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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption 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 (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption7.8%
Microsoft BitLocker14.9%
Sophos SafeGuard7.9%
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.
Jagadeesh B - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at IBM
Security monitoring has improved and protects mission-level mac segments for critical users
Currently, I am not using this because it is mandated on Office 365, which we are not currently maintaining. We are just using the manage feature, so it is not something we control. We are using Cisco SecureClient for VPN. Symantec Endpoint Encryption is only used at the MAC level segment for the B Mission levels for security purposes, and it is only from the ten user perspective. It is straightforward and not complex. I would rate the complexity as a seven, but I would rate the product itself as a nine. We have approximately fifty thousand in budget. Better security methods are valuable features that we can suggest, as everything is under liability. My overall review rating for this solution is nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We haven't had anything related to threats pass through our system in the last five years."
"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."
"The solution provides complete security for one's workstation."
"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."
"If a DLP is implemented correctly, the value is that you can address the human error issues."
"It can scale."
"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"The whitelisting works well."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention works perfectly as a DLP solution; it is a matured and established solution that may have a shortage in applying AI, but it has good new approaches in data classification, built-in solution, and also re-architecture for the OCR solution inside the application."
"You can manage your compliance in line with legislation such as GDPR and POPIA."
"Enables customization of file types and for different scenarios."
"Everything in this DLP is great. It"
"This automated solution puts us at the base level where we can get better."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"My use case is to protect my assets and information, and to have visibility over user activity."
"The solution was used to find harmful files and viruses on laptops."
"The encryption feature is very good."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"I used this solution to protect my workstation from malware and other threats such as viruses and worms."
"It's satisfying our requirements at a very high level."
 

Cons

"Sometimes the performance rates are not consistent."
"The solution is overpriced."
"The response time for technical support could be faster."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
"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 the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"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."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
"Integration with other vendors could be improved. For example, with Chrome or Firefox."
"One thing that would help us is if the McAfee agent that we install on virtual machines became lighter."
"There is some fine-tuning needed, even once you define something. We need to do a lot of configuration."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"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."
"Lacks GDPR regulations to enhance security."
"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."
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
"Another improvement that comes to mind is that it could be made much simpler. The user must be able to use it easily and without any hassle."
"If for example, a user forgets the endpoint key, they cannot access their data."
"The program's disk encryption is not very friendly with Microsoft OS updates. We have a problem with updates failing unless we use a time-consuming work-around."
"If it wasn't for the exception that I mentioned, Symantec Endpoint Encryption would have been 100 percent successful and I would have to have given it a ten out of ten."
"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh."
"I would like to see some features or functionality enhanced in Symantec Endpoint Encryption."
"I would like to have less frequent updates."
 

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."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"Although the performance and stability of this solution are good, our challenge is the price tag. You buy the solution once, but you also have to keep on buying the licenses yearly."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"The license is not very expensive."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
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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%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

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Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
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Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
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Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

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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...
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not owning that part and cannot comment on it. Our security team handles that aspect. I have not used it enough ...
 

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Symantec Drive Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

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