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We performed a comparison between Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade, McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention, and Microsoft BitLocker based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The encryption ensures each of our drives is not invasive and that the user does not have a bad experience even while the drive is being encrypted.""Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources.""This encryption is relatively fast and really covers the needs required.""End-to-end encryption provides full disk encryption, ensuring that all data on the device, including the operating system.""It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently.""They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us.""Its ability to provide a security layer of encryption that allows us to prevent unauthorized access to computers.""It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."

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"The most valuable feature is strong data leak prevention for data protection.""The overall features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are very good.""The ability to block all USBs from the McAfee portal has been great.""Everything in this DLP is great. It""The most valuable feature is the ability to control access to USB drives and other external devices.""What I like about McAfee Total Protection is that it's working. I also like that it doesn't require any specific knowledge to set up.""The most valuable features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are the DLP. The DLP, data loss prevention is the most important feature right now that users are looking for.""The product is largely stable."

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"I like the simplicity and ease of use of this solution.""The product is stable.""Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up.""It is an encryption tool and provides security.""It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments""The platform provides good performance.""Technical support is excellent.""The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."

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Cons
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal.""While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive.""In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment.""The cost of maintaining the system is high for personal use.""The tool should be able to recover data from a stolen device.""Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent.""Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it.""I would like to bring centralized management to mobile devices."

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"The UI needs to be simplified.""Technical support doesn't really offer fast response times.""McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention needs to improve the resources it uses for CPU and RAM.""The user interface is messy and could be simplified.""The support from McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is good. However, if they provided 24 hours a day seven days a week support that would be a helpful addition.""Our client is not very happy with the lack of support, the skills, and the effectiveness of the tool.""McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by making the customer aware of the benefits of the solution which would increase the adoption. Additionally, if there were features to suit multi-cloud environments it would be helpful. If the solution can intelligently identify which is important data for the organization and should not be released from the organization without authorization would be a benefit.""McAfee needs to clarify its rules."

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"The management of the product could be made a little easier.""The solution lacks the ability to allow its user to provide limited access to someone.""They should offer better login capabilities that are more secure.""There is room for improvement in stability.""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.""Some of the technical internal functions, such as encryption protocols or something similar, could be improved.""The solution’s user interface could be improved.""I would like to be able to encrypt our cloud tenancy."

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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 pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
  • "The price is high for this type of product."
  • "If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
  • "There is an annual license to use this solution."
  • "It's not a cheap option."
  • "I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."
  • "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."
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  • "BitLocker is already in Windows 10 and its price has already been "paid"."
  • "It is a totally free solution."
  • "This solution is included with Microsoft Server and my clients did not have to pay for anything extra."
  • "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."
  • "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 price of this solution should be more competitive."
  • "BitLocker is included in our license and doesn't cost us anything extra."
  • "It is free. It is enabled as part of the operating system. Once you have an operating system license, you're licensed for Bitlocker."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The cost of licenses depends on the characteristics or implementation you are looking for.
    Top Answer:They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly. They should also improve performance in… more »
    Top Answer:The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal… more »
    Top Answer:McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive.
    Top Answer:Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt the… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive… more »
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    Also Known As
    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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    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.

    McAfee Total Protection for Data solution suite protects your data using a combination of powerful encryption, access control, and user-behavior monitoring.

    BitLocker is a full disk encryption solution that protects your data from theft, hacking, and loss. BitLocker achieves this by encrypting the entire drive that hosts your operating system and all your data. BitLocker can work on all operating systems, drives, or devices, including portable storage devices.

    After BitLocker completes the data encryption, it generates a recovery key. Only those with the correct encryption key will be able to decrypt and access the encrypted files and information. Attempts to access secured data on premises or over the network will be met with either authentication prompts or error messages saying the data cannot be accessed.

    BitLocker provides its users with peace of mind by improving security and reducing risks of critical data loss and intrusions.

    Benefits of Microsoft BitLocker

    • Comprehensive data protection: BitLocker encryption provides increased security for data throughout its lifecycle, which starts with the creation and storage of the data and ends with its removal. Encryption prevents important data from being accidentally revealed or stolen. When data is encrypted, stealing data is more difficult, and hackers are often discouraged from instigating a cyberattack.

    • BitLocker is free with Microsoft Windows: Microsoft BitLocker is free to use and very easy to set up.

    • Good performance: BitLocker does not make the computer slow down or freeze when in use. You are free to work on other processes with BitLocker running in the background. BitLocker’s interface is very intuitive and the process of encrypting and decrypting data is straightforward and fast.

    • Prevent unauthorized data modification: BitLocker helps to keep your computing environment safe from any unauthorized changes. BitLocker regularly inspects your boot settings every time your PC is turned on. When BitLocker notices that modifications have been made to your boot environment, it forces the PC to enter recovery mode.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft BitLocker stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its powerful encryption capabilities and its user-friendly user interface.

    An ICT operations and security manager notes, “It is free and native to the OS. We don't have to worry about upgrades or maintaining the product. You encrypt the disk, and you save the recovery key. That's it. The person puts their password in, and after that, it is up to them. If they forget their password, they have to bring it in to get it unlocked.”

    Kevin C., a director at Pathfinder, writes, “Theease of use is the most valuable feature. The ability to import data to build your frontend on top of the data is very simple and very useable.”

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    Government14%
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    Cloud Solution Provider14%
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    Security Firm24%
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Insurance Company4%
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    Security Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
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    Healthcare Company7%
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    Government12%
    Insurance Company12%
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    Government10%
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    Small Business57%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    Midsize Enterprise14%
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    Large Enterprise66%
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    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise38%
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