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McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption vs Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption [EOL] comparison

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Featured Reviews

KM
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.
Jagadeesh B - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at IBM
Security monitoring has improved and protects mission-level mac segments for critical users
Currently, I am not using this because it is mandated on Office 365, which we are not currently maintaining. We are just using the manage feature, so it is not something we control. We are using Cisco SecureClient for VPN. Symantec Endpoint Encryption is only used at the MAC level segment for the B Mission levels for security purposes, and it is only from the ten user perspective. It is straightforward and not complex. I would rate the complexity as a seven, but I would rate the product itself as a nine. We have approximately fifty thousand in budget. Better security methods are valuable features that we can suggest, as everything is under liability. My overall review rating for this solution is nine out of ten.
VijaysinhLigade - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technical Solutions Architect at CMS Computers India Pvt Ltd.
Centralized encryption management has strengthened compliance and protects sensitive data daily
When deploying Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, we faced some issues where scanning was not happening properly, and the policies may not have been created properly, which is the reason it was not working. There could be improvements specifically about the scanning part and policy part where we have to deploy what we actually require. I would like to see features that include collaboration of all alerts and applied analytics so we can immediately identify issues. Analytics can provide immediate reporting before issues spread, as sometimes one issue captured at the site level can spread to high-level operations. If identified and communicated to the team immediately, it could prevent issues. Usually, downloading and reviewing the report takes too much time, and many engineers skip it due to the volume of tasks. However, analytics could generate alerts and ticketing if integrated with the EMS application.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"McAfee DLP is very stable; I've compared it with other solutions and it's a very mature and comprehensive solution."
"I would recommend this solution to other companies as it is stable and strong in data loss prevention and works quite well."
"The solution has good stability and endpoint."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is a very stable product."
"There are some good protection features here such as prohibiting people from taking screenshots or taking data that is copied on their external devices."
"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"The most valuable feature right now is the user control."
"Everything in this DLP is great. It"
"Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"I like all the features in Symantec Endpoint because they provide four or five features for end-users."
"I like the management aspect of this solution, because you don't want to have end-users tweak or set it themselves, so the fact that you could do it from a central point helped us a lot."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"I approve of Symantec Endpoint; I've been happy with the solution for the last four or five years, there have been no issues and we have not been compromised until now."
"The most valuable features are the messaging features and shared folders."
"The solution is great for large-scale deployments."
"The solution enables all the development and technical team members to work from home while, at the same time, ensuring the security of the work environment."
"The encryption is very good."
"Trend Micro is easier to implement."
"We use encryption to secure data and devices, and in case you lose your device or your data, this is a major feature that covers everything through encryption."
"Overall, I think that it's very interesting."
"The interface is a great feature."
"The solution is good overall. All of its features are good."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy, considering the management console and software."
 

Cons

"The solution needs an easier integration in heterogeneous and dynamic environments."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention needs to improve the resources it uses for CPU and RAM."
"The solution takes up too much CPU and memory."
"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."
"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 product uses a lot of resources and because of this it is not always a good solution for every situation."
"The product fails to offer automatic classification capabilities to its users."
"From an administration point of view, maybe it would be ideal to have it centrally managed."
"If for example, a user forgets the endpoint key, they cannot access their data. We need a support team that is a single point of contact for the IT entity to be trained and to have documentation for troubleshooting and managing the solution."
"Its decryption time needs to be improved. Currently, its decryption time is very long, and it takes double time than encryption. They need to work on that. Its encryption time is fine."
"What I didn't find helpful in the version we used is the fact that all devices had to be on the same network for us to push through the encryption."
"If for example, a user forgets the endpoint key, they cannot access their data."
"More features need to be included in the encryption software."
"We had approximately 600 users but we migrated to a different solution because of some issues. I can't recommend this product."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"We had to use an integrator for the implementation of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption. We have two people who work on this solution."
"Compared to Bitlocker or McAfee Disk Encryption, it's not quite as robust."
"The user interface is a little challenging, especially for beginners. It's hard for new users to understand how to configure the correct access for each company function."
"We would like to see a wider, better dashboard for the purposes of monitoring the users of the Trend Micro software."
"To improve Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, the user interface could be somewhat more friendly. It is already friendly, but it can not be approached through to the exact issue and just to give you the full detail of each and every port graphically."
"It is not easy to integrate with third party solutions."
"Should have more features of Deep Scanning"
"It would be great if this solution had support for file integrity monitoring."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"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."
"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."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
"It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."
"Although the performance and stability of this solution are good, our challenge is the price tag. You buy the solution once, but you also have to keep on buying the licenses yearly."
"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."
"The license is not very expensive."
"You have to pay for the license annually."
"The drive encryption of Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption could improve. Some of my customers have some problems."
"The solution's licensing costs are yearly."
"One of the reasons we decided to go with Trend Micro Endpoint Security is because of its cost effectiveness."
"We pay for Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption every six months. The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
16%
Construction Company
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Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
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Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
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Manufacturing Company
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Manufacturing Company
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Performing Arts
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Construction Company
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Outsourcing Company
8%
 

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Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
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Small Business19
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Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
I rate the pricing for McAfee as competitive compared to other companies; they are in the same range, not a cheap pro...
What needs improvement with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
Sometimes there are some issues in the product itself; whenever they release a new version, vulnerabilities come into...
What is your primary use case for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
We are working with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention and Trellix products in our environment, but not...
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not owning that part and cannot comment on it. Our security team handles that aspect. I have not used it enough ...
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption?
When deploying Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, we faced some issues where scanning was not happening properly, and t...
What is your primary use case for Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption?
Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption is typically used for hardware-focused scenarios, particularly laptop disk encryption...
 

Also Known As

McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
Symantec Drive Encryption
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Kleberg Bank
Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency
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