Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Trellix DLP comparison

Broadcom and Trellix are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Broadcom is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7, while Trellix is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.9. Broadcom holds a 3.9% mindshare in DLP, compared to Trellix’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Trellix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Trellix DLP compete in the data protection and security category. Symantec appears to have the upper hand with its advanced machine learning capabilities and comprehensive feature set, making it a stronger choice for complex and sensitive data environments.

Features: Symantec DLP offers comprehensive monitoring and protection of sensitive data on computers, advanced machine learning capabilities for document classification, and supports various encryption methods, now extended to tablets. Trellix DLP provides robust endpoint security, integrated data encryption, and a unified console for managing multiple security aspects, although it falls short in advanced document classification.

Room for Improvement: Symantec DLP struggles with implementation complexity, reliance on Oracle databases, and the need for improved false positive reduction. Trellix DLP could improve by supporting a broader range of operating systems, specifically Linux and Mac, and enhancing browser compatibility. User interface enhancements would benefit both solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec DLP requires careful on-premises deployment planning and has mixed feedback on post-acquisition customer service responsiveness. Trellix DLP offers simpler deployment but could improve initial setup processes and support response times.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec DLP's Oracle database dependence can be cost-prohibitive for smaller businesses, though larger entities find it competitive. The ROI is promising through reduced incident management costs. Trellix DLP offers a straightforward yearly license model, perceived as reasonable, providing measurable ROI through data protection and reduced incidents.

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Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs. Trellix DLP

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 2.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 3.9%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix DLP is 2.6%, down from 5.0% 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%
Trellix DLP	2.6%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
Other	91.5%

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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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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Madhav-Reddy

Senior SAP Basis Consultant at Cloudlink solutions

Has supported centralized management while needing improvements in feature depth

I have experience working with SentinelOne XDR, EDR, and XDR. Trellix DLP also offers EDR, XDR, and DLP solutions. The platform can be on the cloud, but the end users typically have their own devices installed with DLP on-premises. On a scale from one to ten, I rate Trellix DLP a seven.

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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 DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

"Cloudflare Access is a stable solution."

"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

"I'm very satisfied with the environment and the dashboard."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"Cloudflare Access is part of the Zero Trust philosophy."

"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."

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

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

"We are able to contain our confidential data in our environment."

"Overall it's an excellent product."

"With respect to how Symantec Data Loss Prevention works now, it's got an edge over all the rest of the Data Loss Prevention with the exact data matching and also the partial matching."

"The exfiltration capabilities are great. You can put all of these rules in the product to detect the patterns and text."

"The synchronize application detection policies have been very good."

"The most valuable feature is the end point encryption and the solution provides good data loss prevention."

"I would assess Symantec Data Loss Prevention's effectiveness in monitoring and controlling data movements across my endpoints, networks, and storage systems as successful since we have used it to monitor the endpoint, storage, and network."

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"Trellix can transfer the data through the cloud. The storage device control is an important feature."

"Trellix's technical support deserves a perfect rating, and I would rate it ten out of ten compared to other solutions."

"It prevents enterprises from installing external software and devices and can block specific network pathways."

"Trellix DLP has an agent that continuously scans the endpoint and sends the data to the portal. From there, it continuously leverages data from its threat intelligence."

"The support from both the vendor and Trellix is excellent."

"Scalability is feasible since it's on-premises. It's easy to scale there."

"Trellix DLP has really strengthened our security posture, we have seen a sharp decrease in data leaks and it has made compliance audits much smoother, plus, it has boosted trust with both our customers and our partners, which has been invaluable."

"I rate the product an eight out of ten."

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Cons

"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."

"The initial onboarding was causing us some confusion."

"Cloudflare One is not very powerful, but for what we require, it is basic and sufficient."

"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."

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

"For the topic of improvement, providing some training material is one of my suggestions."

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

"This product should be integrated with virtualization technology and work with other applications."

