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Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention 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
Trend Micro Integrated Data...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
11th
Average Rating
6.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
16
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 Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention is 1.5%, down from 1.9% 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.
Vikas Saxena - PeerSpot reviewer
Email scanning and keyword monitoring improve compliance with data policies
Trend Micro DLP allows me to scan and monitor emails for specific words, ensuring compliance with data loss prevention policies. The DLP system captures keywords from email headers and subjects, and if those words are present, the DLP system operates accordingly. I also use DLP for monitoring data at rest, data in transit, and external devices.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Symantec has one of the best incident management capabilities."
"The solution is simple to use with good administrative controls and a console that is easy to understand."
"We work in the banking field. We deploy data loss prevention. Our branch protects our clients' data, credit card numbers, account numbers, and other confidential and sensitive data."
"I have never experienced any stability issues during the eight years of using the solution."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is endpoint security."
"The features I like most about this solution is the endpoint modules because it gives us the protection we need."
"Users like the product because of its simplicity and the rate of detection."
"The dashboard, management section, and reporting are good."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"The interface and dashboard are okay."
"Trend Micro DLP allows me to scan and monitor emails for specific words, ensuring compliance with data loss prevention policies."
"Everyone can use this tool."
"We are able to check the log and keep records."
"I'm not an administrator of Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention, but an end-user, and what I like about it is that it can detect events that could cause data loss. It's a good solution."
"None of the Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention features worked well, but the solution had a straightforward setup."
"The basic setup, like configuring servers or deploying the SaaS platform and agent implementation, is straightforward."
 

Cons

"The upgrade process is convoluted. The server and database software must run in line with third-party providers like the Oracle database. If an Oracle database reaches the end of its life, then servers must be decommissioned, and you need to bring new servers online. When the maintenance packages are deployed to the management server, they don't get pushed to the detection servers. Each detection server must be manually installed rather than automatically made from a single server. If it's a large enterprise, you need to manually install it or use a GPO or some other technology, which I never use."
"The console is not the best one. There is room for improvement in the management console."
"This product is very powerful but it is very complex, so making it simpler to use would be an improvement."
"Symantec could be better with infrastructure."
"Reporting could be improved."
"From a management perspective, it takes a lot of time to manage the infrastructure."
"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."
"In my opinion, Symantec DLP could improve by offering a better online service option, making it more competitive compared to Forcepoint. Performance could also be enhanced, especially in terms of prevention capabilities. Additionally, it would be beneficial to add features that allow for better policy integration with GDPR, such as international credit, bank account, or identity management. This would make it more straightforward for IT, especially in regions like Indonesia."
"There is a need for more predefined templates in the DLP tool."
"The solution could use better logging in the future."
"Within the solution, many of the functions do not perform as intended...It is not a stable solution...It is not a scalable solution."
"The platform's support structure for government-specific domain requirements could be improved."
"The tool should improve its reporting functionality. We need a proper reporting feature in a DLP solution."
"There is a need for more predefined templates in the DLP tool."
"It's hard for me to answer any questions about missing features. It's the outside companies who support us that manage this DLP solution at this moment."
"In Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention, there is a need to improve the plug-in manager, as it is an area with shortcomings."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"DLP could be a bit cheaper."
"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."
"From what I know the pricing is good, it's not too expensive. If you negotiate you can get a good price."
"The product is high-priced."
"The price is a bit high."
"We are happy with the pricing and licencing."
"The price is competitive."
"The platform is expensive."
"The platform is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"It's not too expensive, especially when compared to SecureTech, and Forcepoint. It's actually cheaper. A license costs about INR 4,000 to INR 5,000, roughly $60 per license per year. In comparison, Forcepoint licenses are around $90 to $95."
"Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention is expensive compared to other solutions."
"It's relatively cheap so the pricing is okay."
"The licensing and pricing of Trend Micro are comparatively low and competitive since they are offered in a bundle, especially compared to Symantec, which was has a relatively high price."
"I rate the tool's pricing a three out of ten."
"The product is worth the money you pay for it. It is not an expensive solution."
"The client needs to pay for the Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention license on an annual basis."
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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%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
7%
 

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 Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention?
Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention is a reliable product.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention?
There is a need for more predefined templates in the DLP tool. It currently has basic templates for credit card information, threats, and explicit content, but more templates are needed. Implementi...
 

Also Known As

Symantec DLP
Trend Micro Data Loss Prevention
 

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
Excite Japan, MEDHOST, United Way of Greater Atlanta, University of Florida at Shands
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