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Endpoint Encryption
April 2024
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Cletus Okolie
Provides a centralized management console and a straightforward initial setup process
The benefits of using the platform include protecting our systems from malware and enhancing security against untrusted tools and websites on the... Read more →
Anonymous User
I like the device control. This solution helps us manage risk. Re-installation kills machines. To remove a machine,...
This solution helps us manage risk.
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  • "It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."
  • "The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
  • "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."
  • "Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
  • "The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
  • "The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
  • "The license is not very expensive."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."

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    Questions from the Community
    How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
    Top Answer: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 protection… more »
    What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
    Top Answer:Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint...
    Top Answer:We need to acquire a new license. Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable. However, if there's room for it to be made more… more »
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    Ranking
    7th
    out of 28 in Endpoint Encryption
    Views
    2,734
    Comparisons
    2,093
    Reviews
    9
    Average Words per Review
    341
    Rating
    6.9
    51st
    out of 76 in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    Views
    36
    Comparisons
    24
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    Also Known As
    Symantec Drive Encryption
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    Overview
    Symantec Drive Encryption, powered by PGP technology provides organizations with strong full-disk and removable media encryption and the ability to integrate with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. Intuitive management enables enterprise scale deployments and features compliance-based, out-of-the-box reporting plus customizable reports. Management capabilities include support for native OS encryption (FileVault2) and Opal compliant self-encrypting drives.
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    Sample Customers
    Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm58%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government5%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Healthcare Company7%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Symantec Endpoint Encryption is ranked 7th in Endpoint Encryption with 34 reviews while Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is ranked 51st in Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Symantec Endpoint Encryption is rated 7.6, while Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is rated 6.0. The top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Encryption writes "Provides a centralized management console and a straightforward initial setup process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite writes "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". Symantec Endpoint Encryption is most compared with Microsoft BitLocker, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Digital Guardian and WinMagic SecureDoc, whereas Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is most compared with Microsoft BitLocker.

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