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Check Point CloudGuard Code Security vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.4
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security enhances network efficiency and risk mitigation, delivering a 35%-55% ROI increase and user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
7.3
Symantec Data Loss Prevention boosts ROI by enhancing threat management, reducing costs, and improving data protection and response times.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.0
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security's customer support is reliable and proactive, earning high user ratings for efficiency and responsiveness.
Sentiment score
6.2
Symantec's support is praised for expertise but criticized for slow responses, especially after Broadcom's acquisition and for non-premium users.
I would rate the support for Check Point CloudGuard Code Security as good because we can quickly email support about any problems we encounter, and they reply instantly to provide help.
The support team changed from MTechPro to a different partner, affecting our experience.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security offers scalable solutions for diverse cloud configurations, supporting numerous users without performance issues.
Sentiment score
7.6
Symantec Data Loss Prevention is scalable for various user levels but faces challenges in virtualization, browser integration, and service scaling.
When using native proxy solutions, scalability issues are minimized, and the solution remains stable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security is praised for its stability and effectiveness, requiring proper installation for optimal performance.
Sentiment score
7.7
Symantec Data Loss Prevention is stable with high reliability, minor glitches, and differing maintenance needs for Windows versus Linux.
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point CloudGuard Code Security requires better documentation, integration, and cost transparency, with noted weaknesses in security features and user training.
Symantec Data Loss Prevention faces numerous challenges including integration, user-friendliness, scalability, pricing, and compatibility, especially with macOS.
All the features we have on the firewall on the on-premises side, we also have under CloudGuard such as IPS, Anti-Bot, and all these blades are set up in our CloudGuard.
A main disadvantage of Symantec DLP is its reliance on Oracle.
 

Setup Cost

Check Point CloudGuard Code Security pricing varies by user count and company size, with mixed feedback on affordability and licensing.
Symantec Data Loss Prevention offers flexible pricing but can be costly, especially for small firms with under 150 users.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point CloudGuard Code Security improves threat detection and control with automation, AI, and support for multiple code languages.
Symantec Data Loss Prevention excels in data monitoring, machine learning, cloud integration, and user-friendly interface, enhancing overall data protection.
The most valuable features of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security include our approach to manage it via the management we have on-premises, and we also deploy the same extension management of CloudGuard to manage all the virtual systems on Azure.
Symantec Data Loss Prevention has proprietary metadata and is well-suited for endpoint-level security.
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point CloudGuard Code...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
12th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
DevSecOps (7th)
Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 6.3%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

Mamadou Fallou Diagne - PeerSpot reviewer
Management team gains substantial protection while navigating ongoing configuration challenges
The most valuable features of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security include our approach to manage it via the management we have on-premises, and we also deploy the same extension management of CloudGuard to manage all the virtual systems on Azure. We effectively use artificial intelligence with Check Point CloudGuard Code Security, as we have teams that work with AI and we frequently manage our firewalls using AI along with the CloudGuard and all virtual systems.
ARAVINDAN K - PeerSpot reviewer
Strengthened security operations with endpoint-level protection but database flexibility could improve
Symantec Data Loss Prevention has proprietary metadata and is well-suited for endpoint-level security. It stands out for supporting multiple protocols like email and SMTP without needing user profile login for endpoint agents. Once policies are downloaded to the local system, they function independently of a user's login. The solution helps enhance security operations when integrated with ServiceNow and offers robust incident response capabilities.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Spectral?
We have had a number of real events where developers accidentally made commits of API keys, and we were able to detect and begin response actions in minutes. We had the API key revoked in less than...
What needs improvement with Spectral?
There are still areas for improvement with Check Point CloudGuard Code Security. All the features we have on the firewall on the on-premises side, we also have under CloudGuard such as IPS, Anti-Bo...
What do you like most about Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
I do not have an idea about pricing, as it is handled by another team responsible for procurements.
What needs improvement with Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
A main disadvantage of Symantec DLP is its reliance on Oracle, especially compared to other products like Forcepoint, which offer MSSQL database options that are more convenient.
 

Also Known As

Spectral
Symantec DLP
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Doddle, Bangalore International Airport, Grupo financiero ACOBO, DigitalTrack
Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys Government (HMG), United Kingdom, Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt Ltd., Hua Nan Bank, Hyundai Department Store Group,JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Lake Health, McCann Erickson Israel, Molina Healthcare Inc., PGi, Quilvest Switzerland Limited, State of Nevada Public Employees Benefits Program, Symantec Corporation (Enterprise Security), The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (DLP), The Saudi Industrial Property Authority, TSO cloud, Visa, Yunnan Power Grid Company
Find out what your peers are saying about Check Point CloudGuard Code Security vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention and other solutions. Updated: June 2025.
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