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

The compared Check Point Software Technologies and McAfee solutions aren't in the same category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #7 in EE , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 1.9% mindshare in the category. McAfee is ranked #24 in DLP , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of McAfee users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade, McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention, and Symantec Endpoint Encryption based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Danit Sannikov

Project manager at SII

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.

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VivekGupta7

DGM at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

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.

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Bharath Kumar Gajula

Network Security Architect at Capgemini

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.

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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."

"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives."

"This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss."

"The product's initial setup phase is totally fine."

"It is a cross-platform tool."

"It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business."

"It helps us maximize the operational efficiency and performance of our activities."

"The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection."

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"The solution has good stability and endpoint."

"The administrative capabilities and the interface make this product accessible and easy to use."

"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."

"This solution has a rich set of policies."

"It can scale."

"The interface showcases threat incidents very well."

"The initial setup process was easy."

"The stability of the solution can be good. However, the configuration takes a long time for it to be done properly."

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"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."

"Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective."

"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."

"The installation process is pretty straightforward."

"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."

"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."

"The best feature of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the encryption itself. Encryption truly is the way to go because nowadays we are living in an era of widespread server threats, and you need to encrypt your emails and documents because you never know who might get hold of them."

"The encryption feature is very good."

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Cons

"I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten."

"They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly."

"They could improve the latency in the platform when entering the portal."

"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."

"Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it."

"In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment."

"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."

"The response time for technical support could be faster."

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"Technical support doesn't really offer fast response times."

"There are a lot of vulnerabilities and viruses and malware can proliferate."

"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."

"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by making the customer aware of the benefits of the solution which would increase the adoption. Additionally, if there were features to suit multi-cloud environments it would be helpful. If the solution can intelligently identify which is important data for the organization and should not be released from the organization without authorization would be a benefit."

"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."

"We need to do a lot of configuration."

"There needs to be support for blocking the sending of files by email because even if you block or remove an external disk, the files are not protected."

"Lacks GDPR regulations to enhance security."

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"The solution does not have endpoint control."

"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"

"I can only patch monthly. I don't know what the solution is there, besides being vulnerable for three weeks out of four. But there's got to be an option somehow."

"The initial setup is a bit complex."

"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."

"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."

"The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."

"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."

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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."

"If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."

"I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."

"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."

"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."

"The price of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive. It is not the most expensive solution but it is typically 15 to 20 percent higher than other solutions. There is no additional cost to using McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention."

"It's not a cheap option."

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"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."

"There is a license required for this solution."

"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 pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."

"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."

"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."

"We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

25%

Security Firm

Financial Services Firm

Government

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Retailer

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Healthcare Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade?

It is a cross-platform tool.

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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.

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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 ...

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?

McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive.

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What needs improvement with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?

The product’s pricing could be cheaper.

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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...

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What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?

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 Encryption?

I am not sure about the pricing and licensing cost of Symantec Endpoint Encryption.

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Symantec Drive Encryption

Overview

The Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade provides automatic security for all information on endpoint hard drives, including user data, operating system files and temporary and erased files. For maximum data protection, multi-factor pre-boot authentication ensures user identity, while encryption prevents data loss from theft.
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McAfee Total Protection for Data solution suite protects your data using a combination of powerful encryption, access control, and user-behavior monitoring.

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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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