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

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Pros
"It maintains security on my computer. Since I travel a lot, it gives me confidence that if, for some reason, my computer is lost, my data won't be compromised.""Feature-wise we have the ability to encrypt fast.""Being able to encrypt an entire hard disk has been most valuable.""The manageability of it is a valuable feature.""Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up.""It is an encryption tool and provides security.""It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments""The hard drive encryption is very good."

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"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support.""The features that I have found most valuable are encryption tools that encrypt the hard disk and the USB sticks.""The solution has done a fabulous job of protecting us from threats.""The user experience and the quality of the features are good.""I like its ease of use the most. The management console is really nice. I like having one pane of glass that does everything. It does the Sophos anti-virus and encryption. Everything that you need is in one place. It is easy to use, and it is also pretty fast. It provides some pretty good details, and it lets you know who has access to a file. You can also add additional people to the encrypted documents, which is pretty good. Its stability and performance are also very good.""The advantage of Sophos SafeGuard stems from the fact that it is more secure than other products in the market.""Policy deployment is easy and quick to do.""Security-wise, it's one of the best."

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"The number one feature I found was that the install was really easy, it was quite helpful.""The most valuable feature of Micro Focus Voltage SecureData Enterprise is the ease of configuration and the group services rest API."

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Cons
"The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand.""I would recommend BitLocker only because of the economic side, not the technical side. If the features were included in the already existing licenses I would use it. If not, I would recommend other products.""The visualization could be better.""If the encryption was faster then it would make the experience more pleasant.""The only thing that could be slightly improved is the occasional stability issue.""The solution’s user interface could be improved.""The integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better.""Technical support has not been very good."

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"The tutorials need to be simplified. The existing ones need to be easier to follow and we could use some tutorials for basic setups. They should aim to be more like Cisco, which offers very good tutorials and materials.""The solution's ability to integrate with other solutions, such as a DLP, should be addressed.""You have to pay extra for some additional features, like data extraction. It would be nice if everything was available in one bundle.""An area for improvement in Sophos SafeGuard is the pricing. Pricing should be better when adding a new account or scaling the product.""I would like to see a support-cloud, where Sophos creates a single package that contains all of its products.""The integration could be a little better.""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.""Technical support could be a bit better."

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"Micro Focus Voltage SecureData Enterprise can improve the types of encryptions. They are limited by the number of types of encryption and types of masking they are allowing. In the solution that we were using, the illustration interface and the number of capabilities in terms of data masking were limited.""For a future release, the interface looks a bit dated and could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "BitLocker is already in Windows 10 and its price has already been "paid"."
  • "It is a totally free solution."
  • "This solution is included with Microsoft Server and my clients did not have to pay for anything extra."
  • "It's not about pricing, because we are working with Enterprise companies that already have Windows Enterprise, so BitLocker comes already included as a Windows feature. It's free for Enterprise users. The price is only for deployment. The customer will pay for McAfee, however."
  • "The cost of this solution is bundled in with part of the subscription for the Microsoft Cloud. We have users subscribed to Enterprise E5 and it comes with E5"
  • "The price of this solution should be more competitive."
  • "BitLocker is included in our license and doesn't cost us anything extra."
  • "It is free. It is enabled as part of the operating system. Once you have an operating system license, you're licensed for Bitlocker."
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  • "The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."
  • "Licensing for this solution is on a yearly basis."
  • "The licenses are dependant on the number of users and computers you have to protect."
  • "We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
  • "Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."
  • "It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
  • "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."
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  • "I found some of their licensing is a bit complex. I am also finding that some of their cloud solutions are quite expensive."
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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… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive… more »
    Top Answer:It is one of the best products when it comes to stability.
    Top Answer:As a tool, Sophos SafeGuard is not optimized. I suggest that Sophos SafeGuard should be optimized so that it takes less… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Micro Focus Voltage SecureData Enterprise is the ease of configuration and the group… more »
    Top Answer:Micro Focus Voltage SecureData Enterprise can improve the types of encryptions. They are limited by the number of types… more »
    Top Answer:I am using Micro Focus Voltage SecureData Enterprise for data masking. We are trying to hide some personal information… more »
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    Also Known As
    BitLocker, MS BitLocker
    SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
    Micro Focus Voltage SecureData Enterprise, Micro Focus SecureData, Voltage, SecureData, Voltage SecureData
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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.

    Across industries-from compliance mandates such as PCI and GDPR to new IT initiatives such as data analytics and cloud migration-businesses rely on Voltage SecureData to secure their information at its core while at rest, in motion, and in use for comprehensive protection without gaps.

    Sample Customers
    ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
    Rushmoor Borough Council
    Epicor, Allegiant Travel Company, EnvisionRxOptions
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    Insurance Company12%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company9%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm22%
    Insurance Company11%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government11%
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    Financial Services Firm26%
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Small Business62%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
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