Banyan Cloud DSPM vs Defensia Database Security

Banyan Cloud DSPM is a web-based, agentless platform for protecting and governing sensitive data across cloud and on-premises database environments. It supports Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL, with hybrid deployment and cloud-database coverage. The platform evaluates exposure using data sensitivity, access configuration, and user behavior, then continuously monitors posture violations, misconfigurations, and other risks. Security teams can review database-object inventories, version history, and dependencies, and compare posture changes over time. Access and activity logs support forensic analysis and regulatory reporting. Customizable posture policies, manual finding validation, prioritized alerts, and step-by-step remediation guidance are included. Built-in mapping covers GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and PCI-DSS. Listed capabilities also include vulnerability assessment, activity monitoring, report downloads, dependency visualization, and service management. It complements IAM, SIEM, and other data tools without requiring agents. Pricing is on request.

Defensia Database Security detects database ports exposed to the network and monitors authentication failures that may indicate brute-force attacks. Its agent monitors authentication logs for MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and checks Redis port exposure. At startup, it checks ports 3306, 5432, 27017 and 6379; a port bound to 0.0.0.0 creates a dashboard advisory. Repeated authentication failures can trigger IP blocking through iptables or nftables. The agent runs as a systemd service and detects MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB log files automatically. It requires Linux kernel 4.x or newer, root or sudo access, and HTTPS access to the Defensia panel. Deployment options include Docker, Docker Swarm and Kubernetes, with a Helm chart for Kubernetes. The dashboard shows attack timelines, blocked IPs and port advisories. Free is free, with one server, 2,000 events/month, three days of log retention and monitor mode only. Pro is €9 a month, with unlimited servers and events and 90 days of retention.