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Imperva
imperva.com · Imperva Retail & eCommerce Protection · scored Dec 2025Imperva blocked 9 million bot requests in 15 minutes
Best forHigh-volume retailers facing bot attacks, scalpers and account takeover
Enterprise WAAP and bot protection built for high-volume retailers facing scalpers and account takeover.
Fit
Pick it if you are
- High-volume retailers facing sophisticated bot attacks, scalpers, and account takeover
- Enterprises requiring advanced, customizable WAF rules and DDoS protection
- Organizations needing strict PCI compliance and API security for payment processing
Skip it if you are
- Small hobbyist stores with very low budgets (Enterprise features are costly)
- Users seeking a simple, free 'set-and-forget' solution without configuration
- Businesses that do not handle sensitive customer data or high-volume transactions
Upside
- Gartner WAAP Leader for 8 straight years
- Blocked 9M bot requests in 15 minutes
- Automates PCI DSS 4.0 script compliance
Catch
- Enterprise setup often costs $50k-$100k
- Steep learning curve for configuration
- Support response varies by region
Editor's takeImperva's bot defense claim is backed by a specific, dramatic number, 9 million scalping requests stopped in 15 minutes on a single Black Friday drop. That kind of scale explains the price tag. G2 reviewers confirm implementations without prior experience have caused outages, so plan for trained staff or a partner.
Does Imperva help with PCI DSS 4.0 compliance?
Yes. Its Client-Side Protection automates PCI DSS 4.0 requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, covering script inventory and integrity to block Magecart-style attacks.
How much does Imperva cost for retailers?
Pricing is not public. Enterprise implementations typically run $50,000 to $100,000, including appliances and bandwidth costs.
The evidence: 6 criteria, 3 penalties (−0.15 points)
Score adjustments−0.15 points in total









