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Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Trellix DLP comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trellix DLP
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 6.3%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix DLP is 5.4%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

ARAVINDAN K - PeerSpot reviewer
Strengthened security operations with endpoint-level protection but database flexibility could improve
Symantec Data Loss Prevention has proprietary metadata and is well-suited for endpoint-level security. It stands out for supporting multiple protocols like email and SMTP without needing user profile login for endpoint agents. Once policies are downloaded to the local system, they function independently of a user's login. The solution helps enhance security operations when integrated with ServiceNow and offers robust incident response capabilities.
GANESAN K - PeerSpot reviewer
Distributors highly benefit from advanced data monitoring and seamless integration features
The Machine Learning capability could be improved, particularly in data discovery. When given sensitive data expressions, the system retrieves files that are not always related. The system should adhere strictly to the given expression rather than just focusing on keywords within the expression. In endpoint features, while the detection rate is good, there could be improvements in remediation and rollback solutions during attacks. Other solutions now include such options since providing 100% security is impossible. The flexibility varies across environments. Enterprise customers find the product performs well without affecting their data, with scans running as scheduled. However, SMB customers experience some performance issues during scanning. Since EDR is integrated, users must access the EDR console to check endpoint detections. It would be beneficial if this functionality were incorporated within the EPO console, as the current threat graphs link doesn't display endpoint threat graphs.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"They have a feature on the management side called the document indexer. Let's say you have a unique document with many near identical versions, which have one or several values that change, while the rest of the content stays the same. You can collect 50 of those documents and put them into this feature of the Symantec DLP system. It will compress them and create a profile specifically for that document."
"The Network Monitor component is the most advanced on the market. Combined with the other Network DLP components."
"The dashboard, management section, and reporting are good."
"Symantec has one of the best incident management capabilities."
"The features I like most about this solution is the endpoint modules because it gives us the protection we need."
"The solution offers great reporting."
"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."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The support from both the vendor and Trellix is excellent."
"Trellix's technical support deserves a perfect rating, and I would rate it ten out of ten compared to other solutions."
"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."
"Trellix can transfer the data through the cloud. The storage device control is an important feature."
"The solution involves implementing the confidentiality, utility, and availability principles."
"Trellix DLP offers many features, using EDR, EPP, disk encryption, and other features."
"Scalability is feasible since it's on-premises. It's easy to scale there."
"I am satisfied with stability as there are not any latencies."
 

Cons

"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."
"The product must provide data encryption."
"Technical support is pathetic."
"The product's pricing and support services need improvement."
"We want a more proactive reporting structure."
"A significant area for improvement in the product is reducing the number of agents required and improving integration as a unified client ecosystem."
"Symantec DLP doesn't provide complete cloud coverage. We need another DLP solution to monitor our cloud applications."
"The support team's response time during the night is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"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."
"It's not very user-friendly for a beginner, so it would be easier if the platform or console were manageable or user-friendly. The dashboard could be simplified."
"In future releases, I would like to see like to see encryption available on the cloud-based version."
"Trellix is incompatible with Linux, and its DLP part is incompatible with Mac. Sometimes, it does not work on Windows, either."
"I would rate the solution seven out of ten based on my last experience within the last six months. It's a bit of a fallback, and I know they are working on improving scalability."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is expensive."
"In terms of pricing, Symantec DLP offers reasonable rates compared to other products like Forcepoint or Jargill, making it a good investment for ROI, typically seen within two years."
"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."
"For pricing, I rate Symantec DLP an eight out of ten."
"The pricing and licensing are based on per user endpoints."
"I think that it's an expensive product, even as an enterprise-suite product."
"The platform is expensive."
"If you are a small firm with less than 150 users, Symantec can be too pricey."
"The pricing depends on the number of users in a company."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
I do not have an idea about pricing, as it is handled by another team responsible for procurements.
What needs improvement with Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
A main disadvantage of Symantec DLP is its reliance on Oracle, especially compared to other products like Forcepoint, which offer MSSQL database options that are more convenient.
What do you like most about Trellix?
Trellix can transfer the data through the cloud. The storage device control is an important feature.
What needs improvement with Trellix?
Technical support for Trellix DLP could be better as we are using multiple types of DLP solutions, such as Forcepoint, Proofpoint, and Trellix. Currently, we don't have any knowledge of the advance...
What advice do you have for others considering Trellix?
I have no knowledge about what improvements could be made in Trellix DLP. There is nothing connected with AI at this time. I rate this product as ten points.
 

Also Known As

Symantec DLP
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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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