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Symantec Endpoint Encryption vs Trend Micro Mobile Security [EOL] comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (4th)
Trend Micro Mobile Security...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Jagadeesh B - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at IBM
Security monitoring has improved and protects mission-level mac segments for critical users
Currently, I am not using this because it is mandated on Office 365, which we are not currently maintaining. We are just using the manage feature, so it is not something we control. We are using Cisco SecureClient for VPN. Symantec Endpoint Encryption is only used at the MAC level segment for the B Mission levels for security purposes, and it is only from the ten user perspective. It is straightforward and not complex. I would rate the complexity as a seven, but I would rate the product itself as a nine. We have approximately fifty thousand in budget. Better security methods are valuable features that we can suggest, as everything is under liability. My overall review rating for this solution is nine out of ten.
SR
Group CIO at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd
Has helped protect mobile communications and prevent risky app usage while providing timely threat alerts
I am using the real-time scanning feature in Trend Micro Mobile Security. Whenever a message comes on my WhatsApp, Trend Micro Mobile Security can scan it, and whenever I press and click on that link, it immediately tells me not to click as it's harmful and malicious. It's a very good system; whenever I install any product or application on my mobile phone, the application scanner scans and tells me about the vulnerabilities in the application. Most of the applications I have removed on the recommendation of Trend Micro Mobile Security. I find App Reputation services beneficial. Trend Micro Mobile Security is good at responding immediately and making the user aware of potential threats, which is a significant improvement over my previous experience with Kaspersky mobile security over 10 years ago. As of now, Trend Micro Mobile Security is efficient and a very good solution. Mobile security has a positive impact, as one of my colleagues who didn't use Trend Micro Mobile Security had his WhatsApp hacked while traveling, with the hacker requesting money. The other colleagues and senior executives use Trend Micro Mobile Security on their mobile phones, and when we go to open Wi-Fi, Trend Micro Mobile Security notifies us that it's not safe.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"The solution’s installation was easy."
"The initial setup was easy."
"Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective."
"We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities."
"Its management is good, and it is also scalable and mostly stable."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"Compared to other products selling in Pakistan, they have superior technical teams and support."
"Setting up the product is not too difficult."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile Security is the security it provides."
"This solution is able to protect the data, files, and folders that have been hijack or encrypted."
"Parental control"
"Trend Micro Mobile Security is a good solution, and it will reduce the vulnerability level for safe browsing."
"The Android protection, it’s faster."
"The solution offers a lot of custom features."
 

Cons

"There are some issues with the single sign-on with the active directory."
"I would like them to have integration with a wider range of non-Symantec products."
"What I didn't find helpful in the version we used is the fact that all devices had to be on the same network for us to push through the encryption."
"Currently, the on-premises version is tricky and difficult."
"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."
"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
"Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release."
"The only disadvantage I see is that my mobile is very slow after installing this scanner."
"There have been some users who have been complaining about the interface being unfriendly and when the application software is installed on their phone making their mobile slow, a little bit laggy."
"The iOS protection: This is because Apple will “close” your smartphone."
"This solution is weak and cannot detect the latest ransomware."
"Sometimes, when generating random numbers to our mobile feed the random number doesn't work."
"The main challenge with Trend Micro Mobile Security for iPhone users is the complex setup process due to Apple's stringent security requirements."
"There is a delay issue when receiving emails on mobile compared to a laptop."
"Contact Backup."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"The license is not very expensive."
"Very cheap in cost"
"We have a license that we renew yearly."
"Each license costs about $10/year. It's fairly inexpensive because it's a new product. In Pakistan, no more than two or three companies can apply for mobile protection right now. I don't know if there are ancillary costs above the standard licensing fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Performing Arts
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
What needs improvement with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
I am not owning that part and cannot comment on it. Our security team handles that aspect. I have not used it enough to provide detailed feedback.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Mobile Security?
For mobile security, we bought it directly from online trendmicro.com, and for Vision One, we contacted the country head of Trend Micro Mobile Security in Pakistan, who recommended vendors. Macer C...
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Mobile Security?
The only disadvantage I see is that my mobile is very slow after installing this scanner. There's no latency, but the response is slow; if the previous response without mobile security was 10 out o...
What is your primary use case for Trend Micro Mobile Security?
My major use case for mobile security is to secure mobile communication.
 

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