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We performed a comparison between Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade, McAfee Complete Data Protection, and Sophos SafeGuard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss.""It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities.""They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us.""It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business.""Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources.""This encryption is relatively fast and really covers the needs required.""It is a cross-platform tool.""The initial setup is easy."

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"The McAfee Threat Protection and McAfee Web Protection are valuable aspects of the solution. They're better than other features that come with the endpoints.""I have found the USB part most valuable.""All of the Complete Data products are valuable.""The server software console is exquisitely designed and organized for handy access and manipulation by the administrator.""It works seamlessly as long as it's well configured and the policies have been put properly.""In the configuration, you can restrict a user from accessing a removable drive.""With this solution, the device control is more reliable and more stable.""It is part of the DLP and works well for that use case."

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"It's the best solution on the market.""The Intercept X feature is the most valuable feature. You can't find this feature in other firewalls because Intercept X works as if it has an interaction between the endpoint and the firewall.""The advantage of Sophos SafeGuard stems from the fact that it is more secure than other products in the market.""The most valuable feature is the synchronized security. It's a unique feature on the market at this time only offered by Sophos. As a reseller, we often win bids and get clients because of this unique trademark feature.""The most valuable features of the solution are the fact that they are able to encrypt the hard disk and to encrypt USB sticks.""What I love most about Sophos SafeGuard is its user-friendly interface. My company has another software with a complex user interface versus Sophos SafeGuard, which is extremely easy to use.""The product filters phishing emails.""The user experience and the quality of the features are good."

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Cons
"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive.""The tool is too expensive to be an add-on to the main solution. They could launch it independently so that costs can be lowered.""You do need to be careful that you don't mess too much with the endpoint, or you might have issues with the work stations.""There are a few cases of security breaches when the networking system fails and can lead to malware attacks. The next release should focus more on data virtualization and support for all computing devices.""They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly.""I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten.""I would like to bring centralized management to mobile devices.""The encryption is fast; however, when it comes to generating decryption of the OS disks, it is sometimes very slow, generating a loss of time."

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"They could be better in terms of Complete Data Protection.""The drive side encryption can be confusing to use and needs better documentation.""The price is a little high and could be better.""This solution does not do as well at protecting the end-user against unknown viruses.""The solution should be more user-friendly.""The UI could be improved a bit.""The solution needs more advanced features.""The solution needs to reduce the number of false positives. There are too many of them."

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"It would be ideal if the solution had different features within one agent.""Sophos SafeGuard is a German product. Sophos isn't really active in Europe. The Middle East, Africa, South Africa works with Sophos but their primary users aren't in Europe. They should market and push this solution to the European market.""If it's possible, they should make all the features available because it's got a lot of features on offer, but you have to buy the license in order to add those features to the normal Endpoint. If they could make all those features available and/or offer a bundling option it would be better.""Technical support could be a bit better.""The solution is not using other features like booting encryption, because it causes very heavy processing of the workstation. If they could find some way to handle the encryption and decryption to be lighter on the workstation it would be better.""In the next release, I would like to see more automation with the endpoint logging, but it's a special feature that is quite complicated to explain.""The integration could be a little better.""Sophos SafeGuard cannot block or quarantine such viruses. Quarantine is a feature with shortcomings that needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "As it costs $125 per workstation per year, something which is above the price of what the competition is charging, the solution is definitely too expensive."
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  • "The price of this solution needs to be improved."
  • "The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
  • "This solution is reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
  • "The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
  • "I think the price could be a little bit less."
  • "McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
  • "We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
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  • "The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."
  • "Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."
  • "The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."
  • "We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
  • "Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."
  • "It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
  • "We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."
  • "Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
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    Also Known As
    SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
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    Overview

    The Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade provides automatic security for all information on endpoint hard drives, including user data, operating system files and temporary and erased files. For maximum data protection, multi-factor pre-boot authentication ensures user identity, while encryption prevents data loss from theft.
    Learn more about Full disk encryption.

    Sensitive data is constantly at risk of loss, theft, and exposure. Many times, the data simply walks right out the front door on a laptop or USB device. Companies that suffer such a data loss risk serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, public disclosure, brand damage, customer distrust, and financial losses. According to a Ponemon Institute report, 7% of all corporate laptops will be lost or stolen sometime during their useful life. The rapid proliferation of mobile devices with large storage capacities and often internet access is opening up even more channels for data loss or theft, so protecting sensitive, proprietary, and personally identifiable information must be a top priority. McAfee Complete Data Protection Suites address all of these concerns and many more.

    Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.
    Sample Customers
    Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
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    Security Firm29%
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Cloud Solution Provider14%
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    Security Firm24%
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Insurance Company5%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Security Firm13%
    Government13%
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    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm22%
    Marketing Services Firm11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business57%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise26%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Small Business62%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise18%
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise52%
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