protection, GDPR for data privacy, and other regional standards. Its data security platform provides automated compliance reporting and audit trails.
How does Imperva's WAF differ from cloud WAFs?
Imperva's WAF offers deployment flexibility as both a cloud-based and on-premises solution, with granular rule customization and integration with its data security platform. In the 2025 Forrester Wave, it was named a Leader for its comprehensive feature set.
Has Imperva reported any notable security research findings?
Imperva's red team has discovered vulnerabilities in major platforms, including a TikTok vulnerability that could reveal user activity (per the firm's blog, 2025). The company also tracks threat groups like the 8220 Gang.
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