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We performed a comparison between Microsoft BitLocker and Sophos SafeGuard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Encryption solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft BitLocker vs. Sophos SafeGuard Report (Updated: November 2023).
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Pros
"I like the simplicity and ease of use of this solution.""Technical support is excellent.""The most valuable feature is the authentication process which is very fast.""You can do a silent remote deployment very fast.""Being able to encrypt an entire hard disk has been most valuable.""The manageability of it is a valuable feature.""While it helps mitigate unauthorized data access by enhancing file and system protection through encryption, the tool is really enhanced with the combination of other Microsoft Security and Compliance features like data labeling.""It is an encryption tool and provides security."

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"The solution can block a virus attack and prevent it from moving across the system.""I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support.""The solution can be easily connected and it is very secure.""It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues.""SafeGuard's best feature is its stability.""The advantage of Sophos SafeGuard stems from the fact that it is more secure than other products in the market.""What I love most about Sophos SafeGuard is its user-friendly interface. My company has another software with a complex user interface versus Sophos SafeGuard, which is extremely easy to use.""It's easy to use. You have to pay extra for additional, but the basic product is fantastic. It will be a good solution for you, depending on your requirements."

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Cons
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly.""Technical support has not been very good.""We recently found some stability issues with Microsoft BitLocker.""The pricing should be improved.""The initial setup is complex.""I often have to make multiple attempts to log in.""For improvement, as it is now, I do not have any support from anyone. There should be a web interface to manage BitLocker. But for now, all I do is just install a new product on the user's machine and create it. I would like to be able to see everything that is happening, even if it is just through a web interface. I would also like to be able to see how many users are provisioned, which users are using BitLocker, and how to disable or enable it. That's what I would like to see.""The only thing that could be slightly improved is the occasional stability issue."

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"SafeGuard's user interface is ugly and doesn't provide reports, so we have to go into the database and get information from there by creating queries.""The dashboards lack sufficient information.""Sophos SafeGuard cannot block or quarantine such viruses. Quarantine is a feature with shortcomings that needs improvement.""You have to pay extra for some additional features, like data extraction. It would be nice if everything was available in one bundle.""The solution's ability to integrate with other solutions, such as a DLP, should be addressed.""Sophos should conduct some seminars to teach people how to use it and also to inform the users about what they should do in case of problems.""What would make Sophos SafeGuard better than competitors is if its management console also includes firewall management. In the future, I want Sophos SafeGuard to be more scalable.""An area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard is the pricing. Pricing should be better when adding a new account or scaling the product."

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  • "Microsoft BitLocker is a free feature when you are using Microsoft solutions."
  • "For reasons unknown, Microsoft products seem to be getting more expensive."
  • "I think it's reasonably priced because I've never heard any complaints from my company about its costs."
  • "The solution is priced low. I would rate the product's pricing one out of ten."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "The solution is cost efficient."
  • "Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is included in the Microsoft license, and you don't have to pay an additional fee for it."
  • "Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
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  • "We pay around $10 a year for each endpoint, including support."
  • "Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
  • "Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard should be transparent. If you want to get support for Sophos SafeGuard, you don't get pricing information about support costs, and in the end, you'll get charged more."
  • "We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."
  • "I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
  • "The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt the DE partitions while it is sometimes more straightforward and faster to reinstall… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection… more »
    Top Answer:The solution can be easily connected and it is very secure.
    Top Answer:The pricing is good and now they offer three-year and five-year plans. After that, if one likes the service, they can choose the lifetime service.
    Top Answer:Sophos should conduct some seminars to teach people how to use it and also to inform the users about what they should do in case of problems.
    Ranking
    1st
    out of 29 in Endpoint Encryption
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    28,713
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    Average Words per Review
    367
    Rating
    8.8
    5th
    out of 29 in Endpoint Encryption
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.9
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    Also Known As
    BitLocker, MS BitLocker
    SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
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    Overview

    BitLocker is a full disk encryption solution that protects your data from theft, hacking, and loss. BitLocker achieves this by encrypting the entire drive that hosts your operating system and all your data. BitLocker can work on all operating systems, drives, or devices, including portable storage devices.

    After BitLocker completes the data encryption, it generates a recovery key. Only those with the correct encryption key will be able to decrypt and access the encrypted files and information. Attempts to access secured data on premises or over the network will be met with either authentication prompts or error messages saying the data cannot be accessed.

    BitLocker provides its users with peace of mind by improving security and reducing risks of critical data loss and intrusions.

    Benefits of Microsoft BitLocker

    • Comprehensive data protection: BitLocker encryption provides increased security for data throughout its lifecycle, which starts with the creation and storage of the data and ends with its removal. Encryption prevents important data from being accidentally revealed or stolen. When data is encrypted, stealing data is more difficult, and hackers are often discouraged from instigating a cyberattack.

    • BitLocker is free with Microsoft Windows: Microsoft BitLocker is free to use and very easy to set up.

    • Good performance: BitLocker does not make the computer slow down or freeze when in use. You are free to work on other processes with BitLocker running in the background. BitLocker’s interface is very intuitive and the process of encrypting and decrypting data is straightforward and fast.

    • Prevent unauthorized data modification: BitLocker helps to keep your computing environment safe from any unauthorized changes. BitLocker regularly inspects your boot settings every time your PC is turned on. When BitLocker notices that modifications have been made to your boot environment, it forces the PC to enter recovery mode.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft BitLocker stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its powerful encryption capabilities and its user-friendly user interface.

    An ICT operations and security manager notes, “It is free and native to the OS. We don't have to worry about upgrades or maintaining the product. You encrypt the disk, and you save the recovery key. That's it. The person puts their password in, and after that, it is up to them. If they forget their password, they have to bring it in to get it unlocked.”

    Kevin C., a director at Pathfinder, writes, “Theease of use is the most valuable feature. The ability to import data to build your frontend on top of the data is very simple and very useable.”

    Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.
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    Sample Customers
    ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
    Rushmoor Borough Council
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Government14%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Marketing Services Firm15%
    Insurance Company15%
    Non Tech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise19%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft BitLocker vs. Sophos SafeGuard
    November 2023
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    Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 26 reviews while Sophos SafeGuard is ranked 5th in Endpoint Encryption with 10 reviews. Microsoft BitLocker is rated 8.8, while Sophos SafeGuard is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Microsoft BitLocker writes "Encrypts fast, embedded in the OS, and is reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sophos SafeGuard writes "Has a user-friendly interface, is easy to use, and has good scalability". Microsoft BitLocker is most compared with ESET Endpoint Encryption, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Symantec Endpoint Encryption, Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption and Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade, whereas Sophos SafeGuard is most compared with Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, Symantec Endpoint Encryption, ESET Endpoint Encryption, McAfee Complete Data Protection and McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention. See our Microsoft BitLocker vs. Sophos SafeGuard report.

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