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

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 10, 2023
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Total Protection for...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
11th
Average Rating
7.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is 1.2%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 9.3%, down from 14.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
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Featured Reviews

VivekGupta7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2022
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.
Serif Muammer Sak - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 15, 2023
Consitent, accurate, and simple
I'm not sure about scanning speeds. In my previous experience, we had some problems and some speed issues. The data loss prevention feature is working pretty well; however, sometimes, if you want to discover or scan the data stored in the customer environment, it could take a long time. Sometimes the customer states, "I want to scan a computer," and it takes a few hours. It seems to sometimes be unnecessarily long. Reporting could be improved. The detection features are good, and the configuration is basic. It's really easy to use, or it's really to learn from scratch. However, the reporting features must be improved as the product doesn't provide us with many reporting screens. We only have an incident results screen, and we have filters we can use, and that's it. There are no other reporting features. It's really limited.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"The overall features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are very good."
"The product is largely stable."
"The product provides us with an excellent, dependable solution to recommend to clients for their security needs."
"The most valuable feature is strong data leak prevention for data protection."
"This solution has a rich set of policies."
"The solution is stable."
"The initial setup process was easy."
"The tool's really working well, and the agents are good."
"The most valuable aspect of Symantec DLP is its powerful policy system."
"It is a scalable solution...The solution's technical support was good."
"It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex."
"The solution is simple to use with good administrative controls and a console that is easy to understand."
"Users like the product because of its simplicity and the rate of detection."
"The incident response options and reporting features are particularly strong, with the inclusion of Incident Classification Assessment (ICA) for integrated reporting."
"There's only one policy needed to implement for all channels."
 

Cons

"There are a lot of vulnerabilities and viruses and malware can proliferate."
"The initial setup is very complex."
"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."
"The licensing cost for McAfee Total Protection could be cheaper, but apart from that, I don't need anything else. The software has what I need."
"The solution takes up too much CPU and memory."
"The pricing is high for licensing and support and the GUI interface is good but could use updating."
"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 product's technical support services need improvement."
"There is room for improvement in the remote control capabilities of the DLP solution."
"The solution relies on and Oracle database which is not financially feasible for many customers."
"Symantec Data Loss Prevention's setup needs to be easier and support needs to be improved."
"Reporting could be improved."
"That fine tuning has to be done for the customer as well as the vendor. So if I take Symantec DLP, we have to have some final fine tuning but we may need some time developing this depending on the customer. This is an area where something can be done to improve the product."
"They could improve the predefined reports because they don't have much information. We would like detailed reports."
"The console is not the best one. There is room for improvement in the management console."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"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."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"The price is competitive."
"In terms of pricing, Symantec DLP works with Oracle Database. Oracle Database licensing is much more expensive than other databases. That might be a drawback for customers. The pricing is on a yearly subscription basis."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"The solution's pricing is based on a license model."
"The pricing is competitive and not pricey. We also receive corporate discounts."
"The pricing and licensing are based on per user endpoints."
"The product is high-priced."
"Pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Healthcare Company
7%
Retailer
7%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What do you like most about Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex.
What needs improvement with Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
In my opinion, Symantec DLP could improve by offering a better online service option, making it more competitive compared to Forcepoint. Performance could also be enhanced, especially in terms of p...
 

Also Known As

McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
Symantec DLP
 

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Sample Customers

Kleberg Bank
Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys Government (HMG), United Kingdom, Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt Ltd., Hua Nan Bank, Hyundai Department Store Group,JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Lake Health, McCann Erickson Israel, Molina Healthcare Inc., PGi, Quilvest Switzerland Limited, State of Nevada Public Employees Benefits Program, Symantec Corporation (Enterprise Security), The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (DLP), The Saudi Industrial Property Authority, TSO cloud, Visa, Yunnan Power Grid Company
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