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Fortra's Digital Guardian vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Digital Guardian
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
19th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
McAfee Total Protection for...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
27th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Fortra's Digital Guardian is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

Christian Dagal - PeerSpot reviewer
Ease of sensitive information detection and provides flexibility to customize and redefine policies and user analytics that detect data channels
In my opinion, there's a need for an extensive skill set or knowledge of creating policies. There's room for improvement to make it more user-friendly in creating custom rules and policies. In future releases, I would like to see a quick glance at detected data without downloading the actual file for both Windows and MacOS.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have accurate detection on data protection and more visibility on different data channels compared to other DLP solutions. So, basically, more on the principle, there is ROI."
"As long as you know the flow and how the setup phase works, the process can be totally straightforward."
"I am impressed with the tool's firewalls and web protection."
"The solution has good stability and endpoint."
"It can scale."
"The interface showcases threat incidents very well."
"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."
"The product provides us with an excellent, dependable solution to recommend to clients for their security needs."
"The stability of the solution can be good. However, the configuration takes a long time for it to be done properly."
 

Cons

"In my opinion, there's a need for an extensive skill set or knowledge of creating policies. There's room for improvement to make it more user-friendly in creating custom rules and policies."
"The trouble with the tool is its ability to integrate with a third-party application."
"We need to do a lot of configuration."
"The UI needs to be simplified."
"It could improve how it deals with solar data."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
"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 solution needs an easier integration in heterogeneous and dynamic environments."
"The pricing is high for licensing and support and the GUI interface is good but could use updating."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention needs to improve the resources it uses for CPU and RAM."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As long as your needs are fulfilled, even if the price is high, you will buy the tool."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"It's not a cheap option."
"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."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
"The price is high for this type of product."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Retailer
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortra's Digital Guardian?
We have accurate detection on data protection and more visibility on different data channels compared to other DLP solutions. So, basically, more on the principle, there is ROI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra's Digital Guardian?
As per my experience with both of my clients, I would say that the price is a bit high, but it didn't matter once they noticed the thing they wanted for their application. As long as your needs are...
What needs improvement with Fortra's Digital Guardian?
The trouble with the tool is its ability to integrate with a third-party application. For example, integrating an SIEM with the firewalls that the client currently uses can be difficult. The main t...
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 confidential information from endpoints.
 

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
 

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Sample Customers

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