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Lookout vs Microsoft BitLocker vs Zimperium comparison

 

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

Mindshare comparison

Mobile Threat Defense Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Lookout19.4%
Zimperium27.6%
Check Point Harmony Mobile12.0%
Other41.0%
Mobile Threat Defense
Endpoint Encryption Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft BitLocker20.1%
ESET Endpoint Encryption9.8%
Symantec Endpoint Encryption8.3%
Other61.8%
Endpoint Encryption
Mobile Threat Defense Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zimperium27.6%
Lookout19.4%
Check Point Harmony Mobile12.0%
Other41.0%
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Featured Reviews

DB
IT Manager at NHS Trust
Enhanced mobile security with visibility into app and website usage, but installation challenges remain
We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones It has reduced our risk around mobile devices. I like the security features and being able to see what apps and websites people are using. There is nothing we have come across that we've desired. We have been using Lookout for one year. The…
Ibrahin Gamal - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technology Specialist at ITE Corp
Data protection improves while users adapt to user access complexities
Recovery options are useful with Microsoft BitLocker. When we get the recovery key from Microsoft, people who we show how BitLocker works did not know the facts about BitLocker. When we tell them about recovery keys, it is very difficult for them to get to the users who have issues in their PCs and do not have the knowledge. When IT asked about the scenario, it was difficult for them. They needed something where they could go to the administration portal to unlock the PC for the user, but we tell them that when a user asks for a recovery key, it consists of 32 numbers to unlock their PC. They observed cost savings after implementing Microsoft BitLocker because they requested BitLocker with System Center. They found that it did not have a high cost, as it is a built-in feature in Windows. When they asked about other solutions, it was very expensive for large numbers in other corporates or organizations. They were very satisfied with Microsoft BitLocker with System Center Configuration Manager.
user5010 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Straightforward initial setup, it took less than a week to get everybody up and running
We are using the latest version of this solution. My primary use case is for mobile device protection The middleman protection and the WiFi protection are the most valuable features.  General reporting can be improved. The logs only last a short period of time so reporting could be improved,…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features are the antivirus as a whole, the anti-malware, and all of the protection features that scan our enterprise devices."
"The protection offered by the product is the most valuable feature. It detects vulnerabilities or traps on our users' phones and then prompts them to clean up their devices. Tools we used previously would only discover, which required us to gather information on the backend, so Lookout is a welcome upgrade."
"We have not had any issues with bugs or breakdowns."
"BitLocker provides the common person with great security to guard against most threats consisting of efforts by unauthorized people who try to gain access to the computer by not allowing it to boot up absent a password."
"With BitLocker I guarantee the protection of the disk and the configuration is transparent to the user."
"The solution is completely free and available through Windows 10."
"The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
"It basically brings us in compliance."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"It is easy to implement and has AD integration."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable features are stability and simplicity in terms of usage."
"Look at other options but ultimately, this solution offers possibly one of the best solutions out there."
"Look at other options but ultimately, this solution offers possibly one of the best solutions out there."
 

Cons

"The initial setup requires a little bit of experience with configuration."
"From the analysis that we've done, they do seem to be maybe a step behind in trying to enter the market with a new solution. But when they do pick up, they do come out with some good products."
"We just submitted an enhancement request reflecting the main area we want to see improvement in; the APIs. Currently, we're able to build dashboards, but it's somewhat backward because we use our MDM API to create them. Lookout should provide API to customers so we can query our data and use it in our cloud, and this is the only outstanding area for improvement with the product right now."
"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"The biggest one for us is revoking access. So, even though someone downloads something to a device, we want the ability to cloak that device or data and bring it back or make that data unusable for that person. Currently, BitLocker doesn't give us that ability."
"It's possible that the time it takes to pull items in to BitLocker could be reduced a bit."
"They should offer better login capabilities that are more secure."
"Right now, the problem for us is, if a laptop is stolen, how they address it with the hard drive if it is already protected in BitLocker?"
"We recently found some stability issues with Microsoft BitLocker."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
"The reporting in Microsoft is very minimal."
"General reporting can be improved. The logs only last a short period of time, so reporting could be improved."
"General reporting can be improved. The logs only last a short period of time, so reporting could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Lookout is definitely on the lower end when it comes to price point and that seems to be the only differentiator. The technology is in place in this space and it's really about who is coming in at the better price point now."
"The pricing is fair; it's comparable to our previous solution, and we carried out multiple POCs and POVs (proof of value). The product is worth the money we pay for it."
"This solution is included with Microsoft Server and my clients did not have to pay for anything extra."
"We already use Microsoft products, and Microsoft BitLocker is an add-on product that is free of cost for us."
"The price of this solution should be more competitive."
"The solution is priced low. I would rate the product's pricing one out of ten."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is included in the Microsoft license, and you don't have to pay an additional fee for it."
"BitLocker is included in our license and doesn't cost us anything extra."
"The solution is cost efficient."
"There could be more clarity regarding the pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lookout?
The pricing is a little expensive. We are currently looking at comparisons with other solutions, including Umbrella.
What needs improvement with Lookout?
There is nothing we have come across that we've desired.
What is your primary use case for Lookout?
We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones.
What should one take into account when replacing PGP with Microsoft BitLocker?
Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt th...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive en...
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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Also Known As

CipherCloud
BitLocker, MS BitLocker
Zimperium Mobile Endpoint Security
 

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Sample Customers

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ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
Large global telco, global leader in financial services
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