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

The compared Check Point Software Technologies and McAfee solutions aren't in the same category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #7 in EE , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 2.5% mindshare in the category. McAfee is ranked #27 in DLP , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of McAfee users who would recommend it.
Check Point Full Disk Encry...
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100% willing to recommend
McAfee Total Protection for...
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76% willing to recommend
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Read 37 Symantec Endpoint Encryption reviews
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80% willing to recommend
 

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Mindshare comparison

Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade2.5%
Microsoft BitLocker35.3%
ESET Endpoint Encryption17.3%
Other44.900000000000006%
Endpoint Encryption
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention1.0%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention13.0%
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention9.0%
Other77.0%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Endpoint Encryption Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption9.4%
Microsoft BitLocker35.3%
ESET Endpoint Encryption17.3%
Other38.0%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

AshleyMorales - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized management with full disk encryption and helpful authentification capabilities
They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly. They should also improve performance in encrypting and decrypting data more efficiently. A lot of machine resources are consumed; they should improve the audit area of the tool and make it more It is also efficient to add some type of remote access functionality for data recovery or integration with policy management tools. They must improve support and customer service, which is one of the factors where they have been failing the most in recent years.
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VivekGupta7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Versatile with good patching and a straightforward setup
There is some fine-tuning needed, even once you define something. We need to do a lot of configuration. It would be easier if they made the configuration simpler, especially in the beginning. They need to give the user more choices and provide more guidance to help avoid problems later on. We'd like some more built-in predictive analytics so we can be prepared for what might happen in the future. We did have some bandwidth issues during setup. If your update fails, you may have stability issues. We find it difficult to reach higher levels of support when we face larger issues.
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Bharath Kumar Gajula - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust data protection with user-friendly deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive features like customizable alerts and effective detection capabilities but needs GUI improvements
The stability is relatively good. Occasionally, certain clients may experience disconnection from the management servers, requiring a manual process to rectify. Even in instances where the link is severed, restoring client connectivity can be challenging, sometimes necessitating the uninstallation and reinstallation of the software. Additionally, when clients go out of sync, we do not receive alerts, indicating an area for potential improvement. I would rate it seven out of ten.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"End-to-end encryption provides full disk encryption, ensuring that all data on the device, including the operating system."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"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."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives."
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us."
"The solution provides complete security for one's workstation."
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"Offers some good protection features."
"The administrative capabilities and the interface make this product accessible and easy to use."
"The interface showcases threat incidents very well."
"Enables customization of file types and for different scenarios."
"The initial setup process was easy."
"The solution is very user-friendly and valuable."
"The product provides us with an excellent, dependable solution to recommend to clients for their security needs."
"The most valuable feature right now is the user control."
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"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."
"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."
"The encryption feature is very good."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."
"It is fairly stable."
"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a very good product, easy to use with remote management capabilities."
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Cons

"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."
"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."
"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."
"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."
"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."
"The price is high for small scale business enterprises."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
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"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."
"We faced many issues with the solution's customer support, and it should be made customer-friendly and more responsive."
"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 interface can be improved, it's too cluttered."
"Our client is not very happy with the lack of support, the skills, and the effectiveness of the tool."
"The initial setup is very complex."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
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"What I didn't find helpful in the version we used is the fact that all devices had to be on the same network for us to push through the encryption."
"From an administration point of view, maybe it would be ideal to have it centrally managed."
"The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed."
"More features need to be included in the encryption software."
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh."
"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."
"Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release."
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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."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The price is high for this type of product."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"It's not a cheap option."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
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"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."
"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."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Security Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Retailer
9%
Non Profit
6%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise16
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
It is a cross-platform tool.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
The cost of licenses depends on the characteristics or implementation you are looking for.
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What needs improvement with Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with ...
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What do you like most about McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal conf...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive.
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What needs improvement with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
The product’s pricing could be cheaper.
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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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What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.
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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.
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Comparisons

Microsoft BitLocker vs Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade Logo
Microsoft BitLocker vs Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade
Compared 75% of the time
McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade Logo
McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade
Compared 25% of the time
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HP Wolf Security vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention Logo
HP Wolf Security vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention
Compared 82% of the time
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention Logo
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention
Compared 4% of the time
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention Logo
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention
Compared 4% of the time
Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention Logo
Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention
Compared 3% of the time
Digital Guardian vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention Logo
Digital Guardian vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention
Compared 3% of the time
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Microsoft BitLocker vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption Logo
Microsoft BitLocker vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Compared 68% of the time
McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption Logo
McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Compared 16% of the time
Stormshield Data Security vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption Logo
Stormshield Data Security vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Compared 8% of the time
ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption Logo
ESET Endpoint Encryption vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Compared 7% of the time
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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
Symantec Drive Encryption
 

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.
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Check Point Software Technologies
McAfee Total Protection for Data solution suite protects your data using a combination of powerful encryption, access control, and user-behavior monitoring.
McAfee
Symantec Drive Encryption, powered by PGP technology provides organizations with strong full-disk and removable media encryption and the ability to integrate with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. Intuitive management enables enterprise scale deployments and features compliance-based, out-of-the-box reporting plus customizable reports. Management capabilities include support for native OS encryption (FileVault2) and Opal compliant self-encrypting drives.
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Sample Customers

Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
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Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency
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