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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 Blade5.2%
Microsoft BitLocker13.6%
Sophos SafeGuard8.9%
Other72.3%
Endpoint Encryption
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention1.3%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention5.6%
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention4.3%
Other88.8%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft BitLocker13.6%
Sophos SafeGuard8.9%
Symantec Endpoint Encryption8.3%
Other69.2%
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.
Ibrahin Gamal - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technology Specialist at ITE Corp
Data protection improves while users adapt to user access complexities
Recovery options are useful with Microsoft BitLocker. When we get the recovery key from Microsoft, people who we show how BitLocker works did not know the facts about BitLocker. When we tell them about recovery keys, it is very difficult for them to get to the users who have issues in their PCs and do not have the knowledge. When IT asked about the scenario, it was difficult for them. They needed something where they could go to the administration portal to unlock the PC for the user, but we tell them that when a user asks for a recovery key, it consists of 32 numbers to unlock their PC. They observed cost savings after implementing Microsoft BitLocker because they requested BitLocker with System Center. They found that it did not have a high cost, as it is a built-in feature in Windows. When they asked about other solutions, it was very expensive for large numbers in other corporates or organizations. They were very satisfied with Microsoft BitLocker with System Center Configuration Manager.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Check Point gives us the possibility of reaching each security goal we have and has been a strategic ally for our internal assurance and the security of our information within the organization."
"We haven't had anything related to threats pass through our system in the last five years."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"Above all, the possibility of keeping our data safe by placing a unique digital signature for each device we will encrypt, informing us of any unauthorized changes, is one of the most valuable features."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It keeps the devices well monitored."
"Its ability to provide a security layer of encryption that allows us to prevent unauthorized access to computers."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to control access to USB drives and other external devices."
"The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints."
"This solution has a rich set of policies and provides a level of protection even for removable devices."
"McAfee is more user friendly than Symantec."
"The initial setup process was easy."
"Offers some good protection features."
"The overall features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are very good."
"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."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage."
"As a Microsoft shop, we find this product easy to use."
"The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
"Protects employee and enterprise data in case of loss of a laptop."
"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"The connectivity is in the cloud, therefore this is a good solution as we have the real-time status of all machines."
"The transition to Microsoft BitLocker has proven worthwhile due to cost savings."
"Prior to using BitLocker, we used PGP (Pretty Good Privacy). We switched because BitLocker was free, being included with Windows, and it had better support."
 

Cons

"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
"The solution is overpriced."
"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."
"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."
"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."
"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"The interface is very complicated to use and it is easy to forget how it works."
"We need to do a lot of configuration."
"When this solution is used it requires a lot of administration because the users can have difficulties using it and require assistance. The administrators are continuously modifying the policies for the users. Technical support will be used frequently."
"The UI needs to be simplified."
"I would like the solution to improve the AI features for anti-virus detection. I also want the software to include a tool for malware detection."
"The licensing cost for McAfee Total Protection could be cheaper, but apart from that, I don't need anything else. The software has what I need."
"The product is difficult to use. I don't like the McAfee product and have had a negative user experience."
"There are a lot of vulnerabilities and people can interrogate devices on a network and proliferate different forms of viruses or malware to infect a lot of things within the whole enterprise."
"The people at the first level of support refer you to articles that do not pertain to the problem at hand."
"More customization options would have been nice, such as password selection, actions when the screen is locked, etc."
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"I would recommend BitLocker only because of the economic side, not the technical side. If the features were included in the already existing licenses I would use it. If not, I would recommend other products."
"If integration with Active Directory are not mandatory for him, I think that there are many other solutions in the market that equal or are much stronger than Microsoft."
"The console GUI could be better."
"At the end of it all, we are looking for something that can be easier to manage."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
 

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."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"It's not a cheap option."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"We didn't pay for additional licenses since the solution is built into Windows."
"We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us."
"It is free. It is enabled as part of the operating system. Once you have an operating system license, you're licensed for Bitlocker."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The solution is priced low. I would rate the product's pricing one out of ten."
"The solution is expensive."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is included in the Microsoft license, and you don't have to pay an additional fee for it."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
University
8%
Outsourcing Company
16%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
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...
 

Also Known As

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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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