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Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wave Systems Safend Data Pr...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
51st
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 3.7%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Data Loss Prevention3.7%
Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite0.6%
Other95.7%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

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Technical Team Leader at Redington (India) Ltd
Experienced implementation enhances security with robust detection and centralized management
A significant case highlighted an improvement need when a banking company lost 500 customer information pieces through screenshots. The data theft occurred through individual screenshots of credit note pages rather than taking complete PDF files. This incident led to the suggestion for implementing image detection methods, as Data Loss Prevention solutions needed to analyze image details. Symantec responded by creating an OCR module, enabling the capability to search within images. The pricing structure remains an area for improvement. We lost a POC despite installing 2,000 endpoints because Symantec Data Loss Prevention is more expensive compared to other solutions. Although the competing product couldn't match all the best practices, the price difference influenced the final decision.
it_user116502 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Expert at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
I like the device control. This solution helps us manage risk. Re-installation kills machines. To remove a machine, you have to perform a full reimage.
The most valuable feature is device control This solution helps us manage risk. I would like to see a better upgrade path and process. There are no major issues with the product, but there are major issues with the local reseller and their ability to support us. We have been using this solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This is a good solution for us and I would recommend it."
"We find the product is easy to manage and maintain."
"The most valuable aspect of Symantec DLP is its powerful policy system."
"The detection capabilities are comprehensive."
"We can integrate with some other tools such as Splunk, which is very useful."
"The solution can easily scale."
"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 dashboard, management section, and reporting are good."
"The most valuable feature is device control."
 

Cons

"The product must provide data encryption."
"I would like to see a reduction in false positives."
"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."
"Symantec could improve by being more creative and simplifying the functions. Additionally, the data protection should be bundled with data classification and labeling instead of them being separate."
"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."
"Symantec Data Loss Prevention's setup needs to be easier and support needs to be improved."
"Their support program needs a lot of improvement. If you are stuck somewhere, getting their support can be difficult."
"There is room for improvement in incident management within Symantec Data Loss Prevention because most of the incidents are false positives."
"Once the solution is installed, it cannot be installed again without killing machines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Support is a little costly, but you get what you pay for."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The product is high-priced."
"The pricing and licensing are based on per user endpoints."
"I think that it's an expensive product, even as an enterprise-suite product."
"I think it is an expensive tool."
"The platform is not very expensive. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
"The price of Symantec Data Loss Prevention could be reduced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise30
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Questions from the Community

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 management's decision. I really don't know what the cost of that is. It is based on...
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 incidents are false positives. It is very critical to understand whether an incident is...
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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Also Known As

Symantec DLP
Safend Data Protection Suite
 

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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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