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Symantec Endpoint Encryption vs Trend Micro Mobile Security comparison

 

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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 Endpoint Encryption
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (5th)
Trend Micro Mobile Security
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Symantec Endpoint Encryption and Trend Micro Mobile Security aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Symantec Endpoint Encryption is designed for Endpoint Encryption and holds a mindshare of 9.4%, down 10.4% compared to last year.
Trend Micro Mobile Security, on the other hand, focuses on Mobile Data Protection, holds 5.0% mindshare, up 4.3% since last year.
Endpoint Encryption
Mobile Data Protection
 

Featured Reviews

Bharath Kumar Gajula - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust data protection with user-friendly deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive features like customizable alerts and effective detection capabilities but needs GUI improvements
The stability is relatively good. Occasionally, certain clients may experience disconnection from the management servers, requiring a manual process to rectify. Even in instances where the link is severed, restoring client connectivity can be challenging, sometimes necessitating the uninstallation and reinstallation of the software. Additionally, when clients go out of sync, we do not receive alerts, indicating an area for potential improvement. I would rate it seven out of ten.
NaveedUddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures secure mobile communication and effective app management
We use Trend Micro Mobile Security for mobile communication security. All of our mobile communications pass through the Trend Micro firewall, providing a secure channel, including our mobile application security for management people's emails The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."
"The solution was used to find harmful files and viruses on laptops."
"The most valuable features are the messaging features and shared folders."
"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"Disk encryption and file and folder encryption are the most valuable and used features. It is also very well integrated with Symantec Messaging Gateway and Symantec DLP, which is helpful in protecting any kind of information that goes outside. Symantec DLP catches an email and sends it to the encryption server. The encryption server encrypts the email and intimates to the user that confidential information is being sent out. The administrator can then take appropriate action."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."
"You get updates and other encrypted files easily."
"The solution offers a lot of custom features."
"Customer service has been excellent. Trend Micro has very good deals and support - also in the Middle East."
"Their ransomware protection is useful."
"The Android protection, it’s faster."
"The solution effectively detects virus trends and prevents threats."
"This solution is able to protect the data, files, and folders that have been hijack or encrypted."
"It will reduce the vulnerability level for safe browsing."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile Security is the security it provides."
 

Cons

"The UI could be improved."
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
"The security could be improved."
"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."
"I would like to see some features or functionality enhanced in Symantec Endpoint Encryption."
"More features need to be included in the encryption software."
"I would like them to have integration with a wider range of non-Symantec products."
"There are some issues with the single sign-on with the active directory. We had a few problems related to the synchronization between the active directory and the login features of the Symantec products because the users made many password changes during the day. The time for synchronization with the solutions can be improved. I would like to see mobile encryption. There should be a possibility to include all the mobiles of a company in the console. Many customers are asking about encryptions for tablets or cell phones, but we don't have any product that we are comfortable with to recommend to our customers."
"There is a delay issue when receiving emails on mobile compared to a laptop."
"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."
"Contact Backup."
"Sometimes, when generating random numbers to our mobile feed the random number doesn't work. We mainly deal with QR codes because of this. If they could fix the random number generator that would be helpful."
"The iOS protection: This is because Apple will “close” your smartphone."
"There is always room for improvement in security."
"The main challenge with Trend Micro Mobile Security for iPhone users is the complex setup process due to Apple's stringent security requirements."
"This solution is weak and cannot detect the latest ransomware."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license is not very expensive."
"Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable."
"Although the performance and stability of this solution are good, our challenge is the price tag. You buy the solution once, but you also have to keep on buying the licenses yearly."
"It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."
"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."
"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."
"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."
"We have a license that we renew yearly."
"Very cheap in cost"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
21%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Performing Arts
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Mobile Security?
Trend Micro Mobile Security is competitively priced. During a comparative analysis at the time of acquisition, we found it to be very good in terms of value for money.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Mobile Security?
There is a delay issue when receiving emails on mobile compared to a laptop. The laptop receives the email earlier than the mobile.
 

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Sample Customers

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