"The deployment is complex."

"They need to expand the channels they check."

"They could improve the predefined reports because they don't have much information. We would like detailed reports."

"Since being acquired by Broadcom, the support has really degraded for small and medium enterprises. They don't help with anything and just send emails when we ask them to come on call."

"The database is a problem for us, as it's running on Oracle and not everybody likes that."

"The solution is not user-friendly."

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"If I compare Trellix DLP with other solutions such as Forcepoint, Trellix DLP isn't up to the mark."

"The bugs need improvement."

"During the initial setup of Trellix DLP, we faced challenges where the Trellix console buffers multiple times, taking time to reload when clicking on features, which needs improvement."

"Trellix DLP can improve by addressing the lack of features such as deep drive DLP and email notifications present in other solutions like Forcepoint."

"Trellix is incompatible with Linux, and its DLP part is incompatible with Mac. Sometimes, it does not work on Windows, either."

"The main issue I have currently is with technical support."

"Having someone within a region who understands the countries and how they approach data and information security is sometimes where the problem lies."

"Coverage for Mac OS is lacking as features like clipboard and print protection don't function as expected. The agents often affect endpoint performance negatively and do not behave consistently across all machines."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 prices are slightly expensive."

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

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"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."

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

"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."

"For pricing, I rate Symantec DLP an eight out of ten."

"If you are a small firm with less than 150 users, Symantec can be too pricey."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

"The price is competitive."

"The product charges a little on the higher side."

"The price of the solution is expensive."

"The price is a bit high."

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"The pricing depends on the number of users in a company."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Wholesaler/Distributor

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?

I am not aware of the licensing cost for Symantec Data Loss Prevention because the licensing cost is up to senior man...

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What needs improvement with Symantec Data Loss Prevention?

There is room for improvement in incident management within Symantec Data Loss Prevention because most of the inciden...

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What is your primary use case for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?

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

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What needs improvement with Trellix?

If I could add something, I think it would be even more advanced AI-driven anomaly detection. That way it could proac...

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What advice do you have for others considering Trellix?

Trellix DLP is a very advanced level of DLP and a stable solution in the market, which serves both the enterprise seg...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trellix DLP?

From my experience, the pricing was fairly competitive. The initial setup cost was moderate and the licensing is flex...

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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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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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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.

Broadcom

Trellix DLP offers comprehensive data protection with advanced management features, ensuring compliance and data security across endpoints and networks. It integrates seamlessly into existing systems with centralized management for effective monitoring, data classification, and incident prevention.

Trellix DLP provides a robust data loss prevention platform that includes endpoint protection, web and network security, and customizable reporting through its centralized ePolicy Orchestrator. With machine learning capabilities, it enhances data classification and monitoring, ensuring protection across devices, cloud services, and applications. Trellix also supports compliance with security frameworks and integrates with third-party solutions, providing ease of installation via API services. Despite some areas needing improvement, such as support and Mac OS compatibility, Trellix remains a strong choice for organizations prioritizing data protection.

What Are Trellix DLP's Key Features?

Unified Console Management: Centralized control for data security operations
Data Classification: Prebuilt templates and custom integration for precise data categorization
Machine Learning: Enhances classification and monitoring through AI capabilities
Endpoint Protection: Comprehensive security for devices against unauthorized access
Advanced Reporting: Customizable options for detailed security insights

What Benefits Can Trellix DLP Users Expect?

Compliance Assurance: Meets industry security standards dynamically
Data Security: Protects sensitive information across multiple channels
Integration Flexibility: Seamless compatibility with third-party solutions
Installation Ease: Efficient setup via API services for quick deployment

In industries like manufacturing, Trellix DLP is used for incident monitoring and protection against data leaks, particularly of sensitive personal and financial information. Organizations benefit from its capabilities to block unauthorized uploads and monitor document movements effectively, while also leveraging its third-party integrations and application monitoring features for comprehensive data security measures.

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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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