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McAfee Complete Data Protection vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention comparison

 

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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

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (4th)
McAfee Total Protection for...
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (27th)
 

Mindshare comparison

McAfee Complete Data Protection and McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. McAfee Complete Data Protection is designed for Endpoint Encryption and holds a mindshare of 7.1%, down 10.0% compared to last year.
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention, on the other hand, focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), holds 1.0% mindshare, down 1.4% since last year.
Endpoint Encryption
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

ObaseunAwoyinfa - PeerSpot reviewer
Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy
The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.
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

"It is part of the DLP and works well for that use case."
"With respect to data loss prevention, I think it is helpful to the customer."
"I am satisfied with the customer service/technical support."
"Technical support is very helpful."
"Reporting and encryption are its most valuable features."
"The interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"The solution is easy to deploy and manage"
"All of the Complete Data products are valuable."
"The most valuable feature of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is data loss prevention."
"The solution is stable."
"The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints."
"The overall features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are very good."
"The most valuable features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are the DLP. The DLP, data loss prevention is the most important feature right now that users are looking for."
"You can manage your compliance in line with legislation such as GDPR and POPIA."
"The most valuable feature right now is the user control."
"This solution has a rich set of policies."
 

Cons

"In terms of where the solution could improve, it could integrate with network solutions for ADTs, email web gateways and discovery."
"Initial setup was complex."
"It is difficult to manage."
"A better GUI platform would make it easier to present information to management; I would not need to fix the data before I present it."
"They need to segregate McAfee Complete Data Protection for endpoints and servers."
"The solution's pricing could be better."
"The solution needs to reduce the number of false positives. There are too many of them."
"There are compatibility issues with the Chrome browser."
"The solution needs to be a one-stop protection shop. And yet, the DLP isn't strong. Anyone can break it quite easily."
"Our client is not very happy with the lack of support, the skills, and the effectiveness of the tool."
"McAfee needs to clarify its rules."
"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 interface can be improved, it's too cluttered."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention needs to improve the resources it uses for CPU and RAM."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
"We faced many issues with the solution's customer support, and it should be made customer-friendly and more responsive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this solution needs to be improved."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution a seven."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"The solution is affordable"
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"It's not a cheap option."
"The price is high for this type of product."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Retailer
7%
Non Profit
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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 encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?
It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer 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

Xcel Energy
Kleberg Bank
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