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

McAfee and Broadcom are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. McAfee is ranked #23 with an average rating of 8.5, while Broadcom is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.9. McAfee holds a 1.2% mindshare in DLP, compared to Broadcom’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 77% of McAfee users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

McAfee Total Protection and Symantec Data Loss Prevention compete in the data protection category. Symantec holds the upper hand due to superior features, despite its higher price.

Features: McAfee Total Protection is recognized for ease of use, simple management, and integration with other McAfee products. It offers essential DLP capabilities, USB control features, and protection for virtual machines. Symantec excels with advanced network DLP components and data insight, providing comprehensive security, especially in network monitoring and incident response.

Room for Improvement: McAfee could enhance performance with lighter agents, better user interface, and expanded support options. Challenges include resource consumption and technical support issues. Symantec requires a simplified installation process, less dependence on Oracle databases, and improved cloud integration and scalability. Technical support could be improved, particularly in response times and documentation accuracy.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both McAfee and Symantec primarily offer on-premises solutions, with Symantec also enabling hybrid cloud setups. Symantec's deployment is more complex but benefits from broader integration capabilities. Both vendors need technical support improvement, with McAfee noted for responsiveness and Symantec for delays and accessibility challenges.

Pricing and ROI: McAfee Total Protection is viewed as cost-effective with competitive pricing that offers favorable ROI. Symantec is often deemed expensive due to Oracle database requirements, deterring smaller firms. Its broad detection capabilities, however, justify the cost for larger enterprises, with ROI varying depending on organization size and deployment scale.

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

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Cloudflare One

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 2.0%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 3.9%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Symantec Data Loss Prevention	3.9%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention	1.2%
Other	92.9%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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Kalidas Mangle

Sr. System Engineer at Zensar Technologies

Data protection has improved as we restrict uploads to third-party sites and control devices

We are using customizable policies in the product. Everything is fine regarding alerting and reporting features; we got a notification as well as we received the required events, and it is working well. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is different; whatever the logs are there, they are available on the ePO, so we cannot directly integrate DLP to any third-party tool. We need to actually integrate the ePO itself to enable integration. We are just restricting data to be uploaded, which is the best option that allows us to control organizational data, making it the biggest benefit for us in McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention. We are protecting data to be uploaded on third party URLs, which helps us meet our needs.

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Abhishek Sawant

System Manager at Randstad

Has strengthened data protection across departments and supported continuous monitoring

In future updates of Symantec Data Loss Prevention, I would like to see improvements based on the many attacks happening around the world. They can improve their product and the features mainly to focus on how we can prevent that data within the organization, over the cloud, whatever it is, as that is important.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Clover is the best product globally."

"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"The blocking feature is very good."

"What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"The capabilities of the software are strong enough for me to do what it's supposed to do. For me, we don't need to do a lot of configuration on our site. We just enable it and monitor it."

"For Cloudflare Access, I am using the free plan...The most valuable feature is their protection."

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"I am impressed with the tool's firewalls and web protection."

"This solution has a rich set of policies and provides a level of protection even for removable devices."

"The interface showcases threat incidents very well."

"The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"The DLP is a very versatile product, a lot of problems get addressed, there are good patches, it is continuously updated, pretty straightforward to set up, largely stable, can scale as needed, and the pricing is good and quite competitive."

"The product is largely stable."

"The product provides us with an excellent, dependable solution to recommend to clients for their security needs."

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"The technical support is perfect."

"Symantec Data Loss Prevention has proprietary metadata and is well-suited for endpoint-level security."

"I'm able to track everyone who is trying to send information outside the environment and to know if they are not supposed to be sending it. I'm also able to see the people who are accessing or maybe try to access the information they are not supposed to be accessing based on their level of classification. It gives me overall control of who has got access to what and at what point. And who can do what with specific information."

"Among the many features, I like the comprehensive support for features across network stages and email. Customers are very happy with its prevention capabilities, as there is no delay in action when new policies are applied. Regarding incident response abilities, it is helpful, although we receive about 10%-20% false positives."

"Overall it's an excellent product."

"One of the most valuable aspects of this solution is its integration capabilities with Office 365."

"With respect to the amount of intelligence that they have with respect to how they formed the DLP solution, for example, exact data matching. If you compare Forcepoint with Symantec, Symantec is more sophisticated than Forcepoint."

"It gives me overall control of who has got access to what and at what point and who can do what with specific information."

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Cons

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

"I would like them to include a VPN feature to provide a secure connection to the data center."

"Cloudflare One is not very powerful, but for what we require, it is basic and sufficient."

"Automation could be improved where you can easily add a TLS and SSL certificate to an application or web app if the developer did not include it."

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."

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"Lacks GDPR regulations to enhance security."

"The pricing is high for licensing and support and the GUI interface is good but could use updating."

"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."

