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Digital Guardian vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.9
Digital Guardian improved data protection, reduced breach risks, ensured compliance, saved money, and enhanced security and operational efficiency.
Sentiment score
7.0
Symantec Endpoint Encryption boosts productivity, meets security needs, and ensures easy deployment with effective data protection and timely issue resolution.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.1
Digital Guardian customer support efficiency varies; users praise global help but note inconsistency in response time and technical understanding.
Sentiment score
5.0
Symantec Endpoint Encryption's support receives mixed reviews, with concerns about response times and communication, but some report positive experiences.
For vendor support, such as Fortra support, I would rate it a seven because all the support comes from different parts that sometimes have challenges meeting time zones, and sometimes they reroute to distributors and rely on partners.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I would rate the technical support from Symantec as nine out of ten.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Digital Guardian excels in scalability, managing large deployments smoothly despite cloud storage limits and occasional regional replication issues.
Sentiment score
7.3
Symantec Endpoint Encryption is scalable for businesses of all sizes, with scores of 6-9, despite some deployment concerns.
Regarding scalability, it is a 10 out of 10.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I would rate the scalability of Symantec Endpoint Encryption a nine.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Digital Guardian is stable and reliable, outperforming competitors but may face compatibility issues, needing maintenance and adherence to guidelines.
Sentiment score
7.8
Symantec Endpoint Encryption is stable and reliable, though some face minor update issues and disk encryption dissatisfaction.
I have been using Symantec Endpoint Encryption for many years, and I find it to be a reliable solution.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Digital Guardian needs to enhance partner programs, policy simplicity, cross-platform features, resource efficiency, cloud integration, and technical support.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption requires enhancements in deployment, integration, usability, support, management, efficiency, cost, and advanced security features.
Digital Guardian can generate false positives initially, which can be significantly reduced through proper policy tuning and data classification.
Sr.Technical Support Executive at M/S.Digitaltrack Solution Private Limited
The issue is that it works only with users or companies with more than 500 users.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Based on my experience, technically, the product already meets all our requirements.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Support can sometimes be a problem, although not always.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Digital Guardian is costly but ideal for enterprises needing strong data loss prevention, especially in manufacturing.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption pricing is competitive initially, but additional modules can increase costs, affecting overall affordability.
 

Valuable Features

Digital Guardian provides advanced DLP, forensic analysis, and adaptive inspection, offering comprehensive security and regulatory compliance.
Symantec Endpoint Encryption excels in management, encryption, and integration, offering ease of use, robust security, and convenient licensing.
The strong impact of Digital Guardian on my organization is in preventing sensitive data leaks to USB, email, and cloud, and in blocking unauthorized access in real time.
Sr.Technical Support Executive at M/S.Digitaltrack Solution Private Limited
I find it to be a very good solution, and in fact, it is an enterprise-level solution that has very tight integration with most of the products, with Fortra but also with others.
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It attempts to detect CVS quickly and recognizes it to fix it or alert us so we have to update patches if required.
Solutions Architect at IBM
The most valuable function of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the integration with our current endpoint protection solution and its administration because it is already integrated with our operating system to Microsoft.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It provides an easy-to-install dashboard that gives a clear understanding of the organization's status regarding encryption and other features.
Security Risk Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Digital Guardian
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
7th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (17th), Mobile Data Protection (4th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (27th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (55th)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
3rd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Digital Guardian is 3.8%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 7.9%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption7.9%
Digital Guardian3.8%
Other88.3%
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

Syed Mubeen - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Researcher at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Enterprise data protection has supported regulatory compliance and integrates with classification tools
In terms of functionality, many features are valuable in Digital Guardian, as the first thing for most customers is that they are using solutions such as Boldon James and Titus, which fall under the classification side, and Digital Guardian can easily integrate with this data classification solution and has a very granular level of configuration and policy tuning. Digital Guardian's data protection policies are indeed useful for my clients. Regarding Digital Guardian, I find it to be a very good solution, and in fact, it is an enterprise-level solution that has very tight integration with most of the products, with Fortra but also with others.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Digital Guardian?
In my experience, the area closest for improvement is the occurrence of strong false positives. Digital Guardian can generate false positives initially, which can be significantly reduced through p...
What is your primary use case for Digital Guardian?
My main use case for Digital Guardian is to prevent or stop sensitive data from being copied to USB, email, or cloud, with an example being the blocking of confidential files from being sent via em...
What advice do you have for others considering Digital Guardian?
Digital Guardian has significantly improved incident response time by providing real-time detection, instant alerts, and automatic policy enforcement to stop data leakage immediately, which is my s...
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 encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
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 to provide detailed feedback.
 

Also Known As

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Symantec Drive Encryption
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

The Fifth Avenue Theatre, Jabil Circuit
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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