Keeping sensitive corporate information safe and compliant has never been easy. But today, you’re faced with a totally new set of data protection challenges. Sensitive information is leaving the safety of your corporate network as more employees share files over consumer cloud storage services and access those files on their own mobile devices. The number of targeted cyber attacks continues to grow, as cybercriminals develop effective new methods for defeating traditional security measures and stealing corporate information. And as all of these factors converge, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage corporate information and protect it against loss and theft.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 5.9% |
| Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 13.6% |
| Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention | 9.5% |
| Other | 71.0% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform | 4.2 | 5.9% | 98% | 64 interviewsAdd to research |
| Varonis Platform | 4.1 | 5.9% | 92% | 14 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 21 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 12 |
| Large Enterprise | 24 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 174 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 93 |
| Large Enterprise | 428 |
Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) provides a comprehensive approach to information protection that embraces today’s cloud- and mobile-centered realities. With DLP, you can:
• Discover where data is stored across all of your cloud, mobile, network, endpoint, and storage systems
• Monitor how data is being used, whether your employees are on or off the network
• Protect data from being leaked or stolen—no matter where it’s stored or how it’s used
Symantec Data Loss Prevention was previously known as Symantec DLP.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Team Leader at Redington (India) Ltd | 5.0 | I found Symantec Data Loss Prevention well-suited for enterprises, offering extensive segmentation and detection capabilities, including image analysis via OCR. However, the pricing is high, affecting our choice despite its robust features and centralized management. |
| Information Security Engineer 4 at Amadeus | 3.5 | I primarily use Symantec Data Loss Prevention for handling MIP labels and sensitivity categorization. It excels in endpoint security and supports multiple protocols autonomously. However, its reliance on Oracle is a disadvantage compared to Forcepoint's MSSQL database option. |
| Sr. Career Services-HRM at U Education Management Private Limited | 4.5 | We used Symantec Data Loss Prevention for securing confidential data, finding it user-friendly and easy to install. However, installation and recovery times caused issues by delaying payment processes and occasional technical errors. I have no clear ROI, and we switched vendors without my input. |
| System Administrator at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees | 5.0 | Symantec Data Loss Prevention is a mature tool with a unified console for easy incident management, integrates well with ServiceNow, and provides detailed reporting. However, it needs better data encryption options and improved flexibility for Elastica and cloud documentation. |
| Senior Consultant DIS-InfoSec at Systems Limited | 4.5 | Symantec Data Loss Prevention effectively safeguards sensitive data in cloud storage with customizable features. It excels in incident response and reporting but could improve in agent configuration and OCR support on endpoints for enhanced usability and functionality. |
| Associate at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | Symantec Data Loss Prevention is valuable for its IDM feature but needs easier policy creation compared to Microsoft. While it reduces costs and response times, I switched to Microsoft for better policy management. Symantec could improve in this area. |
| Head Cyber Digital and Security at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | We use Symantec Data Loss Prevention to secure data within our organization as it supports mobility for users. While features like OCR and endpoint control are valuable, support needs improvement, and adding Bluetooth control would enhance usability. |
| Security Technical Manager at Modaberan Fanavari Pasargad | 4.5 | I use Symantec Data Loss Prevention to effectively prevent data loss across network components, utilizing its powerful detection servers and integration with encryption for comprehensive protection. However, there's room for improvement in its infrastructure compared to other advanced solutions. |
