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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs Microsoft BitLocker comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade4.9%
Microsoft BitLocker14.9%
Sophos SafeGuard7.9%
Other72.3%
Endpoint Encryption
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention1.2%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention6.2%
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention4.7%
Other87.9%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft BitLocker14.9%
Sophos SafeGuard7.9%
Symantec Endpoint Encryption7.8%
Other69.4%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Danit Sannikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Project manager at SII
Can be well-integrated with the existing systems in a company and is very intuitive to use
I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with the product was sorted out somehow. An option to connect not only with the username and password but also through SMS in an easy manner is something that needs to be added to the tool. When I changed the way I connect to the tool to the SMS option, I did it because I bought a new phone, and it had a problem connecting with the tool, after which I had to go to the settings to change it, so I felt it was not very intuitive. In other platforms, the user will have two options to connect, one of which is with a username and password, and the other one is with an SMS.
KM
Sr. System Engineer at Zensar Technologies
Data protection has improved as we restrict uploads to third-party sites and control devices
We are using customizable policies in the product. Everything is fine regarding alerting and reporting features; we got a notification as well as we received the required events, and it is working well. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is different; whatever the logs are there, they are available on the ePO, so we cannot directly integrate DLP to any third-party tool. We need to actually integrate the ePO itself to enable integration. We are just restricting data to be uploaded, which is the best option that allows us to control organizational data, making it the biggest benefit for us in McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention. We are protecting data to be uploaded on third party URLs, which helps us meet our needs.
MK
Engineer Ii - Design at Tektekies
Integration streamlines security management and supports both cloud and on-premises environments
Microsoft BitLocker implementation requires careful consideration. When any BIOS change occurs, Microsoft BitLocker activates because it detects a potential vulnerability, which is its intended function. Since BIOS updates are necessary periodically, it is crucial that whoever implements Microsoft BitLocker knows how to recover the key, especially when dealing with important devices such as a CEO's laptop. The implementation process is straightforward, and it operates in the background. Once initiated, it continues to function even if the computer is turned off. It proceeds without user notification, which is beneficial. The progress can be monitored along with other relevant information.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a cross-platform tool."
"We use the solution for endpoint encryption and it handles everything, with security, a firewall within the workstation, and DLP within the solution and on the workstation, making use of 360-degree security on one's workstation."
"Its central management console has really made an impact on our organization."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."
"It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business."
"It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."
"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."
"McAfee DLP is very stable; I've compared it with other solutions and it's a very mature and comprehensive solution."
"The ability to block all USBs from the McAfee portal has been great."
"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"The whitelisting works well."
"It can scale."
"The interface and administration are important because the data protection capabilities are already there, and the administration and the interface make it accessible and easy to use."
"The DLP is a very versatile product, a lot of problems get addressed, there are good patches, it is continuously updated, pretty straightforward to set up, largely stable, can scale as needed, and the pricing is good and quite competitive."
"The most valuable feature right now is the user control."
"I like the simplicity and ease of use of this solution."
"It comes bundled with other Microsoft solutions."
"This solution does everything that we need it to do, is very convenient, and fits into our strategy of having everything in a homogeneous Microsoft Cloud."
"The ease of administering and integrating the solution is great."
"Microsoft BitLocker can be used to ensure that stolen PCs or laptops do not lose their data."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"It's a straightforward solution for encryption."
 

Cons

"The price is high for small scale business enterprises."
"Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it."
"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."
"I would like to bring centralized management to mobile devices."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"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."
"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by having artificial intelligence."
"For our new engineers, it is difficult to understand the McAfee DLP interface, or configure it in the deployment scenario."
"Lacks GDPR regulations to enhance security."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention needs to improve the resources it uses for CPU and RAM."
"The solution needs an easier integration in heterogeneous and dynamic environments."
"The ability of it to stop the most advanced malware and other unknown types of attacks didn't live up to the expectations that were associated with a whitelisting solution."
"We need to do a lot of configuration."
"It would be good if Microsoft offered improved recovery options or if it could automate the recovery options a bit."
"If the encryption was faster then it would make the experience more pleasant."
"It needs a management console."
"They should offer better login capabilities that are more secure."
"The visualization could be better."
"Instead of integrating with a third party, Microsoft BitLocker should have its own mechanism to safeguard the systems when they are not accessible for a long time."
"I would like to see improvement in the solution's central management of passwords. Currently, we install it separately."
"Right now, the problem for us is, if a laptop is stolen, how they address it with the hard drive if it is already protected in BitLocker?"
 

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."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"It's not a cheap option."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"The price of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive. It is not the most expensive solution but it is typically 15 to 20 percent higher than other solutions. There is no additional cost to using McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention."
"The price is high for this type of product."
"The cost of this solution is bundled in with part of the subscription for the Microsoft Cloud. We have users subscribed to Enterprise E5 and it comes with E5"
"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
"It's not about pricing, because we are working with Enterprise companies that already have Windows Enterprise, so BitLocker comes already included as a Windows feature. It's free for Enterprise users. The price is only for deployment. The customer will pay for McAfee, however."
"We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us."
"The tool is cheap compared to the products offered by competitors. If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool's price as one."
"I don't know the costs. In terms of Microsoft licensing, we are at E3 on the business, and we're in the process of pricing out and moving to E5. So, a lot of this is included within our licensing agreements."
"We didn't pay for additional licenses since the solution is built into Windows."
"It operates on a subscription model on an annual basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Construction Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
University
9%
Construction Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
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Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
I rate the pricing for McAfee as competitive compared to other companies; they are in the same range, not a cheap pro...
What needs improvement with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
Sometimes there are some issues in the product itself; whenever they release a new version, vulnerabilities come into...
What is your primary use case for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
We are working with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention and Trellix products in our environment, but not...
What should one take into account when replacing PGP with Microsoft BitLocker?
Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt th...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive en...
How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive en...
 

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McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
BitLocker, MS BitLocker
 

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Sample Customers

Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
Kleberg Bank
ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
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