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Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption 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:
 

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Featured Reviews

Danit Sannikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Can be well-integrated with the existing systems in a company and is very intuitive to use
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 username and password but also through SMS in an easy manner is something that needs to be added to the tool. 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. In other platforms, the user will have two options to connect, one of which is with a username and password, and the other one is with an SMS.
VivekGupta7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Versatile with good patching and a straightforward setup
There is some fine-tuning needed, even once you define something. We need to do a lot of configuration. It would be easier if they made the configuration simpler, especially in the beginning. They need to give the user more choices and provide more guidance to help avoid problems later on. We'd like some more built-in predictive analytics so we can be prepared for what might happen in the future. We did have some bandwidth issues during setup. If your update fails, you may have stability issues. We find it difficult to reach higher levels of support when we face larger issues.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."
"The encryption ensures each of our drives is not invasive and that the user does not have a bad experience even while the drive is being encrypted."
"It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business."
"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."
"It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."
"End-to-end encryption provides full disk encryption, ensuring that all data on the device, including the operating system."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is a very stable product."
"You can manage your compliance in line with legislation such as GDPR and POPIA."
"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"What I like about McAfee Total Protection is that it's working. I also like that it doesn't require any specific knowledge to set up."
"Everything in this DLP is great. It"
"The most valuable features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are the DLP. The DLP, data loss prevention is the most important feature right now that users are looking for."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to control access to USB drives and other external devices."
"The overall features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are very good."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"The solution is great for large-scale deployments."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"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."
"The initial setup was easy."
"I like the management aspect of this solution. You don't want to have end-users tweak or set it themselves, so the fact that you could do it from a central point helped us a lot."
 

Cons

"While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive."
"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."
"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."
"You do need to be careful that you don't mess too much with the endpoint, or you might have issues with the work stations."
"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."
"The tool is too expensive to be an add-on to the main solution. They could launch it independently so that costs can be lowered."
"There are a few cases of security breaches when the networking system fails and can lead to malware attacks. The next release should focus more on data virtualization and support for all computing devices."
"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 product fails to offer automatic classification capabilities to its users."
"We need to do a lot of configuration."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by having artificial intelligence."
"I would like the solution to improve the AI features for anti-virus detection. I also want the software to include a tool for malware detection."
"In my experience, it's not really user-friendly for me, in terms of how I navigate with the ePolicy Orchestrator. They need to upgrade their management console."
"The interface can be improved, it's too cluttered."
"McAfee needs to clarify its rules."
"The support from McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is good. However, if they provided 24 hours a day seven days a week support that would be a helpful addition."
"The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."
"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."
"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."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
 

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."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"It's not a cheap option."
"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."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"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."
"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Security Firm
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Retailer
7%
Non Profit
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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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 ...
What do you like most about McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal conf...
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 en...
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.
 

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McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
Symantec Drive Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

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