Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention comparison

Palo Alto Networks and Broadcom are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Palo Alto Networks is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.0, while Broadcom is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.9. Palo Alto Networks holds a 1.9% mindshare in DLP, compared to Broadcom’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Palo Alto Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Symantec Data Loss Prevention and Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention compete in data protection solutions. Symantec's focus on pricing and support provides an advantage, but Palo Alto's integration capabilities offer long-term security benefits.

Features: Symantec Data Loss Prevention emphasizes data identification, policy enforcement, and incident reporting. Palo Alto Networks stands out in threat prevention, integrating with other security solutions, and maintaining a unified security strategy.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec offers straightforward deployment and strong customer support with rapid responses. Palo Alto Networks involves a more complex deployment due to its integration, but it benefits from a cohesive security ecosystem enhancing usability.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec often has a lower initial setup cost, yielding ROI through effective risk management. Palo Alto Networks requires a higher initial investment but provides substantial returns through integrated security measures.

To learn more, read our detailed Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention Report (Updated: August 2026).

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Palo Alto Networks Enterprise 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 Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is 1.9%, down from 1.9% 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%
Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention	1.9%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
Other	92.2%

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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Jamie A Larkin

Senior Solutions Specials at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Comprehensive security solution enhances data classification and protection

The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox. Compared to competitors, these are often additional add-ons, whereas Palo Alto Networks provides a complete solution. The artificial intelligence integration in the product also helps immensely by classifying data, identifying data, and monitoring user access and behavior, thus improving data security strategies.

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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

"Cloudflare is by far the most effective solution that I have come across."

"It will take the blow rather than our applications should an attack occur."

"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."

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

"Cloudflare is simple to use."

"Cloudflare Access is a stable solution."

"It's a perfect solution from my perspective; it's easy to understand and easy to configure."

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"The security aspect in finance is crucial for controlling from a DLP perspective and ensuring protection."

"It is a stable solution with good support."

"Another important feature is that the solution doesn't require any additional infrastructure to implement. It's a software license that is compatible with our existing hardware. We were able to install and configure the product seamlessly and effortlessly."

"Our clients primarily deploy Palo Alto Networks Enterprise DLP to control the flow of information in and out of their networks. The main use cases include monitoring and managing sensitive data such as credit card information and personally identifiable information."

"Having this technology, which makes it easy to manage with administration done centrally, is super helpful."

"The primary feature is managing firewalls through Panorama, especially when handling multiple firewalls across different sites like headquarters and remote sites."

"The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox."

"The setup is very easy as we just need to switch on and switch off."

"The product is very robust."

"The accuracy in terms of the rate of detection is good."

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

"The solution is very good at fingerprinting the documents."

"It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex."

"Symantec has one of the best incident management capabilities."

"The most valuable aspect of Symantec DLP is its broad coverage. Symantec DLP covers USB, Outlook email clients, and web traffic. If we install the endpoint DLP, we can cover multiple channels, including the clipboard and printer."

"All of the features are really important, including DLP for the OCR and endpoint. It will be all of the combined features that will give you the strength to control the data. Every feature has its own uniqueness, different control and will help you to protect the data."

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Cons

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."

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

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"Feedback could be enhanced."

"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."

"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

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"There are mostly performance issues."

"The configuration for Palo Alto Networks firewalls requires specifying many details, such as protocols and services."

"Pricing is expensive."

"There is room for improvement in the documentation around the maintenance of the product, how the automatic updates work, and pushing out new policies. A little more detail and context in that area would be helpful."

"Its scalability is not on par with the features of others."

"The solution needs improvement in stability. There has been feedback regarding the accuracy of file categorization."

"The product is still overly complicated compared to other vendors such as Check Point, which could be improved."

"You need to have an external solution to backup everything. For example, you need to have Syslog installed on your server as well so that you can back it up to another place."

"The product must provide data encryption."

"There should be more documentation with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. We had trouble with the first few deployments."

"Symantec Data Loss Prevention's AI technology has certain shortcomings where improvements can be made."

"The one downside for Symantec is that, due to its transition from Symantec to Broadcom, there's been a lot of changes. I am based in the Philippines and we don't have a contact person locally for any Symantec."

"From a management perspective, it takes a lot of time to manage the infrastructure."

"We're not sure if there was an issue or a bug on the system recently because as of right now if someone sends out a compressed encrypted file, the DLP won't scan it."

"Technical support is pathetic."

"The Symantec DLP solution is very complex, and installation requires many components."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 prices are slightly expensive."

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

"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."

"The solution is not that expensive."

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

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

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

"The licensing model is very fair-minded and it's a good value. It scales well... Its licensing model is more streamlined when compared to other DLP solutions."

"It's expensive."

"The pricing of the solution depends on the buyers. But, from my point of view, it is in line with the rest of the products and the price list of Palo Alto."

"Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is expensive, and licensing costs are monthly."

"DLP could be a bit cheaper."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

"From what I know the pricing is good, it's not too expensive. If you negotiate you can get a good price."

"The pricing is reasonable."

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

"The platform is expensive."

"The product is high-priced."

"The pricing and licensing are based on per user endpoints."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Construction 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

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

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The primary use case for Symantec Data Loss Prevention is for data leak prevention and as a security tool.

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

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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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Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention provides integrated security to manage firewalls, protect data, and enhance endpoint defenses, streamlining installation and configuration for comprehensive data safety measures.

Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention centralizes security management through Panorama, integrating modules for data protection and antivirus to shield endpoints. It identifies and safeguards sensitive data without additional infrastructure, delivering real-time updates via cloud-delivered security signatures. Key features include role-based access, sophisticated data classification, and AI-driven monitoring to bolster security strategies. Despite strengths, it faces challenges like improved stability needs, manual firewall updates, and lacking documentation in maintenance and deployment. Customers note reliance on third-party backups and system complexity, deeming it a candidate for setup simplification compared to Check Point.

What are the key features of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?

Panorama Management: Unified control for multi-site firewall management
AI Integration: Enhanced data classification and behavior monitoring
Role-Based Access: Tailored access control to sensitive information
Cloud-Delivered Updates: Real-time security updates for threat protection

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?

Seamless Integration: Easy setup and configuration across endpoints
Comprehensive Protection: Robust defense against data loss and threats
Cost Efficiency: Enables cost-effective data protection strategies
Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous oversight of data flow and access

Enterprises apply Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention in industries like call centers to regulate data flow, ensure PCI compliance, and monitor sensitive information such as credit card data. Its integration into governmental cybersecurity strategies supports data exfiltration prevention and cost-effective alternatives compared to other providers.

Palo Alto Networks

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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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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