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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs McAfee Complete Data Protection comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Full Disk Encry...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (3rd)
McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is 1.5%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 8.6%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

AshleyMorales - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 20, 2023
Centralized management with full disk encryption and helpful authentification capabilities
Due to the fact that many users travel remotely from home or travel to different places in the country with the devices, a tool was needed that would provide us with the security and tranquility that the information would be safe on the devices that our users would access. This tool was acquired…
ObaseunAwoyinfa - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 26, 2024
Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy
The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This encryption is relatively fast and really covers the needs required."
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us."
"It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."
"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."
"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."
"It is a cross-platform tool."
"It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business."
"It provides encryption, data protection, and DLP, all under one roof. The deployment, scalability, and reporting is too good. My clients are satisfied with the stability of the product. The solution is highly scalable. The technical support's response time and turnaround time as the solution provider are excellent. The availability of great back-end support and process support makes the product great. The initial setup is straightforward, with simple configurations. I recommend the solution."
"The solution has a good interface."
"The interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"By configuring policies, you can ensure that sensitive data is not shared with unauthorized individuals."
"With McAfee Complete Data Protection, you can managed all your security solutions from one single server and one interface. This might be the most powerful advantage of McAfee's solution."
"Complete Data Protection lets us define roles in our data products. It helps us identify something suspicious on the client's device."
"All of the Complete Data products are valuable."
"Reporting and encryption are its most valuable features."
 

Cons

"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."
"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."
"Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it."
"The encryption is fast; however, when it comes to generating decryption of the OS disks, it is sometimes very slow, generating a loss of time."
"When I changed the way I connect to the tool to the SMS option, I did it because I bought a new phone, and it had a problem connecting with the tool, after which I had to go to the settings to change it, so I felt it was not very intuitive."
"The price is high for small scale business enterprises."
"The response time for technical support could be faster."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
"The solution's pricing could be better."
"The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier."
"The product must improve endpoint encryption."
"There are some features that do not work with Mac."
"We encountered several problems with the solution's stability."
"Though there may be some ransomware detection modules now in McAfee Complete Data Protection, it's a field that McAfee should focus on, particularly having integration with some EDR or other add-ons. This is so McAfee Complete Data Protection would have more accuracy in detecting new ransomware in the market. What I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is for its pricing to be more cost-effective because some competitors have cheaper pricing, so McAfee Complete Data Protection can't compete. Sometimes, some new vendors offer other solutions rather than McAfee Complete Data Protection, to win customers over, and this is a loss for McAfee."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"The price could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As it costs $125 per workstation per year, something which is above the price of what the competition is charging, the solution is definitely too expensive."
"McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
"The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
"The licensing is yearly."
"When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently."
"We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
"The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
30%
Security Firm
16%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Legal Firm
4%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
The cost of licenses depends on the characteristics or implementation you are looking for.
What needs improvement with Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?
I once faced a problem with the tool, but I remember that I managed to work without a VPN, and then the problem with the product was sorted out somehow. An option to connect not only with the usern...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?
It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer t...
 

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Sample Customers

Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
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