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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and Symantec Data Loss Prevention based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention Report (Updated: September 2023).
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Q&A Highlights
Question: Which solution do you prefer: Symantec DLP, Proofpoint DLP, or Microsoft Purview DLP?
Answer: Data loss prevention (DLP) is an important security technology that can help organizations protect their data from unauthorized access, misuse, and data loss. DLP solutions are designed to detect data breaches and alert companies about the possible security risks associated with data storage. They can be used to block data transfers or restrict access to data stored in cloud-based data stores. In addition, DLP solutions can be used to monitor data usage and detect malicious behavior such as data theft or data leakage. By implementing data loss prevention technology, companies can protect their data from external threats and unauthorized access. When it comes to Email Cloud Security, Symantec DLP, Proofpoint DLP, and Microsoft Purview DLP are all strong contenders. But which solution is the right one for you? Well, that depends on your specific needs. If you prioritize ease of use and scalability in your Email Cloud Security solutions, then Symantec DLP is the right choice. If, on the other hand, you value data privacy and protection then Proofpoint DLP is a better option. Finally, Microsoft Purview DLP stands out for its comprehensive analytics tools that give users greater insight into their Email Cloud Security performance. So which Email Cloud Security solution do you pick? Choose wisely! It could make all the difference.
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Pros
"There's a good amount of documentation in case you run into any problems.""One of the valuable features of Purview is the ability to create a legal hold on a user's account within the compliance portal. That's pretty useful when it comes to any litigation or if you want to redeem the content within a mailbox, OneDrive, or a generic public SharePoint site.""Because everything is on Microsoft and we use Azure, integration with the product is easier. That's the most important thing when you use many Microsoft products. It's easier to integrate everything in one place.""It has helped our clients to reduce the time to action on insider threats because it can be integrated.""I rate Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention's stability a ten out of ten.""The product is easy to configure.""We can use Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention to manage devices and site policies."

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"What I like about Symantec Data Loss Prevention is the technical support it provides. It's good.""DLP's most valuable feature is compliance.""It has good options for policy findings. You can do granular policy enhancements with multiple options. And the SMB blocking is a very good feature.""The data-at-rest features are the most valuable because they let us identify data infected with ransomware and prevent employees from being exploited through phishing attacks. If an employee is compromised, the attacker can access servers and deposit ransomware. This enables the attacker to exfiltrate data remotely using employees' credentials. It might be valuable data that could cause a business reputational and financial damage if stolen and publicized. It could also be credit card data or personal health information stored on critical servers.""The solution can easily scale.""Symantec Data Loss Prevention is the number one product in its field. It does its job well and it has all the necessary features. It is definitely better than any other solution on the market.""Users like the product because of its simplicity and the rate of detection.""An excellent solution for data classification."

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Cons
"I would like Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention to be on the source code or SQL databases. It is difficult to do classification and labeling when you have a third-party source code or a third-party Oracle database. It is seamless when it comes to Microsoft documents but is not so with third-party source codes. Microsoft needs to work on it a little bit more.""The platform can be challenging to navigate and has the potential for improvement.""The solution should provide better integration with other systems.""There is no AIP for Linux systems. That's a setback. Another thing it's lacking is libraries to work with Python. It has libraries for C# and C++, for example, but not for Python and, these days, Python is very useful.""A site can have different containers where you store data. We have always wanted to apply compliance, labels, and policies at the container level, rather than to an outer shell or at the site level. That is something we have been looking forward to and I believe Microsoft is already planning something like that.""They do not provide language options beyond the ones already available, so our language option is missing.""Technical support is awful."

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"Sometimes setting up the solution can get a little tricky because it would depend on your internal infrastructure. For example, you have to connect the Symantec Data Loss Prevention platform and you need to integrate it, so that could make the process somewhat difficult.""The solution relies on and Oracle database which is not financially feasible for many customers.""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.""I would like to see changes to the analytics.""The console is not the best one. There is room for improvement in the management console.""Reporting could be improved.""Since being acquired by Broadcom, the support has really degraded for small and medium enterprises.""Symantec Data Loss Prevention's setup needs to be easier and support needs to be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is part of a bundle and is not sold as a standalone product."
  • "The product has the best price-to-performance ratio."
  • "It's a little bit pricey compared to competitors, but it's not too high."
  • "We are using the E3 license for Microsoft 365 with the E5 compliance license add-on."
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  • "The solution should be less expensive to allow more people the opportunity to use it. Some of their competitors are less expensive. There is a license required to use the solution and we purchased an annual license."
  • "The price of Symantec Data Loss Prevention could be reduced."
  • "There is an annual license required to use this solution."
  • "Support is a little costly, but you get what you pay for."
  • "DLP could be a bit cheaper."
  • "The solution's pricing is based on a license model."
  • "The price of Symantec DLP is fair. I don't recall the cost of the license, but it wasn't outrageous enough that it was an obstacle to approval. I'm not concerned with how much per seat or server, but I know they charge a lot."
  • "The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
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    Answers from the Community
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    Muhammad Ejaz ul Hassan - PeerSpot reviewerMuhammad Ejaz ul Hassan
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    Go with Symantec DLP. If you have any questions let me know @ Ejaz.hassan@risetechno.com

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I rate Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention's stability a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:We are using the E3 license for Microsoft 365 with the E5 compliance license add-on. The prices are quite reasonable, but unfortunately, I don't know the hourly rates since they are globally… more »
    Top Answer:I currently work in the financial domain, and we have very strict regulations from national banks and the group side. Domain-related improvements could be really useful for organizations and banks… more »
    Top Answer:The product must improve its interface. The solution did improve the interface, and it looks better. However, the report filtering features could be much better. The in-built ITSM module needs to be… more »
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, MS Endpoint DLP, Microsoft Endpoint DLP
    Symantec DLP
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    Overview

    At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.

    Keeping sensitive corporate information safe and compliant has never been easy. But today, you’re faced with a totally new set of data protection challenges. Sensitive information is leaving the safety of your corporate network as more employees share files over consumer cloud storage services and access those files on their own mobile devices. The number of targeted cyber attacks continues to grow, as cybercriminals develop effective new methods for defeating traditional security measures and stealing corporate information. And as all of these factors converge, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage corporate information and protect it against loss and theft. 

    Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) provides a comprehensive approach to information protection that embraces today’s cloud- and mobile-centered realities. With DLP, you can:

    • Discover where data is stored across all of your cloud, mobile, network, endpoint, and storage systems

    • Monitor how data is being used, whether your employees are on or off the network

    • Protect data from being leaked or stolen—no matter where it’s stored or how it’s used

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    Sample Customers
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    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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    Computer Software Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Retailer14%
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Insurance Company6%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Insurance Company14%
    Computer Software Company9%
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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention
    September 2023
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention and other solutions. Updated: September 2023.
    734,156 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is ranked 4th in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 7 reviews while Symantec Data Loss Prevention is ranked 1st in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 21 reviews. Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is rated 8.0, while Symantec Data Loss Prevention is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention writes "Integrates well, connects with iOS and Android devices, and takes into account critical regulations from around the world". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Data Loss Prevention writes "Consitent, accurate, and simple". Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is most compared with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft Intune, Amazon Macie, Zscaler Cloud DLP and Digital Guardian, whereas Symantec Data Loss Prevention is most compared with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, Digital Guardian, Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention, CoSoSys Endpoint Protector and Safetica ONE. See our Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention report.

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