"There are a lot of vulnerabilities and people can interrogate devices on a network and proliferate different forms of viruses or malware to infect a lot of things within the whole enterprise."

"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."

"For our new engineers, it is difficult to understand the McAfee DLP interface, or configure it in the deployment scenario."

"The initial setup is very complex."

"The support from McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is good. However, if they provided 24 hours a day seven days a week support that would be a helpful addition."

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"It is very difficult to log in to create a support ticket because no one is available to support our queries."

"Technical support is pathetic."

"The product must improve its interface."

"I do have a problem with the database. It uses the Oracle database and sometimes this causes some problems."

"Where things could be improved is that product engineering takes time to respond when we make a request. They get on a call for troubleshooting, but fixing the issue takes time."

"There is room for improvement in incident management within Symantec Data Loss Prevention because most of the incidents are false positives."

"The database is a problem for us, as it's running on Oracle and not everybody likes that."

"Symantec customer support is very bad."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."

"The price is high for this type of product."

"There is an annual license to use this solution."

"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."

"I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"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."

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"The platform is expensive."

"Pricing is above average."

"The product charges a little on the higher side."

"For pricing, I rate Symantec DLP an eight out of ten."

"In terms of pricing, Symantec DLP offers reasonable rates compared to other products like Forcepoint or Jargill, making it a good investment for ROI, typically seen within two years."

"The price is competitive."

"The pricing is competitive and not pricey. We also receive corporate discounts."

"The price of the solution is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	30

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

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

Symantec DLP

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention provides comprehensive security through robust data loss prevention, USB control, and endpoint protection. It is valued for its stability, scalability, and ease of management, offering significant policy customization and integration capabilities.

McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention addresses compliance issues, human error, and unauthorized data sharing. It integrates well with ePO, offering virtual desktop security and affordability, which contributes to comprehensive threat monitoring. While praised for its stability, it faces challenges with pricing, resource consumption, and UI complexity. Users report slow customer support and desire advanced AI features, enhanced protection against sophisticated attacks, and better policy flexibility.

What are the key features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?

User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies administration with an intuitive design.
Data Loss Prevention: Strong measures to prevent unauthorized data leaks.
USB Control: Controls data transfer through USB devices.
Endpoint Protection: Secures endpoints against potential threats.
Policy Customization: Extensive options for creating tailored security policies.
ePO Integration: Seamless integration with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator for management.

What benefits and ROI should be evaluated when considering McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?

Stability and Scalability: Reliable protection that grows with organizational needs.
Ease of Management: Streamlined processes for security administration.
Compliance Assistance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance effectively.
Comprehensive Threat Monitoring: Ensures robust protection against threats.

Organizations deploy McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention to secure sensitive data, prevent unauthorized leaks, and improve endpoint protection. It is commonly used by banks, consulting firms, and service providers for monitoring, controlling data flows, enforcing security policies, encrypting data, and ensuring compliance, often integrating into existing infrastructures to protect against external threats while maintaining internal data integrity.

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Symantec Data Loss Prevention provides comprehensive coverage across networks and endpoints with centralized management and advanced policy capabilities, ensuring robust data protection and compliance.

Symantec Data Loss Prevention delivers a wide range of advanced features aimed at safeguarding data from unauthorized access and preventing data leakage across endpoints, emails, and networks. It offers comprehensive data classification, detection with high accuracy, and smooth integration with encryption tools. The centralized management console and enterprise-level segmentation facilitate seamless data security management across diverse environments. However, enhancements are needed in user-friendliness, system integration, and setup complexity. Dependency on Oracle databases increases costs, and improvements in reporting, management console usability, false positive reduction, and endpoint OCR functionality are advised.

What are the key features of Symantec Data Loss Prevention?

Network and Endpoint Coverage: Ensures data security across all channels with consistent policies.
Advanced Policy Management: Allows application of a single policy for all platforms.
Data Classification: Robust methods classify sensitive data efficiently.
Detection Accuracy: Exceptional precision in identifying data threats.
OCR Capabilities: Noteworthy optical character recognition for document analysis.
Centralized Management: Unified console for streamlined data protection administration.
Machine Learning: Utilizes AI for enhanced threat detection.

What benefits should users expect from Symantec Data Loss Prevention?

Data Security: Protects sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Compliance Assurance: Supports regulatory and industry compliance requirements.
Customizable Reporting: Tailored reports for specific organizational needs.
Efficient Monitoring: Enables thorough monitoring and policy enforcement.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with existing encryption solutions.

Finance and telecom industries specifically implement Symantec Data Loss Prevention to secure sensitive information and protect intellectual property. It aids in addressing internal security concerns, ensuring compliance, and adapting to complex environments through content discovery and policy enforcement.

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Sample Customers

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Kleberg Bank

Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys 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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